Applied Evidence

Breaking the cycle of medication overuse headache

Author:

Allison Crain, MD

Care of this disorder can be complex—from ruling out another secondary cause of headache to supervising detox from abortives, providing...

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Applied Evidence

Tactics to prevent or slow progression of CKD in patients with diabetes

Author:

Faraz Ahmad, MD, MPH

Matthew J. Goldman, MD

Annual screening of urinary parameters, ongoing clinical vigilance, and proper medical therapy can help to keep declining renal function at bay....

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Applied Evidence

Atopic dermatitis: More than just a rash

Author:

Franklin Berkey, DO, FAAFP

Joseph Wiedemer, MD, FAAFP

Atopic dermatitis’ association with allergic rhinitis and asthma is well known, but there is also increased risk of food allergies, ADHD,...

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Behavioral Health

Recognizing and intervening in child sex trafficking

Author:

Piali Basu, DO, MPH

Vidhi Doshi, MD

Ana Malinow, MD

John Huang, MD, MPH

Coleen Kivlahan, MD, MSPH

Lindsay Mann, NP

Know the risk factors, choose from among 3 validated screening tools, and use a trauma-informed approach with those likely involved in trafficking...

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Case Reports

20-year-old man • sudden-onset chest pain • worsening pain with cough and exertion • Dx?

Author:

Rachel A. Reedy, PA

Michael K. Davis, MD, FAAP

Rachel M. Coleman, MD, FAAP

Carolyn G. Carter, MD, MS, FAAP

► Sudden-onset chest pain
► Worsening pain with cough and exertion
► No improvement with naproxen

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Case Reports

60-year-old man • chronic cough • history of GERD & dyslipidemia • throat tickle • Dx?

Author:

Selena R. Pasadyn, MS

Robert Cain, MD

► Chronic cough
► History of GERD & dyslipidemia
► Throat tickle

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Clinical Inquiries

Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion?

Author:

Jason W. Deck, MD

Thomas Kern, MD

Lamont Cavanagh, MD

Matthew Bartow, DO

Franklin T. Perkins III, MD

Toni Hoberecht, MA, MLIS, AHIP

Alyssa Migdalski, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, in some populations. Youth and adolescents with self-reported history of concussion had increased risk of depressive...

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Commentary

Systemic Racism and Health Disparities: A Statement from Editors of Family Medicine Journals

Author:

Sumi M. Sexton, MD

Caroline R. Richardson, MD

Sarina B. Schrager, MD, MS

Marjorie A. Bowman, MD

John Hickner, MD, MSc

Christopher P. Morley, PhD

Timothy F. Mott, MD

Nicholas Pimlott, MD, PhD

John W. Saultz, MD

Barry D. Weiss, MD

The year 2020 has been marked by historic protests across the United States and the globe sparked by the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery,...

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Commentary

Systemic racism: An editor’s note

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

This month’s editorial was jointly written by the editors of 10 prominent family medicine publications, including JFP, and is being published...

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Photo Rounds

Growing brown and pink plaque

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Photo Rounds

Neck papules in a young man

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Photo Rounds

Longstanding rash

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Photo Rounds

A hard-to-reach bleeding lesion

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Photo Rounds

Generalized pruritic blisters and bullous lesions

Author:

Zeeshan Afzal, MD

Richard P. Usatine, MD

In a patient with no history of skin disease, a recent change provided a clue to his condition.

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Photo Rounds

Pelvic pain

Author:

William Terrill, MD

Cassie Tran, MD

Don Nguyen, MD, MHA

When a complete metabolic panel offered no clues, we turned to imaging. And that’s when we had our diagnosis.

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Photo Rounds

Scaly lesion on forearm

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Photo Rounds

Child with yellow nodule

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Cluster of hyperpigmented spots

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Photo Rounds

Painful hand and foot plaques

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PURLs

Can viscous fiber lower glycemic markers in type 2 diabetes?

Author:

Erica S. Meisenheimer, MD, MA

Bob Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP, FAMIA

Samuel M. Tiglao, DO, FAAFP

Tyler S. Rogers, MD

David C. Bury, DO, FAAFP

Michael M. Dickman, DO, FAAFP

Robert C. Oh, MD, MPH, FAAFP

The first meta-analysis to focus on viscous dietary fiber in T2D suggests a potential role for this supplement in improving glycemic control.

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PURLs

No pain, if you’ve got game

Author:

Benjamin J. McCollum, MD

Stephen J. Conner, MD

J. Scott Earwood, MD

Allowing children to engage in “active” distraction techniques—such as playing a video game—during venipuncture can lead to reduced pain and...

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Practice Alert Podcast

COVID-19 vaccines: The rollout, the risks, and the reason to still wear a mask

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

This month, Dr. Campos-Outcalt provides practical insights on the rollout of the 2 coronavirus 2019 vaccines that have been approved for emergency...

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