Opinion
Diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Sarcoidosis should always be part of the differential when you see lymphopenia.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
My favorite iron pearls
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Iron supplements can treat fatigue, restless legs syndrome, and possibly thinning hair.
Opinion
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...
Opinion
Medications that scare me
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Many medications can cause cardiac symptoms and other serious side effects in elderly patients.
News
What do high BUN/Cr ratios mean?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
What is the most likely source of this patient’s bleeding?
Opinion
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?
News
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?
Opinion
How can I keep from losing my mind?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
“To date the actual therapies for dementia have been disappointing.”
News
Do lipid labs need to be fasting?
- Author:
- Kendall Ervin
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
There are instances when patients need to have fasting labs.
Opinion
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.”
Opinion
Is hepatitis C an STI?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
Opinion
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.
News
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.