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Eltrombopag elicits positive responses in secondary ITP
The drug appears safe among patients with ITP secondary to lymphoproliferative disorders, but more study is needed to determine the potential risk...
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Erythematous Papules on the Scrotum, Trunk, and Extremities
A 54-year-old man presented with painful, nonpruritic, erythematous papules that began on the scrotum. The eruption progressed to involve the...
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Twin births down among women 30 and older
Race and ethnicity also played a role in the decline in twin birthrates since 2014.
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Dismantling the opioid crisis
Dr. John Hickner’s editorial, “Doing our part to dismantle the opioid crisis” (J Fam Pract 2019;68:308) had important inaccuracies.
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Burned out? Change your practice
No amount of yoga, mindfulness, meditation, or exercise will be sufficient to combat physician burnout.
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Time to conception after miscarriage: How long to wait?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: An interpregnancy interval (IPI) of < 6 months following miscarriage is associated with an increased live birth rate in...
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Persistent rash on the sole
The patient’s immune status offered a clue to the diagnosis
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Presentation is key to diagnosing salivary gland disorders
Initial signs and symptoms offer the best guide to next steps in assessment, testing, and treatment, plus any needed referral or multidisciplinary...
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Painful ulcers on gingiva, tongue, and buccal mucosa
We had one clue that helped explain the ulcers in the patient’s mouth: He had an accompanying low-grade fever.
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20-year-old male college basketball prospect • wrist pain after falling on wrist • normal ROM • pain with active/passive wrist extension • Dx?
► Right wrist pain 4 days after falling on wrist while playing basketball
► Normal range of motion of wrist and hand
► Pain with active...