Pearl of the Month
Pearl of the Month
Diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis should always be part of the differential when you see lymphopenia.
Pearl of the Month
My pet peeves about the current state of primary care
Endless faxes, patient misinformation, and lack of access to specialists top my list.
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More on using expired medications
The expiration date is a date, required by law, that the manufacturer can guarantee greater than 90% original potency of the medication.
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My favorite iron pearls
Iron supplements can treat fatigue, restless legs syndrome, and possibly thinning hair.
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Thoughts on primary care in 2023
Many things have been added to the plate of primary care professionals. Patients need doctors now more than ever to give excellent, compassionate...
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Medications that scare me
Many medications can cause cardiac symptoms and other serious side effects in elderly patients.
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What do high BUN/Cr ratios mean?
What is the most likely source of this patient’s bleeding?
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How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
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How can I keep from losing my mind?
“To date the actual therapies for dementia have been disappointing.”
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Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”
Pearl of the Month
How to make visits run more smoothly and be more productive
Some symptoms are so distressing and severe that symptomatic treatment is needed, but most aren’t.