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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...
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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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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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How best to diagnose and manage abdominal aortic aneurysms
The evidence summarized here can help guide your approach to this life-threatening condition that often goes undetected until rupture.
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Inadequate sleep & obesity: Breaking the vicious cycle
Poor sleep negatively affects hormones that govern the food reward system and can interfere with weight-loss programs. Obesity in turn restricts...
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Migraine headache: When to consider these newer agents
These agents are as effective as traditional acute and preventive treatments, cause fewer adverse effects, and can simplify regimens.
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An STI upsurge requires a nimble approach to care
Being fluent in new guidelines helps you meet the challenges of changing disease prevalence, rising antibiotic resistance, and evolving social...
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Knee pain and injury: When is a surgical consult needed?
This review identifies clinical scenarios—such as unstable or displaced fractures, major tendon ruptures, and significant mechanical issues—that...
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Prescribing DOACs with specific patient populations in mind
What prescribing considerations should be top of mind when obesity, renal disease, cancer, or thrombophilia are at play?
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How telehealth can work best for our patients
A hybrid model of care embracing office visits and remote consultations may provide the benefits and curtail the disadvantages of both.
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Patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes? Remember these steps
In addition to promoting glycemic control, you’ll need to initiate statin therapy for CV risk, administer appropriate vaccinations, and screen for...