Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Childhood adversity & lifelong health: From research to action
Childhood adversity is a significant root cause of chronic illness and early death. Prevention, mitigation, and Tx of toxic stressors must be part...
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Applied Evidence
MSK injury? Make splinting choices based on the evidence
Which devices do—and don’t—have evidence to support their use when it comes to injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, “tennis elbow,” or an ankle...
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Applied Evidence
Adult foot fractures: A guide
This review can help you refine your approach to the diagnosis and management of adult foot fractures, while offering guidance on when to pursue...
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Applied Evidence
Primary hyperparathyroidism: Labs to order, Tx to consider
Unexplained kidney stones, osteoporosis, or certain subtle clues may point to hyperparathyroidism. These tests and imaging options can help you to...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
How could improved provider communication have improved the care this patient received?
► 40-year-old woman
► How could improved provider communication have improved the care this patient received?
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What medical therapies work for gastroparesis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It’s unclear if there are any highly effective medications for gastroparesis (TABLE1-10). Metoclopramide...
Commentary
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Commentary
3 steps we can take to address childhood adversity
The research strongly supports a causal relationship between adverse childhood experiences and a host of mental and physical ailments.
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Commentary
Disagreement over a Case Report Dx
Based on the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans presented in the Case Report, “Bilateral wrist pain • limited range of motion • tenderness to...
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Commentary
A closer look at an ezetimibe discussion
Although I look forward to receiving JFP each month, I was initially disappointed in Dr. Jonathon M. Firnhaber’s article, “Newer...
Original Research
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Original Research
Obstructive sleep apnea: A better Dx model for primary care
This study identified a method that provides a truer assessment of disease probability than has been achieved with history and physical exam...
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Progressive discoloration over the right shoulder
The discolored patch on our patient’s shoulder was nothing new—but when it grew in size and developed hypertrichosis, it prompted a closer...
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Photo Rounds
Persistent erythematous papulonodular rash
The rash on our patient’s abdomen was not itchy or painful, but it had persisted for more than a year and continued to spread. A biopsy confirmed...
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Photo Rounds
Growth on right cheek
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Photo Rounds
Growing lesion on cheek
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Photo Rounds
Multiple growths on face
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Photo Rounds
Mole near nose
PURLs
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PURLs
Should you reassess your patient’s asthma diagnosis?
Asthma may not be a permanent diagnosis in adults. A study finds that up to one-third of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma no longer had it...
Practice Alert Podcast
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Practice Alert Podcast
ECG to screen asymptomatic adults? Not so fast, says USPSTF
In this month’s audiocast, Dr. Campos-Outcalt details 2 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding the use of electrocardiography...