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Bringing the HPV vaccination rate into line with other adolescent immunizations
Use simple practice measures and counsel parents with compelling evidence to help correct the low uptake of this vital vaccine.
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Treatment of OSA: What (else) can it accomplish?
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea improves daytime sleepiness, but does it improve other outcomes?
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A patient-centered approach to tapering opioids
Simply treating opioid addiction isn’t enough. Instead, reposition your patient’s singular circumstances and needs at the center of efforts to end...
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When guideline treatment of asthma fails, consider a macrolide antibiotic
This class of drugs has the potential to benefit patients with persistent, poorly controlled asthma and those with new-onset disease as an adjunct...
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Head & neck cancers: What you’ll see, how to proceed
What physical findings should raise your suspicion? How are tumors treated and what follow-up care can you provide? Here’s what you need to know...
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An FP’s guide to AI-enabled clinical decision support
To better understand the capabilities and challenges of artificial intelligence and machine learning, we look at the role they can play in...
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How to use type 2 diabetes meds to lower CV disease risk
The challenge: Translate evidence from cardiovascular outcomes trials of newer antidiabetic agents into a targeted management strategy.
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Presentation is key to diagnosing salivary gland disorders
Initial signs and symptoms offer the best guide to next steps in assessment, testing, and treatment, plus any needed referral or multidisciplinary...
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Primary care for the declining cancer survivor
Asking yourself 1 question can help you to estimate an advanced cancer patient’s prognosis and determine how best to help in setting end-of-life...
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Strategies to reduce and prevent polypharmacy in older patients
Deprescribing can be accomplished by using tested tools, good judgment, and a team approach.
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Physician burnout: Signs and solutions
From awareness to advocacy, here’s what you need to know to prevent burnout from taking hold.