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Tuberculosis testing: Which patients, which test?
The most appropriate test to identify latent TB depends on the patient’s risk for developing active TB and other factors. This review provides...
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Osteoporosis: What about men?
Men sustain up to 40% of osteoporotic fractures, with potentially fatal results. But because osteoporosis is largely viewed as a women’s disease,...
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Hepatitis C: How to fine-tune your approach
Advances in drug therapy have made it possible to cure HCV infection. This article describes how best to screen, diagnose, and counsel these...
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Zeroing in on the cause of your patient's facial pain
The overlapping characteristics of facial pain can make it difficult to pinpoint the cause. This article, with a handy at-a-glance table, can help...
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Treating depression: What works besides meds?
How effective are cognitive behavioral therapy, prescribed exercise, dietary supplements, and other nonpharmacologic options for alleviating...
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Long-acting reversible contraception: Who, what, when, and how
This review provides practical tips—and dispels some common misconceptions—about these devices, which have higher rates of patient satisfaction...
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Familial hypercholesterolemia: Clues to catching it early
Here’s how to spot the red flags that could signal your patient is at risk and steps you can take to potentially extend his or her life.
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Targeting neuropathic pain: Consider these alternatives
When patients with painful peripheral neuropathy fail to respond to—or are unable to tolerate—standard therapies, consider these lesser-known...
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Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: Using risk stratification to guide follow-up
Varying combinations of 3 measurable factors determine a patient’s risk of progressing toward multiple myeloma and influence monitoring decisions...
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The art & science of prescribing
When medical interventions fail, it’s often because there is no mutually agreed-upon regimen for the patient to follow. The authors provide...
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Oral lesions you can’t afford to miss
Being able to promptly recognize and diagnose oral lesions is critical to heading off several potentially serious conditions. This article and...