Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Atrial fibrillation: Ways to refine your care
What’s best for your patient: rate or rhythm control? Aspirin or warfarin? These guidelines and tools can help you decide.
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Applied Evidence
An aid for spotting basal cell carcinoma
The “dark dot sign” can support a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma or even suggest it when other findings are minimal.
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Applied Evidence
Brown recluse spider bite? Consider this uniquely conservative treatment
An antihistamine and observation work as well—and often better—than more intensive therapies.
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Applied Evidence
Tips for talking to teens about STDs
These practical steps can help you turn a potentially uncomfortable encounter into a meaningful dialogue.
PURLs
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PURLs
Let them eat nuts—this snack is safe for diverticulosis patients
Nuts have many health benefits, and we now know there’s no reason for patients at risk of diverticulitis to avoid them.
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PURLs
This antiemetic may help kids skip that trip to the hospital
For children with gastroenteritis, a single dose of ondansetron can reduce the vomiting—without IV fluids or serious side effects.
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Bilateral leg edema and difficulty swallowing
This patient’s leg pain was the tip of the iceberg. He also had diminished breath sounds and a cachectic appearance.
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Which treatments are effective for cervical radiculopathy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Initial treatment options comprise rest, cervical immobilization, anti-inflammatory drugs (nonsteroidal and steroidal),...
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Clinical Inquiries
What are the most practical primary care screens for post-traumatic stress disorder?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The 4-item Primary Care Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder screen (PC-PTSD) is a simple and effective tool to identify symptoms...