Applied Evidence

The perils of prescribing fluoroquinolones

Author:

Heather Holmstrom, MD

Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD, FAAFP, FACG

These broad-spectrum antibiotics—notable for combatting pathogens resistant to other drugs—have a small but noteworthy potential for adverse...

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Applied Evidence

Cholestyramine for thyrotoxicosis?

Author:

Michael Bornemann, MD

Dagmar Lin, MD

Nuntra Suwantarat, MD

This case demonstrates the value of cholestyramine when traditional first-line antithyroid drugs and radioactive iodine are not options.

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Applied Evidence

Head off complications in late preterm infants

Author:

Steven D. Schrock, MD

Kimberly Stuckey-Schrock, MD

Late preterm infants may look like their full-term counterparts, but they face many more challenges. Here’s what to keep in mind.

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Clinical Inquiries

Should you test or treat pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related VTE?

Author:

Charles A. Crotteau, MD

Fran Kovach, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN’T TEST, although you may want to treat your patient with low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH).

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Commentary

End EMR tyranny!

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

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Commentary

Doc-patient “labels” trouble this physician, too

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Photo Rounds

Light-headedness and a petechial rash

Author:

Sean Robinson, MD

Jordan Roth, MD

Shawn Blanchard, MD

Were this patient’s complaints of worsening light-headedness, rash, and bruising related to his history of alcohol abuse?

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Photo Rounds

Rash around mouth

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Photo Rounds

Mass on neck

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Photo Rounds

Fever and stiff neck

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Photo Rounds

Stiff neck

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Photo Rounds

Nodules on face

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PURLs

Optimal timing for peripheral IV replacement?

Author:

Dionna Brown, MD

Kate Rowland, MD, MS

There’s no downside to switching from routine to clinically indicated replacement of peripheral IV catheters. And your patients will appreciate...

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