Patient who have had a hip prosthesis operation (and many others) habitually rotate their legs outward. Devices such as shoes with outriders either fail to keep them rotated inwardly or cause pressure sores on the feet.
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Two promising new drugs for hepatitis C interfere with antiretrovirals, particularly ritonavir. Caution is advised when treating co-infected patients.
The evidence from a large risk surveillance is robust. The study even controlled for intake of fruits, vegetables, water, and juice. Here are suggestions for patients who may find it difficult to break the habit.
When attempting closed reduction of a fractured or dislocated finger, do you ever find it so slippery that you can’t get a good grip?
If patients complain of numbness and weakness of one or both hands, ask if they regularly ride a bicycle.
An important goal of anti-retroviral therapy is preventing transmission of the virus. The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute offers detailed new guidance on how to achieve this.
A quick tip to make blood draws safer and easier
Unfortunately, the growing epidemics of hypertension and gout are often a package deal. Recent data demonstrate that 74% of people with gout are also hypertensive.
Management makes all the difference when it comes to your income. Focus on delegation, billing and collections, and payer management to improve your compensation-not just on seeing more patients.
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VIDEO - Productivity is the name of the game in primary care. The more patients you see, the more you earn. But seeing more patients can't just mean working faster or harder, it has to mean working smarter. Here are five things you can start doing to make your days easier and more lucrative.
Your staff can make or break you. Primary care practices generally spend over 50% of their overhead on staff. Here are some tips for making sure you are getting the most for your investment.
Dizzy patient? Their brain might not be getting enough blood, thanks to their antihypertensive dosage.
These days, every dollar counts. Here are our top tips for making sure you collect what you are owed. A few simple steps can make a big difference in your bottom line.
You really don't have to accept every manager care contract that comes your way, even if it means losing patients. Know your costs to choose right.
Geriatric anorexia might be a sign of illness-or simple oral discomfort
Your front desk staff create the first impression for your patients. Make sure they play the role well.
Data from a long-term prospective study reveal that for many older women, the pace of bone mass deterioration takes place on the scale of decades, not single years. Here, the lead author of the study describes how to interpret the results to choose the date for your own patient's next bone density test.
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