Applied Evidence

How to use type 2 diabetes meds to lower CV disease risk

Author:

Robert Gotfried, DO, FAAFP

The challenge: Translate evidence from cardiovascular outcomes trials of newer antidiabetic agents into a targeted management strategy.

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Applied Evidence

An FP’s guide to AI-enabled clinical decision support

Author:

John Halamka, MD, MS

Paul Cerrato, MA

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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Applied Evidence

Head & neck cancers: What you’ll see, how to proceed

Author:

Carl Bryce, MD

John Ewing, DO

Jon Waldemann, MD

Anne Mounsey, MD

Brian Thorp, MD

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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Behavioral Health

Suicide screening: How to recognize and treat at-risk adults

Author:

Meredith L.C. Williamson, PhD

Grady Hogue, MD

Jill Cotter, DO

Susan Roberman, MD

Gabriel Neal, MD

Brandon Williamson, MD

Choose a screening tool that focuses on current and past suicidal ideation, intent, and plan, and interview the patient. Plus: Avoid this common...

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Case Reports

Worsening nausea, vomiting, and dizziness • 20-pound weight loss in 2 months • mild hearing loss • reoccurring episodes of falls • Dx?

Author:

Daniel Murphy, MD

Michael Levy, MD, PhD

► Worsening nausea, vomiting, and dizziness for 2-months, resulting in a 20-pound weight loss
► Pruritus
► Ataxia
► Mild hearing...

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Case Reports

45-year-old woman • fever and chills • diffuse abdominal pain • shortness of breath • Dx?

Author:

Lauren Cowen, MD

Elizabeth Loomis, MD

► Fever and chills
► Diffuse abdominal pain
► Shortness of breath

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Clinical Inquiries

Does tranexamic acid reduce mortality in women with postpartum hemorrhage?

Author:

Lee Dresang, MD

Sheila Kredit, MD

Lia Vellardita, MA

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. When used in conjunction with the standard of care, 1 g intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid given 1 to 3 hours after...

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Commentary

It’s time to get to know AI

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

Artificial intelligence will be widely deployed in clinical tools that improve our diagnostic accuracy and provide better personalized data to...

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Photo Rounds

Dark patches around the trunk

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Photo Rounds

Red patches and thin plaques on feet

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Photo Rounds

Recurring rash on neck and axilla

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Photo Rounds

Firm and tender growth in right nostril

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Photo Rounds

Chronic blistering rash on hands

Author:

Christopher G. Bazewicz, MD

Matthew F. Helm, MD

Jeffrey J. Miller, MD

The location of the patient’s lesions and multiple risk factors suggested that an uncommon disorder was at work.

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Photo Rounds

Symmetric hair loss across frontal and temporal scalp

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PURLs

Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs?

Author:

Deborah Phipps, MD

Erik Butler, DO

Anne Mounsey, MD

Michael M. Dickman, DO

David Bury, DO

Ashley Smith, MD, MBA

Nick Bennett, DO, MBA

Ben Arthur, MD, MBA

Bob Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM

We typically take a blood pressure within 3 minutes of a patient rising from a supine to a standing position. But is that too long?

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PURLs

Supplemental oxygen: More isn’t always better

Author:

Ashley Smith, MD

Bob Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP

Nick Bennett, DO

Benjamin Arthur, MD

Michael Dickman, DO

A recent study says that in certain populations, supplemental oxygen above certain levels can increase mortality.

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Practice Alert Podcast

Vaping related lung injury: Warning signs, care, & prevention

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes what we know about EVALI—e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury. He describes the...

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