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Oxygen mask on woman's face

Supplemental oxygen: More isn’t always better

Author:
Ashley Smith, MD
Bob Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP
Nick Bennett, DO
Benjamin Arthur, MD
Michael Dickman, DO

A recent study says that in certain populations, supplemental oxygen above certain levels can increase mortality.

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Erosions and ulcerations with hemorrhagic crust on the dorsum of hands and milia on knuckle pads

Chronic blistering rash on hands

Author:
Christopher G. Bazewicz, MD
Matthew F. Helm, MD
Jeffrey J. Miller, MD

The location of the patient’s lesions and multiple risk factors suggested that an uncommon disorder was at work.

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Woman patient with doctor

Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs?

Author:
Deborah Phipps, MD
Erik Butler, DO
Anne Mounsey, MD
Michael M. Dickman, DO
David Bury, DO
Ashley Smith, MD, MBA
Nick Bennett, DO, MBA
Ben Arthur, MD, MBA
Bob Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM

We typically take a blood pressure within 3 minutes of a patient rising from a supine to a standing position. But is that too long?

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