Applied Evidence

Managing atraumatic meniscal tears in middle-aged patients

Author:

William Bassett, MD

Jeremy Korsh, MD

Kenneth G. Swan, MD

What role does arthroscopic surgery have in the treatment of patients with atraumatic meniscal tears and osteoarthritis? The authors reviewed the...

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Applied Evidence

What’s causing my older patient’s cognitive decline?

Author:

Ian M. Deutchki, MD

Changes related to aging alone typically don’t interfere with one’s ability to function independently. These tips and tools can help ensure an...

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Applied Evidence

Treating an Alzheimer’s patient? 6 tips from a patient’s spouse

Author:

Allan S. Vann, EdD

The author’s wife struggled with Alzheimer’s disease for 10 years. The insights he provides here are drawn from his experience—and the literature...

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Applied Evidence

Contraceptive care best practices

Author:

Renee T. Sullender, BA, medical student

Jessica Dalby, MD

Stacy Loerch, MD

These 5 practice-changing initiatives can help reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies and allow women to take more control of their...

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Applied Evidence

5 drug interactions you don’t want to miss

Author:

Mary Onysko, PharmD, BCPS

Holly M. Anderson, PharmD

Songlin Cai, PharmD

Bradford T. Winslow, MD

These interactions can affect contraceptive efficacy, increase bleeding risk, or lead to rhabdomyolysis. This practical guide can help you avoid...

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Case Reports

Hip pain • difficulty walking • tenderness along the anteromedial thigh and groin • Dx?

Author:

Laura E. Fink, MD

Gerald W. Morris Jr., MD

Linda A. Mansfield, MD

► Hip pain
► Difficulty walking
► Tenderness along the anteromedial thigh and groin

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Clinical Inquiries

What is the optimal frequency for dental checkups for children and adults?

Author:

Thomas W. Hahn, MD

Connie Kraus, PharmD

Christopher Hooper-Lane, MA

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It is unclear, but studies suggest that it should be based largely on individual risk. The American Academy of Pediatric...

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Commentary

Treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

If we gather data and fund research, we can make changes to reduce deaths while maintaining the right to own a firearm.

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Commentary

Vaping marijuana?

Author:

Steven Lippmann, MD

Devina Singh, MD

Cannavaping—the inhalation of a cannabis-containing aerosol, created by a battery-driven, heated atomizer in e-cigarettes or similar devices^1...

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Commentary

A tribute to David Warfield Stires, JFP’s founding publisher

Author:

John Geyman, MD

The recent passing of the founding publisher of The Journal of Family Practice, David War­field Stires, is an occasion to honor and...

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Photo Rounds

Swollen toes

Author:

Emily Mann, MD

Rochelle Kramer, MLS, AHIP

C. Randall Clinch, DO, MS

Both of this youngster’s big toes were swollen, yet there was no history of trauma or unusual exposure.

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Photo Rounds

Diffuse skin rash, altered mental status

Author:

Caitlyn T. Reed, MD

Allison R. Cruse, MD

Jeremy D. Jackson, MD

This patient’s rash followed recent treatment for back pain. Was this a drug reaction or something else?

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Photo Rounds

Red, peeling skin

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Photo Rounds

Shedding skin

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Photo Rounds

Extensive rash and joint pain

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Photo Rounds

Conjunctivitis and oral inflammation

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PURLs

The benefits—and limits—of PPIs with warfarin regimens

Author:

Alicia Ludden-Schlatter, MD

James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Patients on warfarin + antiplatelet/NSAID regimens are likely to benefit from the gastroprotective effect of PPIs. For patients taking warfarin...

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3-in-3

Beyond medication for the Tx of chronic pain

Author:

David A. Williams, PhD

In this "3 in 3" video, David A. Williams, PhD, discusses psychological and behavioral approaches to chronic pain and describes a common misstep...

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