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Diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis
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- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Sarcoidosis should always be part of the differential when you see lymphopenia.
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My pet peeves about the current state of primary care
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Endless faxes, patient misinformation, and lack of access to specialists top my list.
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More on using expired medications
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
The expiration date is a date, required by law, that the manufacturer can guarantee greater than 90% original potency of the medication.
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My favorite iron pearls
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Iron supplements can treat fatigue, restless legs syndrome, and possibly thinning hair.
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Thoughts on primary care in 2023
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Many things have been added to the plate of primary care professionals. Patients need doctors now more than ever to give excellent, compassionate...
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Medications that scare me
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Many medications can cause cardiac symptoms and other serious side effects in elderly patients.
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What do high BUN/Cr ratios mean?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
What is the most likely source of this patient’s bleeding?
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How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
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Nitroglycerin’s safety and value examined
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Is it safe for a man with coronary artery disease who takes nitroglycerin to also take sildenafil?
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How can I keep from losing my mind?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
“To date the actual therapies for dementia have been disappointing.”
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Do lipid labs need to be fasting?
- Author:
- Kendall Ervin
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
There are instances when patients need to have fasting labs.
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Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”
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Is hepatitis C an STI?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
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How to make visits run more smoothly and be more productive
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Some symptoms are so distressing and severe that symptomatic treatment is needed, but most aren’t.
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What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.