Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Dealing with school refusal behavior: A primer for family physicians
Workable solutions for unhappy youth and frustrated parents.
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Applied Evidence
“Hot tub” lung: Is it on your list of respiratory ailments?
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Applied Evidence
Knee osteoarthritis: Should your patient opt for hyaluronic acid injection?
A meta-analysis of hyaluronic acid’s effects on pain, stiffness, and disability.
Original Research
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Original Research
Patients with needle phobia? Try stress-reducing medical devices
A randomized controlled trial comparing decorated and plain syringes and butterfly needles.
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Malpractice crisis: Causes of escalating insurance premiums, and implications for you
A shift in types of coverage is just one factor; but corrective options may be available to you.
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Which medications can be split without compromising efficacy and safety?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Split tablets of lisinopril are as effective as whole tablets of the same dose for hypertension (SOR: B, based on small...
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Clinical Inquiries
Which vaccinations are indicated after splenectomy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens decreases the incidence of post-splenectomy sepsis. Pneumococcal,...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the most effective management of acute fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For acute Jones’ fractures in recreationally active patients, early intramedullary screw fixation results in lower failure...
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Clinical Inquiries
How should we manage a patient with a positive PPD and prior BCG vaccination?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Prior bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination increases the likelihood of a positive tuberculosis (TB) 5TU purified...
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Clinical Inquiries
When should we screen children for hyperlipidemia?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Children should be screened for hyperlipidemia when there is a history of familial hypercholesterolemia (strength of...
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Clinical Inquiries
What are contraindications to IUDs?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Based on limited evidence, use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) is not contraindicated for women with HIV/AIDS (strength of...
Commentary
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Commentary
Breakthroughs in enhancing compliance
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Itching and rash in a boy and his grandmother