Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
“Difficult” patient? Or does he have a personality disorder?
The patient who always seems to be in crisis may actually have a personality disorder. Employing these techniques can benefit the patient and your...
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Applied Evidence
Managing gout: There’s more we can do
Acute and chronic gout arthritis are increasingly prevalent, but often poorly managed. This review, based largely on the American College of...
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Applied Evidence
Nontraumatic knee pain: A diagnostic & treatment guide
Little has been written about nontraumatic nonarthritic knee pain in adults. This article seeks to fill that void with practical tips and an at-a-...
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Applied Evidence
When vaccine misconceptions jeopardize public health
Persistent unfounded fear of vaccines and a belief that vaccine-preventable diseases are no longer a threat lead too many individuals to opt out...
Case Reports
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Is immediate-release topiramate an effective treatment for adult obesity?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Topiramate (at daily doses of 64-400 mg) produces an average 5.34 kg of additional weight loss compared with placebo (...
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Clinical Inquiries
Which risk factors and signs and symptoms are associated with coccidioidomycosis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Risk factors for coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, include lower respiratory tract symptoms lasting longer than 14 days...
Commentary
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Occipital scalp papules in a teenage boy
After a haircut, this 15-year-old boy developed papules and hair loss on the back of his head. The fact that he was African American helped us to...
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Photo Rounds
Vaginal itching
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Photo Rounds
White vaginal discharge
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Photo Rounds
Perineal and perianal pruritus
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Photo Rounds
Inguinal area rash
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Pneumococcal vaccines for older adults: Getting the timing right
ACIP now advises that older adults receive both PCV13 and PPSV23, but not at the same time. The interval between the 2 depends on which is...
PURLs
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PURLs
Prescribing statins for patients with ACS? No need to wait
The best time to start a statin in patients with acute coronary syndrome is before they undergo percutaneous coronary intervention.