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Hip Pain, Irregular Skin Lesions in a 12-year-old GirlA symptom and a sign from a triad that is pathognomonic for this patient's condition. What's your Dx?
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Hip Pain, Irregular Skin Lesions in a 12-year-old GirlA symptom and a sign from a triad that is pathognomonic for this patient's condition. What's your Dx?
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Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine: Update on Treatment OptionsIf the goal of headache therapy for adolescent migraineurs is a pain-free adult life, here's a road map.
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Treatment of Diabetes in Older Adults: Guideline HighlightsThe Numbers: >90% of US adults aged ≥65 yrs have diabetes; 33% of those have T2DM; ~50% of older adults have prediabetes. We highlight new Endocrine Society treatment guidance.
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Pruritic Papulovesicular Rash on Lower Legs: Your Dx?Here are key clues: an intensely pruritic rash on the lower legs that developed within hours after the patient walked through a grassy field near a lake.
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Pruritic Papulovesicular Rash on Lower Legs: Your Dx?Here are key clues: an intensely pruritic rash on the lower legs that developed within hours after the patient walked through a grassy field near a lake.
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Elinzanetant Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Reductions in Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms, Meta-analysis ShowsElinzanetant reduced VMS frequency and intensity, and improved sleep and quality of life, according to the meta-analysis to be presented at the ACOG 2025 meeting.
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Expanding Leg Ulcer in a Young WomanSelf-treatment has done nothing to slow the progress of this lesion which the patient thought might be an insect bite at first. Your Dx?
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Top 3 Atrial Fibrillation Studies in 2018Andexxa, CABANA, and new AF score. Cardiologist and Patient Care author Payal Kohli, MD, highlights 3 pivotal developments from 2018.
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Vaping-related Hospitalization, Mortality: A Quiz on New CDC GuidanceTry your hand at these 8 questions based on the latest CDC guidance on rehospitalization and mortality in patients with vaping-related lung injury.
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New COPD Drugs: 2019 in ReviewFDA 2019 approvals for COPD treatment included a cryotherapy spray and other novel & breakthrough therapies. Updates at-a-glance, here.
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Elevated Phosphorous in CKD: How to Avoid Vascular CalcificationThe optimal choice of medication to bind excess phosphate in patients with advanced CKD won't always be straightforward.
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Considering Aspirin: 8 Questions on Primary CVD PreventionThe role of aspirin in primary prevention of CV disease changed for good with results from 3 pivotal trials. Do you recall results and recommendations? Find out.
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EVAPORATE: Icosapent Ethyl Added to Statins Slowed Coronary Atherosclerosis ProgressionAHA Scientific Sessions 2019: Early results from the EVAPORATE study suggest promise for icosapent ethyl as add-on therapy in patients with high TGs already taking statins.
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4 Dangerous Holiday Food-Drug InteractionsWith the holiday season in full swing, you will want to remind your patients of these 4 hazardous holiday food and drug interactions.
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Risk-Based Kidney Care May Be On the WayNew risk prediction models may help identify patients with and without diabetes at elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, say authors of a recent study.
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ADPKD Quiz: Questions on Disease ProgressionThe risk for end-stage renal disease in patients with ADPKD is high. What factors increase the risk and how is it best managed? Test yourself.
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Combating Vaccine Misinformation: Q&A With Amesh Adalja, MDInfectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses key vaccine policy changes, strategies to combat misinformation, and ways PCPs can boost vaccine confidence.
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A Confluent, Crusty RashHow would you approach diagnosis of this widespread, nonpruritic rash? Lab work? Skin tests? Or will history and physical findings suffice?
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Optimizing Treatment for Patients With IBDA glance at therapeutic strategies being investigated to improve the treatment and outcomes of patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.
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Kidney Disease: Three Studies At-a-GlanceHighlighted: Chronic kidney disease and stroke risk, syphilis in ESRD patients, and how healthy diets may reduce CKD incidence.
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Rx Shorts: August 2018Ongoing Shingrix shortage, thyroid medication recalled, reduced opioid manufacturing, and more Rx updates that could impact your practice.
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5 Challenges Physicians Face When Screening for Cognitive DeclinePrimary care clinicians are generally the first clinical contact for older adults with early signs of dementia. Our survey uncovered 5 primary challenges to being in that role.
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Hyperbilirubinemia and Diffuse Skin Lesions in a Woman with Diabetes, CVDCan you identify the cause of the hyperpigmented umbilicated lesions seen bilaterally on the patient's extremities and on her back?
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Hyperbilirubinemia and Diffuse Skin Lesions in a Woman with Diabetes, CVDCan you identify the cause of the hyperpigmented umbilicated lesions seen bilaterally on the patient's extremities and on her back?
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Is Medication Adherence a True Quality Indicator of CF Center Performance?Measures used to assess medication adherence in cystic fibrosis patients may overestimate use of therapy, according to results of a new study.
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Consider Coronary Artery Calcium: 7 QuestionsHow current are you on CAC and its place in CVD risk assessment? This short quiz will reveal your score.
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Considering Aspirin: 8 Questions on Primary CVD PreventionThe role of aspirin in primary prevention of CV disease changed for good with results from 3 pivotal trials. Do you recall results and recommendations? Find out.
