Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Ectopic pregnancy: Forget the “classic presentation” if you want to catch it sooner
A new algorithm to improve detection.
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Applied Evidence
A practical 3-step model for managing treatment refusal
The question is not “Is there decisional incapacity or dangerousness?” but “What degree of either is present?”
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Applied Evidence
Screening for developmental delay: Reliable, easy-to-use tools
Win-win solutions for children at risk and busy practitioners.
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Applied Evidence
How should we manage GERD?
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
How can you prevent migraines during pregnancy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No randomized controlled trials (RCT) have addressed pharmacologic prophylaxis of migraine for pregnant women. Two studies...
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Clinical Inquiries
Does treatment with donepezil improve memory for patients with mild cognitive impairment?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Donepezil (Aricept) has potential benefit in delaying risk of progression to Alzheimer’s disease in the first year of...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the appropriate use of sunscreen for infants and children?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The risk and benefits of sunscreen use for children under the age of 6 months are unknown. To avoid sunburn, infants should...
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Clinical Inquiries
What are the risks to the fetus associated with diagnostic radiation exposure during pregnancy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no evidence of significant risk to the developing fetus from any single diagnostic x-ray exposure (strength of...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the appropriate evaluation and treatment of children who are “toe walkers”?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The evaluation of toe-walking focuses on differentiating normal children from those with mild cerebral palsy. Gait analysis...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the role of herpes virus serology in sexually transmitted disease screening?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Screening for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection with antibody testing is not indicated for asymptomatic adults...
Commentary
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Commentary
“Doctor, we have a problem”
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Simple cellulitis or a more serious infection?