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A Better Approach to the Diagnosis of PE
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- David C. Bury, DO
- Michael M. Dickman, DO
- Nick Bennett, DO
- Ashley Smith, MD
- Robert Oh, MD, MPH, FAAFP
- Robert Marshall, MD, MPH, MISHM, FAAFP
A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that’s needed to safely and effectively reduce reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose pulmonary...
Article
A better approach to the diagnosis of PE
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- David C. Bury, DO
- Michael M. Dickman, DO
- Nick Bennett, DO
- Ashley Smith, MD
- Robert Oh, MD, MPH, FAAFP
- Robert Marshall, MD, MPH, MISHM, FAAFP
A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that’s needed to safely and effectively reduce our reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose PE.
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Best uses of osteopathic manipulation
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Tanner Nissly, DO
- Jodi Blustin, MD
- Andrew Bader, DO
- Erin Westfall, DO
Osteopathic manipulative treatment helps patients with lower back pain. The evidence for its effectiveness with headaches and IBS, however, is...
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Kidney Stones? It’s Time to Rethink Those Meds
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
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Kidney stones? It’s time to rethink those meds
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
Despite being recommended for ureteral stone expulsion, tamsulosin or nifedipine are no more effective than placebo.
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Prolotherapy: A nontraditional approach to knee osteoarthritis
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Trent Christensen, MD
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Kohar Jones, MD
Dextrose injections into the knee can reduce pain and improve a patient’s quality of life.
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Should you screen for postpartum depression?
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- M. Altaf Kaiseruddin, MD
Yes. Evidence suggests that screening new moms for depression leads to better outcomes, and should be routine.
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Is this pregnancy viable?
- Author:
- Andrew H. Slattengren, DO
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Sonia Oyola, MD
When bleeding or pain occur in early pregnancy and ultrasound is inconclusive, a single progesterone test can often answer that question.