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Sorting through the recent controversies in breast cancer screening

Author:: MD

Publish date: February 1, 2010

Despite the new US recommendations, we continue to recommend yearly mammograms for most women, starting at age 40.

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A 40-year-old man with spells of generalized weakness and paresthesias

Author:: MD

Publish date: February 1, 2010

A 40-year-old man who works as a roofer has begun to experience episodes of generalized weakness, perioral numbness, and diffuse paresthesias. What...

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Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo 0.05% Is Efficacious and Safe for Long-term Control of Scalp Psoriasis

Author:: MD

Publish date: January 1, 2010

Clobetasol propionate (CP) shampoo 0.05% is an efficacious and safe treatment for scalp psoriasis. The aim of this double-blind, randomized, placeb...

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Abdominal pain in a 20-year-old woman

Author:: MD

Publish date: January 1, 2010

Her body mass index is 18.7, and she has lost 20 lb despite a good appetite. What is the cause?

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Standard Management Options for Rosacea, Part 1: Overview and Broad Spectrum of Care

Author:: MD

Publish date: July 1, 2009

The standard management options were developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 26 experts to assist in providing optimal patient care ...

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Optic neuritis and risk of MS: Differential diagnosis and management

Author:: MD

Publish date: March 1, 2009

Optic neuritis, a demyelinating inflammatory condition that causes acute vision loss, is associated with multiple sclerosis. Recognizing its classi...

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An algorithm for preoperative screening and management of sleep apnea: Have we created a monster?

Author:: MD

Publish date: February 1, 2009

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Congenital long QT syndrome: Considerations for primary care physicians

Author:: MD

Publish date: August 1, 2008

We now know more about the genetic basis of different types of long QT syndrome and their clinical implications. In one type, patients can die sudd...

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In reply: Medical causes of back pain

Author:: MD

Publish date: March 1, 2008

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How should you document a patient’s refusal to undergo a necessary intervention?

Author:: MD

Publish date: December 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Your documentation of a patient’s refusal to undergo a test or intervention should include: an assessment of the patient’s c...

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Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence after prostatectomy: Beyond pads and diapers

Author:: MD

Publish date: January 1, 2007

Men who become persistently incontinent after undergoing prostatectomy have a variety of options for regaining control, from behavioral changes to ...

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Multiple sclerosis: Advances in understanding, diagnosing, and treating the underlying disease

Author:: MD

Publish date: January 1, 2006

In spite of setbacks, the future holds hope for patients and clinicians struggling against this disease.

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Alopecia in Association With Sexually Transmitted Disease: A Review

Author:: MD

Publish date: December 1, 2005

In a patient with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), alopecia may be an important associated finding and can provide clues to diagnosis. This re...

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Pitfalls, pearls, and practicalities in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection

Author:: MD

Publish date: May 1, 2005

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"My airway is closing"

Author:: MD

Publish date: May 1, 2005