Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Singulair-induced anaphylaxis?
While extremely rare, it’s not unheard of. Our young patient’s experience reminds us that any drug—even one used to treat allergies—can cause...
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Applied Evidence
Abnormal uterine bleeding: Avoid the rush to hysterectomy
Patients with heavy bleeding may think hysterectomy is their only recourse, but research supports other alternatives.
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Applied Evidence
You can do more to slow the progression of heart failure
Don’t hesitate to urge patients to exercise—or to treat their hypertension with a streamlined 4-step approach.
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
CDC recommendations expand vaccine indications
Children ages 5-18 should get the flu vaccine. Asthma patients and smokers should get the pneumococcal vaccine.
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Warty papule and scaling around finger
Attempts at removing the erythematous papule using cryotherapy had failed. A biopsy confirmed our suspicions.
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Can counseling prevent or treat postpartum depression?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No, in most cases, counseling does not prevent postpartum depression (PPD), though it can treat the disorder. Overall,...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best way to manage phantom limb pain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No single best therapy for phantom limb pain (PLP) exists. Treatment requires a coordinated application of conservative,...
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Clinical Inquiries
What treatment works best for tennis elbow?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Topical or oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), corticosteroid injection, and acupuncture are more...
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Clinical Inquiries
Does routine amniotomy have a role in normal labor?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It may, depending on the stage of labor and whether the woman has given birth previously. Routine amniotomy doesn’t...
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Clinical Inquiries
Does reducing smoking in the home protect children from the effects of second-hand smoke?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, taking this step helps asthmatic children, and may even help nonasthmatic children. In families of asthmatic children...
Commentary
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Commentary
Lost in (cyber)space
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Commentary
Glucose self-monitoring: Necessary—or not?
PURLs
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PURLs
Arthroscopic surgery for knee osteoarthritis? Just say no
For most patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, arthroscopic surgery offers little benefit.