Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
9 tips to help prevent derm biopsy mistakes
The authors—with expertise in dermatology and pathology—provide pointers that can help you improve your approach to skin biopsy.
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Applied Evidence
Fifth and sixth diseases: More than a fever and a rash
While most parvovirus B19 or HHV-6 infections resolve without sequelae, rheumatologic and hemolytic complications and seizures can develop.
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Applied Evidence
JNC 8: What's covered, what's not, and what else to consider
JNC 8 guidelines offer greater discretion in drug choice and modest relaxation of some BP targets. This review summarizes the recommendations and...
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Applied Evidence
Which CAM modalities are worth considering?
This review—with a handy at-a-glance guide—examines 8 modalities, the level of evidence behind them, and the adverse effects you’ll need to keep...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Nausea, vomiting, malaise, frequent urination—Dx?
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Case Reports
Lack of energy, petechiae, elevated PSA level—Dx?
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What treatments relieve arthritis and fatigue associated with systemic lupus erythematosus?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine improve the arthritis associated with mild systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—producing...
Commentary
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Commentary
EHRs: Something’s gotta give
Law & Medicine
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Law & Medicine
Failure to properly manage a patient’s hypertension
Original Research
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Original Research
What are cancer survivors’ needs and how well are they being met?
In this large community-based survey of cancer survivors, 7 needs remained unmet for ≥10% of all respondents.
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Large mass on base of tongue
Our patient’s tongue mass hadn’t bothered her until she became pregnant; that’s when it got larger and caused problems swallowing and breathing. A...
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Photo Rounds
Left-sided flank pain
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Photo Rounds
Dysuria
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Photo Rounds
Itching during pregnancy
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Photo Rounds
Bumps on breast
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Photo Rounds
Abrupt abdominal pain
PURLs
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PURLs
An antiemetic for irritable bowel syndrome?
A drug used for cancer patients may provide some relief to patients with IBS.
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PURLs
Probiotics for colic? A PURL update
Also In This Issue
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Audio
E-cigarettes: What to tell your patients
Linda Speer, MD, discusses how to counsel patients about e-cigarettes.
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Audio
Ebola: The facts FPs need to know
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses what you need to know about Ebola and the 3 steps you'll need to take if you suspect your patient may have...