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Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain
It’s time to review our dosing with ketorolac for acute pain management.
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What’s the best treatment setting for stable PE patients?
The answer seems to be the outpatient setting. Here’s why.
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Should you reassess your patient’s asthma diagnosis?
Asthma may not be a permanent diagnosis in adults. A study finds that up to one-third of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma no longer had it...
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Time to stop glucosamine and chondroitin for knee OA?
Prior studies provided conflicting results regarding the efficacy of these medications. This study offers evidence for discontinuing them.
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Time to switch to nonsterile gloves for these procedures?
Are sterile gloves worth the extra cost for common cutaneous surgeries? This systematic review and meta-analysis provides answers.
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First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting?
Don't jump to antibiotic Tx for mild, uncomplicated diverticulitis, a recent RCT says. Observation may be just as effective.
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Let low-risk moms eat during labor?
Allowing low-risk pregnant women to eat less restrictive diets during labor may not only make them happier, but may shorten labor, too.
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A new protocol for RhD-negative pregnant women?
Can cell-free DNA testing reduce unnecessary use of anti-D immunoglobulin in RhD-negative women and still prevent harm to their RhD-positive...
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Treating migraines: It’s different for kids
Certain medications used for migraine prevention in adults do not perform the same way in children and adolescents and can actually cause harm.
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An easy approach to obtaining clean-catch urine from infants
Current collection methods leave much to be desired. But a new method may provide a quick alternative.
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Does fish oil during pregnancy help prevent asthma in kids?
The evidence on fish oil has been mixed, but this study affirms its benefits—in certain women.