Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Hooked from the first cigarette
One cigarette may be all it takes to get hooked. A 10-point questionnaire can help you drive that point home to adolescents who occasionally light...
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Applied Evidence
An unusual case of chest pain
Original Research
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Original Research
Empathy goes a long way in weight loss discussions
Female patients are more likely to step up weight loss efforts when a physician shows empathy and offers support
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the risk of bowel strangulation in an adult with an untreated inguinal hernia?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The risk of bowel strangulation is estimated to be small—less than 1% per year (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based...
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Clinical Inquiries
Are steroid injections effective for tenosynovitis of the hand?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Steroid injections are an effective first-line therapy for flexor tenosynovitis of the hand, with a number needed to...
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Clinical Inquiries
How should you document a patient’s refusal to undergo a necessary intervention?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Your documentation of a patient’s refusal to undergo a test or intervention should include: an assessment of the patient’s...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best treatment for chronic constipation in the elderly?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no one best evidence-based treatment for chronic constipation in the elderly. While the most common first-line...
Commentary
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Itchy perianal erythema
This young patient had a perianal rash that did not respond to topical clotrimazole. What is your diagnosis?