Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Natural History of HPV Infections
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Applied Evidence
When an athlete can’t catch his breath
A patient who’s fine during practice but runs out of breath before the game’s over may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. This practical...
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Applied Evidence
EYE ON THE ELDERLY—Screening for hearing loss, risk of falls: A hassle-free approach
Plain questions and uncomplicated testing can save you time and safeguard your patients. These tools will help.
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Applied Evidence
Minor derm ailments: How good is the evidence for common treatments?
Not very. This systematic review reveals that only a few therapies have high-level research to support them.
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Applied Evidence
EYE ON THE ELDERLY—Hypertension care: Striking the proper balance
How aggressive should treatment be? Which drug combinations should raise red flags? Which drugs should you avoid entirely? Here’s how to safely...
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Pandemic and seasonal flu: What you need to know
These recommendations on prevention and treatment will help you prepare for the coming flu season.
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Practice Alert
Delirium and acute problematic behavior in LTC patients: What’s the best approach?
Expanded recommendations draw on recent research, and on insights from “hands-on” practitioners in long-term care.
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Which treatments work best for hemorrhoids?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Excision is the most effective treatment for thrombosed external hemorrhoids (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B,...
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Clinical Inquiries
How should you treat trochanteric bursitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Conservative measures—followed by corticosteroid injection, if necessary—are best. Conservative therapy includes rest,...
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Clinical Inquiries
When is it OK for children to start drinking fruit juice?
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Clinical Inquiries
What's the best way to monitor low-risk patients with a history of differentiated thyroid cancer?
Evidence-based answer: A recombinant human thyrotropin (rhTSH)-stimulated serum thyroglobulin (Tg) level alone is sufficient to monitor for...
Commentary
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Commentary
Time to declare E&M codes dead
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
A white spot since birth
The lesion on the patient’s chest was asymptomatic. But what caused it—and could it be a problem?
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Photo Rounds
Erythematous malar rash
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Photo Rounds
Rash in both axillae
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Photo Rounds
Growths on finger
PURLs
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PURLs
Ovary-sparing hysterectomy: Is it right for your patient?
It may be, if her surgery is not cancer-related.
Medical Verdicts
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Medical Verdicts
Failure to follow-up delays lung cancer diagnosis