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Slow-growing lesion on eyebrow
- Author:
- Michael Grover, DO
- Augustine Chavez, MD
- Steve Nelson, MD
- David Swanson, MD
It took a dermatoscopic examination followed by an e-consultation and shave biopsy to arrive at the diagnosis.
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The benefits of a standardized approach to opioid prescribing
- Author:
- David Patchett, DO
- Michael Grover, DO
- Molly Kresin, DO
- Michael Bryan, MD
- Jon Nordrum, DPT, DSc
- Matthew Buras, MS
- Susan Pierce
- Kristina McDaniel
This initiative increased patient acceptance of controlled substance agreements and random urine drug screening, and it led many patients to...
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Obstructive sleep apnea: A better Dx model for primary care
- Author:
- Michael Grover, DO
- Martina Mookadam, MD
- Yu-Hui Chang, PhD
- James M. Parish, MD
This study identified a method that provides a truer assessment of disease probability than has been achieved with history and physical exam...
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How should you treat the newly diagnosed hypertensive patient?
- Author:
- Gary Debrino, MD
- Michael Grover, DO
- William Nichols, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT DEPENDS ON THE PATIENT’S RISK FACTORS, physical condition, and preferences. All hypertensive patients can potentially...
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What steps can reduce morbidity and mortality caused by hip fractures?
- Author:
- Michael Grover, DO
- Frederick Edwards, MD
- Kristin Hitchcock, MSI
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Surgery within 24 hours of hip fracture is a critical step in reducing complications, and may decrease mortality compared...
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Should patients receive 23-valent pneumococcal vaccination more than once?
- Author:
- John Whiteside, MD
- Michael Grover, DO
- Kristin Hitchcock, MSI
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No patient-oriented evidence supports pneumococcal revaccination of any patient (high-risk or otherwise). Antibody levels...
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How should patients with Barrett’s esophagus be monitored?
- Author:
- Michael Grover, DO
- Carmen Strickland, MD
- Ellen Kesler, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Some patients who have been diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus will develop dysplasia and, in some cases, esophageal...