Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Managing incontinence: A 2-visit approach
Your patient has several pressing health issues, and then she “casually” mentions incontinence. Address her concerns—and keep the appointment on...
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Applied Evidence
Diagnostic puzzler: Hypertension in teen
A routine hospitalization for drainage of a forearm abscess leads to the discovery of high blood pressure and hypokalemia in an adolescent male....
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Do antibiotics improve outcomes for patients hospitalized with COPD exacerbations?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Antibiotic use reduced mortality and treatment failure in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of chronic...
Commentary
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Commentary
Dear John
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Commentary
Fix medical education…but don’t mess with specialty choice
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Commentary
Macrolide resistance: Cause for concern?
Original Research
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Original Research
Aspirin for primary prevention of CVD: Are the right people using it?
Not always. Aspirin therapy is both underused and overused, the authors found. Their research identified populations most likely to err in either...
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Original Research
Onychomycosis: A simpler in-office technique for sampling specimens
Specimens taken from the distal nail and nail bed yield adequate rates of accurate diagnosis and can spare patients the discomfort of proximal...
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Sudden onset of generalized scaly eruptions
The fact that the lesions occupied the lines of cleavage proved to be telling.
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Photo Rounds
Penile discharge
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Photo Rounds
Burning on urination
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Photo Rounds
Ulcer on lip
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Photo Rounds
Sores on penis
PURLs
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PURLs
DEXA screening—are we doing too much?
For many postmenopausal women, screening for osteoporosis can be done much less frequently.
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PURLs
Easing the discomfort of a speculum exam
Applying a small amount of gel to the blades of a speculum before insertion won’t alter test results—but will reduce the patient’s discomfort.
Supplements
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Medical Education Library
Sickle cell disease: Gaining control over the pain
Ongoing adjustments to the medication regimen and careful attention to lifestyle and support systems are critical to helping patients manage the...
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Medical Education Library
Treating herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: An evidence-based approach
When are corticosteroids appropriate for patients with herpes zoster? Which tricyclics are best for frail and elderly patients with PHN pain? And...
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Medical Education Library
Chronic Pain Perspectives - September 2012
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Medical Education Library
Managing chronic pain in older adults: 6 steps to overcoming medication barriers
These practical tips will help improve the likelihood of a successful analgesic trial in patients 65 and older.