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Statins, Vitamin D, and Exercise in Older Adults
The studies outlined answer some questions about the management of older patients in primary care.
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Are Beta-Blockers Safe for COPD?
A COPD with comorbid CV disease RCT is unlikely, says physician, though benefit of stopping beta-blockers is unclear.
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The Disturbing Sexual Trend With Real Health Consequences
“[Patients are] not necessarily connecting their voice hoarseness, or the recurrent headaches or the sensitivity to light they are having, to an...
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How to Get Patients Over a Weight Loss Plateau
Examine their routine: Is there a way to organize their day so that they can overcome hunger or metabolic adaptation?
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Avoid These Common Mistakes in Treating Hyperkalemia
Often, patients end up following a potassium-restricted diet for long periods because they aren’t told the cause of their hyperkalemia.
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Giving Cash to Improve Health
Patients given cash were less likely to go to an ED, according to a recent study.
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Which GI Side Effects Should GLP-1 Prescribers Worry About?
Given the various favorable hepatic effects of GLP-1 RAs, it is likely that the composite benefit on MASLD is multifactorial.
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For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes
A visit to an endocrinologist proved to be life-changing for a single mother of two with poorly controlled blood sugar.
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Pulsed Field Ablation for AF: Are US Electrophysiologists Too Easily Impressed?
Clinical electrophysiologist discusses concerns about efficacy, safety, and costs of PFA.
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Primary Care Internal Medicine Is Dead
Many internal medicine internists are choosing to become hospitalists or specialists, says Dr. Glasser.
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Can Diabetes Lead to a False-Positive Alcohol Test?
Diabetics in ketosis and patients using empagliflozin may both test positive for alcohol.