CME
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Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: A primary care guide
Low-risk MGUS may not require subspecialty referral and can be followed by the outpatient provider.
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Hypertension guidelines: Treat patients, not numbers
When treating high blood pressure, how low should we try to go? Debate continues.
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Common benign breast concerns for the primary care physician
Because breast cancer is so common, women with breast problems often fear the worst. They needn’t.
Symptoms to Diagnosis
Rapidly progressive pleural effusion
A 33-year-old nonsmoker presents with severe pleuritic chest pain; the differential diagnosis is broad.
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Cannabis for peripheral neuropathy: The good, the bad, and the unknown
Even where it is legal, doctors should recommend it only after careful consideration.
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Geriatrics update 2018: Challenges in mental health, mobility, and postdischarge care
A review of study results from the past 2 years.
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Influenza update 2018–2019: 100 years after the great pandemic
A centennial year update on immunization, epidemiology, transmission, and treatment of influenza.
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Perioperative cardiovascular medicine: 5 questions for 2018
Findings of recent studies regarding aspirin, troponin T, hypotension, patent foramen ovale, and recurrent stroke.
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Men’s health 2018: BPH, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, supplements
Latest research in 4 areas of men’s health commonly addressed in primary care.
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Bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fracture: Managing a rare but serious complication
Concern about this rare complication has led to a decrease in bisphosphonate use.