Opinion
Thoughts on primary care in 2023
Many things have been added to the plate of primary care professionals. Patients need doctors now more than ever to give excellent, compassionate...
Opinion
Medications that scare me
Many medications can cause cardiac symptoms and other serious side effects in elderly patients.
News
What do high BUN/Cr ratios mean?
What is the most likely source of this patient’s bleeding?
Opinion
How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
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Nitroglycerin’s safety and value examined
Is it safe for a man with coronary artery disease who takes nitroglycerin to also take sildenafil?
Opinion
How can I keep from losing my mind?
“To date the actual therapies for dementia have been disappointing.”
News
Do lipid labs need to be fasting?
There are instances when patients need to have fasting labs.
Opinion
Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”
Opinion
Is hepatitis C an STI?
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
Opinion
How to make visits run more smoothly and be more productive
Some symptoms are so distressing and severe that symptomatic treatment is needed, but most aren’t.
News
What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.
Opinion
Practice guidelines highlights from past year
Based on the most recent Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines, what would be the preferred therapy for this patient?
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Tips for connecting with your patients
Ascertaining how concerned patients are about their symptoms will help you make decisions.
Opinion
My favorite physical exam pearls
For those seeking to increase their comfort with conducting the physical exam, below are several methods I have found helpful to use in practice...
Opinion
Case: Older patient with T2D has recurrent flushing
Learn four principles to help make diagnoses in challenging cases like this one.