Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Stroke: Secondary prevention of ischemic events
A multifactorial approach is key to effective secondary stroke prevention. Here’s how to individualize your plan for your at-risk patients.
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Applied Evidence
Deprescribing: A simple method for reducing polypharmacy
Polypharmacy brings with it increased risks for adverse drug events and reduced functional capacity. This 4-step plan will help you safely...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Elevated levels of AST, ALT, and CPK • no family history of liver disease • Dx?
► Elevated levels of AST, ALT, and CPK
► No family history of liver disease
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What effects—if any—does marijuana use during pregnancy have on the fetus or child?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The effects are unclear. Marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with clinically unimportant lower...
Commentary
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Commentary
Rewriting the script on polypharmacy
With a blood pressure consistently around 105/50 mm Hg, it was an easy decision to stop one of the patient’s 3 antihypertensive medications.
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Commentary
Gradual vs abrupt smoking cessation: Each has its place
In the article by Smith et al, “ ‘Cold turkey’ works best for smoking cessation” (J Fam Pract. 2017;66:174-176), the authors highlighted...
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Commentary
Consider this probiotic for functional abdominal pain
In the article, “When can infants and children benefit from probiotics?” (J Fam Pract. 2016;65:789-794), Dassow et al recommended...
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Recalcitrant genital papules
This patient was initially told he had genital warts, but the appearance of the lesions, and the presence of a rash on his trunk and extremities,...
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Photo Rounds
A sheep in wolf’s clothing?
Was this a case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis—or something else?
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Photo Rounds
Rash in HIV-positive man
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Photo Rounds
Brown patch on infant
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Photo Rounds
Itchy rash during pregnancy
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Photo Rounds
Bilateral axillary rash
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
Measles: Why it’s still a threat
A recent outbreak in Minnesota underscores the need to maintain vigilance and adhere to best practices in immunization and containment of known...
PURLs
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PURLs
Which combined OC to prescribe with CV safety in mind?
With various formulations available, which combined OC should you recommend to minimize not only the risk of PE, but also the risk of stroke and...
Also In This Issue
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Audio
AHRQ identifies interventions, drugs that best target diabetic neuropathy
Which interventions are linked with fewer amputations? Which ones are best for preventing ulcers? And which 2 drugs have the best evidence to...