Applied Evidence

Parkinson’s disease: A treatment guide

Author:

Jocelyn Young, DO

Michael Mendoza, MD, MPH, MS, FAAFP

By following this stepwise approach, you can confidently incorporate newer agents into your armamentarium with little or no consultation with...

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Applied Evidence

The naloxone option

Author:

Angeline Prabhu, MD

Bilal Abaid, MD

Mohammed Sohaib Khaleel, MD

Shivani Naik, MD

Melanie Lippman, MD

Steven Lippmann, MD

This quick guide provides you with naloxone dosing information and steps you’ll want to take once the crisis has passed.

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Applied Evidence

Biopsies for skin cancer detection: Dispelling the myths

Author:

Elizabeth V. Seiverling, MD

Hadjh T. Ahrns, MD

Lindsay C. Bacik, MD

Richard Usatine, MD

This review debunks 5 myths and provides the information you need to perform rapid, high-quality biopsies to detect skin cancers at their earliest...

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Applied Evidence

Hypothermia in adults: A strategy for detection and Tx

Author:

Natasha J. Pyzocha, DO

Joseph L. Steele, APA-C

Whether hypothermia is a result of environmental exposure or illness, it's important to identify predictable patterns of physiologic response and...

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Case Reports

Critical anemia • light-headedness • bilateral leg swelling • Dx?

Author:

Maria Tecos, MD

Megan Yee, MD

Tricia Mueller, DO

► Critical anemia
► Light-headedness
► Bilateral leg swelling

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Clinical Inquiries

Does niacin decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in CVD patients?

Author:

Peter Lazzopina, MD

Anne Mounsey, MD

Lara Handler, MSLS

EVIDENCE BASED ANSWER: No. Niacin doesn’t reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity or mortality in patients with established disease (...

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Commentary

When the correct Dx is elusive

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

Reevaluate your asthma patients to be sure they have the correct Dx, and keep Parkinson's in the differential for patients with atypical symptoms...

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Photo Rounds

Generalized pustular eruption

Author:

Stanislav N. Tolkachjov, MD

David A. Wetter, MD

Benjamin J. Sandefur, MD

The timing of a recent prescription for azithromycin and the morphology of this eruption made us suspect a drug reaction. But which type of...

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Photo Rounds

Brown spot on right foot

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Photo Rounds

Growing mole on breast

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Photo Rounds

Changing mole on arm

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Photo Rounds

Large dark discoloration on the back

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Practice Alert

USPSTF update: New and revised recommendations

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

Behavioral interventions for obese kids and teens can improve weight for up to a year, and a new analysis reverses previous advice on scoliosis...

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PURLs

A new protocol for RhD-negative pregnant women?

Author:

Corey Lyon, DO

Aimee English, MD

Can cell-free DNA testing reduce unnecessary use of anti-D immunoglobulin in RhD-negative women and still prevent harm to their RhD-positive...

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Practice Alert Podcast

ACP issues 4 statements on T2DM treatment targets

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

In March 2018, The American College of Physicians issued 4 guidance statements on the use of hemoglobin A1c targets for nonpregnant adults with...

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