PURLs

PURLs

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.

PURLs

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?

PURLs

A Better Approach to the Diagnosis of PE

Author:
Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
David C. Bury, DO
Michael M. Dickman, DO
Nick Bennett, DO
Ashley Smith, MD
Robert Oh, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Robert Marshall, MD, MPH, MISHM, FAAFP

A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that’s needed to safely and effectively reduce reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose pulmonary...

PURLs

Can sleep apnea be accurately diagnosed at home?

Author:
E. Ashley Suniega, MD
Christina M. Thoma, MD
J. Scott Earwood, MD
Dean A. Seehusen, MD, MPH

A recent study says Yes, and that it offers advantages: It can be scheduled faster, is less expensive, and is more acceptable to many patients...

PURLs

Can Vitamin D Prevent Acute Respiratory Infections?

Author:
Bob Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP
Nick Bennett, DO
Ashley Smith, MD
Robert Oh, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Jeffrey Burket, MD, MBA, FAAFP

A systematic review and meta-analysis say “Yes”—but the dosages used may not be what you’d expect.

Pages