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Managing dermatologic changes of targeted cancer therapy
Failure to control these dermatologic changes can lead to lower dosages of cancer agents or an interrupted course of Tx. These steps can help you...
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What we know—and don’t—about non-nutritive sweeteners
Here’s what’s known about the safety of these sweeteners and their effect on weight, appetite, and the risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Is it time to taper that opioid? (And how best to do it)
This guide will help you to determine when to start an opioid taper and how to do so while maintaining pain control and minimizing the risk that...
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How to incorporate HIV PrEP into your practice
These recommendations and resources can help make HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis an essential part of your work.
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Allergy immunotherapy: Who, what, when … and how safe?
The evidence-based answers to these and other questions will help you to update your knowledge of allergy immunotherapy.
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A practical guide to the care of ingrown toenails
Choose either a conservative or surgical treatment approach based on severity. The Vandenbos procedure, described here, is an effective surgical...
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Translating AHA/ACC cholesterol guidelines into meaningful risk reduction
The new recommendations detail refined, personalized lipid management and emphasize multiple levels of evidence. The result? Care is more complex...
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Could that back pain be caused by ankylosing spondylitis?
It can often take years for patients with this condition to learn the true cause of their pain. But this guide to the work-up can help speed the...
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High ankle sprains: Easy to miss, so follow these tips
Misdiagnosis can result in increased loss of play time and chronic ankle dysfunction. Here are the physical exam maneuvers and imaging options to...
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Keeping caries at bay in breastfeeding babies
As an infant grows, human milk may become the substrate for cariogenic bacteria. Here’s what to watch for and how to counsel parents.
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Aspirin for primary prevention: USPSTF recommendations for CVD and colorectal cancer
Patient age, baseline cardiovascular disease risk, bleeding risk, and personal preference regarding aspirin use are key to decision making. A...