Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Tools to speed your heel pain diagnosis
Quickly zero in on a diagnosis by using our handy “photo guide” and reference table.
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Applied Evidence
10 billing & coding tips to boost your reimbursement
Keep more of what you earn by avoiding these costly coding missteps
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Does case management improve diabetes outcomes?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from case management, as evidenced by decreased glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). The...
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Clinical Inquiries
What’s the best way to manage athletes with amenorrhea?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Ruling out secondary causes of amenorrhea is, of course, the first step. Once that’s done, you can make a presumptive...
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Clinical Inquiries
Should you use steroids to treat infectious mononucleosis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Generally, no. Studies of steroids to treat infectious mononucleosis have found no significant effect on the clinical...
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Clinical Inquiries
What screening tests should you use to evaluate a man with low testosterone?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Obtain a repeat morning testosterone level, as well as levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (...
Commentary
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Commentary
We can’t afford not to reform health care
“A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” —Everett Dirksen, US Senator 1951-1969
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Bilateral thumbnail deformity
Was there a connection between the patient’s nail deformity and his new job as a military intelligence officer?
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
USPSTF scales back approach to lipid screening for women
The USPSTF recommendation for women diverges from those of the NIH and the American Heart Association
PURLs
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PURLs
Glucose self-monitoring: Think twice for type 2 patients
For patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, self-monitoring may do more harm than good
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PURLs
Treat depressed teens with medication and psychotherapy
Combining SSRIs and cognitive behavioral therapy boosts recovery rates