Applied Evidence

Point-of-care ultrasound: Coming soon to primary care?

Author:

Paul Bornemann, MD

Neil Jayasekera, MD

Kevin Bergman, MD

Mena Ramos, MD

Jaqueline Gerhart, MD

With a little training, FPs can successfully use point-of-care ultrasound for various cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular assessments.

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Applied Evidence

Osteoporosis: A quick update

Author:

Lovedhi Aggarwal, MD

Camlyn Masuda, PharmD, CDE, BCACP

This review of the latest recommendations regarding screening and Tx regimens can help you refine your approach and reduce patients’ risk of...

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Applied Evidence

Inpatient antibiotic resistance: Everyone’s problem

Author:

Dora E. Wiskirchen, PharmD, BCPS

Ulysses Wu, MD

Maria Summa, PharmD, BCPS

Adam Perrin, MD

Whether you’re seeing patients in the hospital or after discharge, awareness of their inpatient antibiotic exposure and support of antibiotic...

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Behavioral Health

Schizophrenia: Ensuring an accurate Dx, optimizing treatment

Author:

Rajesh Rajesh, MD

Rajesh Tampi, MD, DFAPA

First rule out secondary psychosis with appropriate lab tests and imaging studies, as needed. Give an antipsychotic for at least 4 weeks to judge...

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Case Reports

Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase • generalized pruritus • Dx?

Author:

Alexander M. Sy, MD

Nora V. Bergasa, MD

► Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
► Generalized pruritus

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Case Reports

Mild cough • wheezing • loud heart sounds • Dx?

Author:

Arneh Babakhani, MD, PhD

Robert N. Clapp, MD, MS

William B. Warner, MD

► Mild cough
► Wheezing
► Loud heart sounds

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Clinical Inquiries

How do oral NSAIDs compare to other oral analgesics right after an acute musculoskeletal injury?

Author:

Corey Lyon, DO

Susan Piggott, MD, MPH

Shannon Langner, MD

Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at least as effective as other oral analgesics (opioids, acetaminophen)...

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Clinical Inquiries

Is megestrol acetate safe and effective for malnourished nursing home residents?

Author:

Frances K. Wen, PhD

James Millar, MD

Linda Oberst-Walsh, MD

Joan Nashelsky, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No. Megestrol acetate (MA) is neither safe nor effective for stimulating appetite in malnourished nursing home residents....

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Commentary

Point-of-care ultrasound: Deploying in primary care

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

Hopefully point-of-care ultrasound will become a standard part of family medicine training and practice sooner, rather than later.

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Photo Rounds

Persistent rash on feet

Author:

Theresa Vo, MD

Richard P. Usatine, MD

The diagnosis hid in the shadows until we turned on an ultraviolet light.

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Photo Rounds

Brown spot on back

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Photo Rounds

Painful growing lesion

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Photo Rounds

Growth on finger

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Photo Rounds

Bleeding lesion on nose

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PURLs

Does fish oil during pregnancy help prevent asthma in kids?

Author:

Dana Neutze, MD, PhD

Kelly Lacy Evans, MD

Marianne Koenig, PharmD, BCPS

Gregory Castelli, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM

Anne Mounsey, MD

The evidence on fish oil has been mixed, but this study affirms its benefits—in certain women.

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Audio

USPSTF weighs in on postmenopausal hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against the use of estrogen, alone or combined with progestin, to prevent chronic conditions in...

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3-in-3

Complex regional pain syndrome: Steps that FPs can take

Author:

Paul J. Christo, MD, MBA

In this "3 in 3" video, Dr. Paul Christo describes how to diagnose complex regional pain syndrome and effectively treat it.

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