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How to refine your approach to peripheral arterial disease
Early recognition, management of comorbid conditions, and appropriate treatment of peripheral arterial disease can help you improve your patient’s...
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A new model of care to return holism to family medicine
Family medicine’s leadership in primary care is slipping as it loses its vision of whole-person care. This model of care can help us better manage...
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How to identify and treat common bites and stings
A thorough history and physical are key to proper diagnosis and treatment following a patient’s encounter with an insect, arachnid, or other...
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Home visits: A practical approach
This service, which significantly improves outcomes for many patients, is beneficial in this time of COVID-19.
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The evidence for noncosmetic uses of botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin has been studied for a variety of uses beyond the cosmetic. Here’s what you need to know about which uses are worth considering...
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What imaging can disclose about suspected stroke and its Tx
Selecting useful modalities is key in early and later management of an acute ischemic event. This review—augmented by an at-a-glance table—can...
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How to assess and relieve that perplexing rashless itch
Your patient’s pruritus absent skin lesions might be self-limiting—or indicate systemic disease. Probing the nature of the symptom can point to...
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Low back pain in youth: Recognizing red flags
Although low back pain in children and teens is usually benign, recognizing red flags that indicate the need for imaging, referral, bracing, or...
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Neurofibromatosis type 1: More than skin deep
Dermatologic findings manifest in childhood, but the disease progresses to multiple organ systems. Here’s how to proceed if you diagnose this in...
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Primary prevention of VTE spans a spectrum
High mortality from VTE makes primary prevention appealing. Guidelines and assessment tools offer a variety of patient-specific strategies and...
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Is your patient’s cannabis use problematic?
Individuals who do not meet DSM-5 criteria for cannabis use disorder may still have problematic use. The screening tool and 5...