Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Essential oils: How safe? How effective?
Given the ubiquity of these plant-based oils, your patients might ask about using them. Here’s the evidence on safety and efficacy to guide your...
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Applied Evidence
An FP’s guide to caring for patients with seizure and epilepsy
Optimizing your care requires that you distinguish between provoked and unprovoked seizures and focus on key elements of the patient’s history.
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Applied Evidence
Getting PrEP to the patients who need it
A fraction of those eligible for PrEP to prevent HIV infection receive a prescription. Newer drug regimens and updated recommendations can help...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
55-year-old woman • myalgias and progressive symmetrical proximal weakness • history of type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia • Dx?
► Myalgias and progressive symmetrical proximal weakness
► History of unilateral renal agenesis, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia -
Case Reports
51-year-old woman • history of Graves disease • general fatigue, palpitations, and hand tremors • Dx?
► History of Graves disease
► General fatigue, palpitations, and hand tremors
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Does vaginal estrogen use increase the risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO. In general, nonoral estrogen use for menopausal symptoms is associated with a lower cardiovascular (CV) risk profile...
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Clinical Inquiries
Does taking BP medicine at night (vs morning) result in fewer cardiovascular events?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Probably not. In patients who have hypertension, the timing of administration of antihypertensive medications does not...
Commentary
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Commentary
Renewing the dream
This final issue of The Journal of Family Practice marks the end of an era of nearly 50 years of publication.
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Painful axillary plaque
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Photo Rounds
Papules on lip
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Photo Rounds
Painless nodules on legs
The location of the nodules and the patient’s history were important diagnostic clues. The punch biopsy confirmed our suspicions.
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Photo Rounds
Multiple basal cell carcinomas
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Photo Rounds
Bilateral facial swelling
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Keep COVID-19 vaccination on your patients’ radar
Waning vaccine-induced immunity and viral mutation require updated COVID-19 interventions. Here’s the latest on vaccines and immunization...
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Practice Alert
Preventing RSV in children and adults: A vaccine update
In addition to 3 vaccines, there’s also a new monoclonal antibody for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus. Learn how each can be used in...
PURLs
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PURLs
A new standard for treatment of torus fractures of the wrist?
A large multicenter trial evaluated effects on pain and function for pediatric patients treated with a soft bandage vs rigid immobilization.
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PURLs
Is low-molecular-weight heparin superior to aspirin for VTE prophylaxis?
Aspirin demonstrated a significantly higher rate of postoperative venous thromboembolic events compared with enoxaparin in this noninferiority...