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When guideline treatment of asthma fails, consider a macrolide antibiotic
This class of drugs has the potential to benefit patients with persistent, poorly controlled asthma and those with new-onset disease as an adjunct...
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Head & neck cancers: What you’ll see, how to proceed
What physical findings should raise your suspicion? How are tumors treated and what follow-up care can you provide? Here’s what you need to know...
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An FP’s guide to AI-enabled clinical decision support
To better understand the capabilities and challenges of artificial intelligence and machine learning, we look at the role they can play in...
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How to use type 2 diabetes meds to lower CV disease risk
The challenge: Translate evidence from cardiovascular outcomes trials of newer antidiabetic agents into a targeted management strategy.
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Presentation is key to diagnosing salivary gland disorders
Initial signs and symptoms offer the best guide to next steps in assessment, testing, and treatment, plus any needed referral or multidisciplinary...
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Primary care for the declining cancer survivor
Asking yourself 1 question can help you to estimate an advanced cancer patient’s prognosis and determine how best to help in setting end-of-life...
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Strategies to reduce and prevent polypharmacy in older patients
Deprescribing can be accomplished by using tested tools, good judgment, and a team approach.
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Physician burnout: Signs and solutions
From awareness to advocacy, here’s what you need to know to prevent burnout from taking hold.
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Advanced team-based care: How we made it work
Our move away from a traditional practice model has improved quality metrics and enhanced our financial sustainability.
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How best to address breast pain in nonbreastfeeding women
This guide—with accompanying algorithms—will help you to streamline your approach to breast pain in a patient who isn’t breastfeeding.
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Medical Cannabis: A guide to the clinical and legal landscapes
If your patient expresses interest in medical marijuana, you’ll find evidence on maximizing benefit while minimizing risk. But be cautious: Data...