Medical Education Library

Algorithmic approach to the management of the patient with lumbar spinal stenosis

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Applied Evidence

Give your sports physicals a performance boost

Author:

Jason Womack, MD

A new evidence-based guideline can help you improve your approach to the preparticipation physical. Two downloadable forms can streamline the...

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Applied Evidence

Nonspecific low back pain: Evaluation and treatment tips

Author:

William R. Vanwye, PT, DPT, ACSM-RCEP, CSCS

This review will help you avoid a common evaluation misstep and better refine your approach to treatment.

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Applied Evidence

How best to manage dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Author:

Avinash Reddy, MD

David L. Maness, DO, MSS

Carolyn L. Harraway-Smith, MD

Irregular or unusually heavy periods are a common complaint. Most often, the condition is benign and can by managed conservatively.

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Applied Evidence

Glycemic variability: Too often overlooked in type 2 diabetes?

Author:

Eric L. Johnson, MD

Look beyond the HbA1c average, and consider introducing insulin earlier in the disease process.

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Clinical Inquiries

What is the most effective way to relieve symptoms of acute stress disorder?

Author:

James M. Scott III, MD

Neil Nipper, MD

Rita Smith, MS, MD

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) THAT EMPHASIZES EXPOSURE-BASED TREATMENT is the most effective intervention for adults...

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Clinical Inquiries

What’s the best way to manage upper extremity venous thrombosis?

Author:

Clayton Rabens, MD

Patricia Goodemote, MD

Barbara Jamieson, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: STANDARD MANAGEMENT IS BEST: Start with unfractionated heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin and follow with long-term...

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Clinical Inquiries

Which women should we screen for gestational diabetes mellitus?

Author:

Shahla Namak, MD

Richard W. Lord, Jr, MD, MA

Adam J. Zolotor, MD, MPH

Rochelle Kramer, MLS, AHIP

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Commentary

Bittersweet transitions

Author:

Jeff Susman, MD

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Photo Rounds

Painful rash on face

Author:

Felix B. Chang, MD

First came a sore throat. Then came a warm, erythematous rash on the patient’s face.

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PURLs

A-fib and rate control: Don’t go too low

Author:

Kristen Deane, MD

Kohar Jones, MD

James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

For patients with atrial fibrillation, more relaxed heart rate control is as effective as stricter control—with fewer adverse effects.

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Article

Recurrent pleural effusions and a normal cardiac CT

Author:

Stephen J. Warnick Jr, MD

Jeffrey S. Morgeson, MD

Our patient had the classic square root sign typical of constrictive pericarditis, but contrary to what we would have expected, his end-diastolic...

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