Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Cephalosporins can be prescribed safely for penicillin-allergic patients
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Applied Evidence
Is pulse palpation helpful in detecting atrial fibrillation? A systematic review
Particular high-risk patients may benefit from repeated testing.
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Applied Evidence
The liver transplant recipient: What you need to know for long-term care
Anticipate known complications and your response in concert with the transplant center.
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the appropriate management for a patient with CIN1 on colposcopy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Of the different strategies available for managing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 (CIN1), testing for high-risk...
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Clinical Inquiries
How safe is vaginal birth after cesarean section for the mother and fetus?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Compared with planned repeat low-transverse cesarean section, vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) is not associated...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic carriers of hepatitis B?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Screening patients with chronic hepatitis B infection (HBsAg+) for hepatocellular carcinoma by alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) or...
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Clinical Inquiries
Are major bleeding events from falls more likely in patients on warfarin?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no evidence of increased risk for major bleeding as a result of falls in hospitalized patients taking warfarin (...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the recommended approach to asymptomatic patients who develop a reactive PPD?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Clinical evaluation and chest x-ray are recommended for asymptomatic patients with a positive purified protein derivative (...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis (rhus)?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Scant evidence exists for the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis due to plants (rhus). Review articles...
Case Reports
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Annular rash on a newborn
Practice Alert
Commentary
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Commentary
The insurance company blues