Mental Health
The Clinical Picture
Lung complications of prescription drug abuse
Opioid tables crushed, then injected intravenously
Editorial
Cannabis for chronic pain: Not a simple solution
Real concerns include amotivation, worsening psychiatric states, chronic disability, and chemical dependence.
From the Editor
A physician’s response to observational studies of opioid prescribing
Not long ago, we were told we needed to do better at relieving pain.
Commentary
How acute pain leads to chronic opioid use
Several recent studies suggest how doctors can better treat acute pain to prevent chronic opioid use.
Medical Grand Rounds
Diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder in primary care
Many patients have undiagnosed bipolar depression, ie, depression with shifts to periods of mania.
Reviews
The female athlete triad: It takes a team
An energy deficit from increased exercise, decreased intake, or both can suppress the menstrual cycle and lead to bone loss.
Editorial
Make no bones about it!
It is important to diagnose and treat the female athlete triad to maintain optimal bone health.
Reviews
Alzheimer dementia: Starting, stopping drug therapy
It is reasonable to consider discontinuing therapy when a patient has progressed to advanced dementia.
Reviews
Primary care management of chronic pelvic pain in women
While referral may eventually be indicated, primary care doctors can take steps to diagnose and manage the condition.
Reviews
Transient neurologic syndromes: A diagnostic approach
Diagnosing TIA, migraine, partial seizures, hypoglycemia, hyperventilation, transient global amnesia, and others.