Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Point-of-care ultrasound: Coming soon to primary care?
With a little training, FPs can successfully use point-of-care ultrasound for various cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular assessments.
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Applied Evidence
Osteoporosis: A quick update
This review of the latest recommendations regarding screening and Tx regimens can help you refine your approach and reduce patients’ risk of...
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Applied Evidence
Inpatient antibiotic resistance: Everyone’s problem
Whether you’re seeing patients in the hospital or after discharge, awareness of their inpatient antibiotic exposure and support of antibiotic...
Behavioral Health
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Behavioral Health
Schizophrenia: Ensuring an accurate Dx, optimizing treatment
First rule out secondary psychosis with appropriate lab tests and imaging studies, as needed. Give an antipsychotic for at least 4 weeks to judge...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase • generalized pruritus • Dx?
► Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase
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Case Reports
Mild cough • wheezing • loud heart sounds • Dx?
► Mild cough
► Wheezing
► Loud heart sounds
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
How do oral NSAIDs compare to other oral analgesics right after an acute musculoskeletal injury?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at least as effective as other oral analgesics (opioids, acetaminophen)...
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Clinical Inquiries
Is megestrol acetate safe and effective for malnourished nursing home residents?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No. Megestrol acetate (MA) is neither safe nor effective for stimulating appetite in malnourished nursing home residents....
Commentary
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Commentary
Point-of-care ultrasound: Deploying in primary care
Hopefully point-of-care ultrasound will become a standard part of family medicine training and practice sooner, rather than later.
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Persistent rash on feet
The diagnosis hid in the shadows until we turned on an ultraviolet light.
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Photo Rounds
Brown spot on back
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Photo Rounds
Painful growing lesion
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Photo Rounds
Growth on finger
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Photo Rounds
Bleeding lesion on nose
PURLs
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PURLs
Does fish oil during pregnancy help prevent asthma in kids?
The evidence on fish oil has been mixed, but this study affirms its benefits—in certain women.
Supplements
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Sponsored Supplement
COPD in Primary Care: Key Considerations for Optimized Management
Also In This Issue
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Audio
USPSTF weighs in on postmenopausal hormone therapy to prevent chronic conditions
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against the use of estrogen, alone or combined with progestin, to prevent chronic conditions in...
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3-in-3
Complex regional pain syndrome: Steps that FPs can take
In this "3 in 3" video, Dr. Paul Christo describes how to diagnose complex regional pain syndrome and effectively treat it.