Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
It’s time to start asking all patients about intimate partner violence
Many people endure a menacing or violent romantic partner—yet few physicians ask about this risk, or actual harm. Here is a roadmap for screening...
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Applied Evidence
Aspirin for primary prevention: USPSTF recommendations for CVD and colorectal cancer
Patient age, baseline cardiovascular disease risk, bleeding risk, and personal preference regarding aspirin use are key to decision making. A...
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Applied Evidence
Keeping caries at bay in breastfeeding babies
As an infant grows, human milk may become the substrate for cariogenic bacteria. Here’s what to watch for and how to counsel parents.
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Applied Evidence
High ankle sprains: Easy to miss, so follow these tips
Misdiagnosis can result in increased loss of play time and chronic ankle dysfunction. Here are the physical exam maneuvers and imaging options to...
Behavioral Health
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Behavioral Health
Postpartum anxiety: More common than you think
Postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression, but is often overlooked. Here’s when to suspect it.
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Subacute polyarticular arthralgias • swelling of the ankles and right knee • recent travel to the Dominican Republic • Dx?
► Subacute polyarticular arthralgias
► Swelling of the ankles and right knee
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Case Reports
Daily headaches • associated nausea • obesity • Dx?
► Daily headaches
► Associated nausea
► Obesity
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is significantly associated with...
Commentary
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Commentary
Aspirin for primary prevention: It depends
No wonder our patients are confused!
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Newborn with desquamating rash
The patient’s age and the appearance of the lesions pointed us to the proper diagnosis in this case.
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Photo Rounds
Large mass on shoulder
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Photo Rounds
Rash with hair loss
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Photo Rounds
Dark spots in multiple locations
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Photo Rounds
Painful lump on back
PURLs
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PURLs
Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS?
A randomized controlled trial says “Yes,” but current guidelines say “No.”
Practice Alert Podcast
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Practice Alert Podcast
The 2018 AHA/ACC cholesterol guidelines: What’s changed?
Treating to a target cholesterol level is back for many, and there is a role for medications other than just statins in certain patients...