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A new standard for treatment of torus fractures of the wrist?
A large multicenter trial evaluated effects on pain and function for pediatric patients treated with a soft bandage vs rigid immobilization.
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Angioplasty finally proven beneficial in stable angina: ORBITA-2
“I can say with confidence on the basis of a placebo-controlled trial that PCI certainly does have a favorable impact in patients with documented...
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Liver-resident T cells provide early protection against Listeria infection
Study provides additional insight into liver-resident lymphocytes and will aid in targeting tissue-resident lymphocyte populations.
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Does vaginal estrogen use increase the risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO. In general, nonoral estrogen use for menopausal symptoms is associated with a lower cardiovascular (CV) risk profile...
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An FP’s guide to caring for patients with seizure and epilepsy
Optimizing your care requires that you distinguish between provoked and unprovoked seizures and focus on key elements of the patient’s history.
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In MI with anemia, results may favor liberal transfusion: MINT
This study is “not a home run,” for the primary outcome, however, many of the outcomes tended to be in favor of a liberal transfusion strategy.
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Renewing the dream
This final issue of The Journal of Family Practice marks the end of an era of nearly 50 years of publication.
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55-year-old woman • myalgias and progressive symmetrical proximal weakness • history of type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia • Dx?
► Myalgias and progressive symmetrical proximal weakness
► History of unilateral renal agenesis, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
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Study: CBD provides symptom relief and improvements in gastroparesis
Phase 2 trial shows promise in CBD as a treatment option for gastroparesis.
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Specialty-trained pathologists more likely to make higher-grade diagnoses for melanocytic lesions
A total of 338 pathologists were included in the exploratory analysis; 225 were dermatopathologists.