Applied Evidence

Allergy immunotherapy: Who, what, when … and how safe?

Author:

Dellyse Bright, MD

Susan M. Pollart, MD, MS

John Franko, MD

The evidence-based answers to these and other questions will help you to update your knowledge of allergy immunotherapy.

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Applied Evidence

How to incorporate HIV PrEP into your practice

Author:

Jenell Stewart, DO, MPH

Joanne D. Stekler, MD, MPH

These recommendations and resources can help make HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis an essential part of your work.

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Behavioral Health

The case for behavioral health integration into primary care

Author:

Rajesh Rajesh, MD

Rajesh Tampi, MD

Silpa Balachandran, MD

Chronic health disorders can be better managed without increasing costs by engaging in collaborative care management of depression and anxiety.

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Case Reports

Would you be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of this particular drug overdose?

Author:

Rajesh Rajesh, MD

Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD

These 2 cases offer insights to faster recognition of a common cause of drug overdose.

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Case Reports

4-year-old girl • genital discomfort and dysuria • clitoral hood swelling • Blood blister on the labia minora • Dx?

Author:

Veronica I. Alaniz, MD, MPH

Monica Rosen, MD

Bethany Mohr, MD

Lisa Markman, MD

Elisabeth H. Quint, MD

► Genital discomfort and dysuria
► Clitoral hood swelling
► Blood blister on the labia minora

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Clinical Inquiries

How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension?

Author:

Corey Lyon, DO

Brigitte Utter, MD

Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Very effective. Spironolactone reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 11 to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)...

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Commentary

We all benefit from this powerful pairing

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

Anna Hickner, PsyD

Patients are more likely to engage with treatment when the physician introduces them to the mental health professional and expresses confidence in...

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Original Research

Can medical scribes improve quality measure documentation?

Author:

Jessica Platt, MD

Wayne Altman, MD, FAAFP

Yes, according to this study that found significant improvements in the documentation of 4 pay-for-performance quality measures and higher patient...

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Photo Rounds

Rapidly growing lesions on the forehead

Author:

Christina L. Harview, MD

Shanice A. McKenzie, BS

Jennifer L. Hsiao, MD

Three distinct morphologies were visible. Biopsies revealed the diagnosis for each.

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Photo Rounds

Ulcers on lower leg

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Photo Rounds

Painful ulcers on forehead

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Photo Rounds

Multiple skin ulcers

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Photo Rounds

Sores on left arm

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PURLs

A better approach to the diagnosis of PE

Author:

Andrew H. Slattengren, DO

Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

David C. Bury, DO

Michael M. Dickman, DO

Nick Bennett, DO

Ashley Smith, MD

Robert Oh, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Robert Marshall, MD, MPH, MISHM, FAAFP

A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that’s needed to safely and effectively reduce our reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose PE.

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Practice Alert Podcast

STIs may be overlooked if you fail to ask this question

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes a report that shows why it’s important to ask all patients at high risk for sexually transmitted...

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