Opinion
Thoughts on the CDC update on opioid prescribing guidelines
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
While the guidelines do a great job recommending how to prescribe opioids, they do not go into any depth discussing other treatment options.
Opinion
Ozempic: The latest weight loss craze and how over-prescribing is harming patients
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
“Most of us have seen our patients with diabetes having difficulty getting a prescription for Ozempic filled,” says family physician.
Opinion
Is the American Venous Forum consensus statement on lymphedema helpful?
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
Patients receiving treatments rarely become symptom free.
Opinion
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines 2022: Management and treatment
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
According to the GOLD report, initial management of COPD should aim at reducing exposure to risk factors such as smoking or other chemical...
Opinion
2022 GOLD Report: Tips for diagnosing and evaluating COPD
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
The disease is now described as involving chronic limitation in airflow that results from a combination of small airway disease and parenchymal...
Opinion
New guidelines on MRI use in patients with MS explained
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
Family physicians are often the ones who make the initial diagnosis of MS.
Opinion
Benefits of low-dose CT scanning for lung cancer screening explained
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
CHEST gives 18 recommendations and further evidence of the benefits of CT screening.
Opinion
Guidelines for dementia and age-related cognitive changes
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
While these guidelines are aimed at psychologists, primary care doctors are often the first ones to evaluate a patient who may have dementia.
Opinion
Few clinical guidelines exist for treating post-COVID symptoms
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
‘We can prevent many infections from this virus, but we are still left to manage many post-COVID symptoms,’ says Dr. Linda Girgis.
Opinion
Updates in clinical practice guidelines for Lyme disease
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
Diagnosing Lyme disease is often difficult, but there is good evidence that submitting a removed tick for identification is good practice.
Opinion
New guidelines dispel myths about COVID-19 treatment
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
NIH’s recently updated COVID-19 treatment guidelines are essential for primary care physicians to know, writes Dr. Linda Girgis.
Opinion
ASH guidelines for venous thromboembolism: What family physicians need to know
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
A recommendation regarding the use of DOACs may ease some of the burden of monitoring patients on long-term Coumadin.
Opinion
New acute pain guidelines from the ACP and AAFP have limitations
- Author:
- Linda Girgis, MD
Pain can be multi-factorial and treating it requires a multi-pronged approach.