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Easing the discomfort of a speculum exam
- Author:
- Nicole Vandenberg, MD
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
Applying a small amount of gel to the blades of a speculum before insertion won’t alter test results—but will reduce the patient’s discomfort.
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The shrinking case for saw palmetto
- Author:
- Jason Ricco, MD, MPH
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
Findings of this study should make physicians and patients alike reconsider the popularity of this herbal remedy for BPH symptoms.
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Should breastfeeding babies be given pacifiers?
- Author:
- Laura Wellington, MD
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
Tell breastfeeding moms who ask that question that pacifier use will not interfere.
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Statins for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver?
- Author:
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Mari Egan, MD, MHPE
Although physicians often avoid prescribing statins for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver, their use has been found to reduce cardiovascular...
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Consider this option for heavy menstrual bleeding
- Author:
- Robert Levy, MD
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Kate Rowland, MD
Women who fail to respond to—or are unable to tolerate—other treatments for heavy menstrual blood loss now have another choice.
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Treating UTIs in reproductive-age women—Proceed with caution
- Author:
- Jean Moon, PharmD
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Mari Egan, MD, MHPE
A new study suggesting that nitrofurantoin and sulfonamides are teratogenic highlights the need for a risk-benefit analysis when your patient is a...
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Help patients prevent repeat ankle injury
- Author:
- Jacob Hayman, MD
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Debra Stulberg, MD, MA
Tell patients that a simple home-based exercise regimen can help them avoid recurrent ankle sprains.
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What to do when warfarin therapy goes too far
- Author:
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Michael R. Wootten, MD
Warfarin is certainly a lifesaver—but it can also lead to potentially fatal hypocoagulability. Here we recommend best reversal options based on...
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Let them eat nuts—this snack is safe for diverticulosis patients
- Author:
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- John Hickner, MD, MSc
Nuts have many health benefits, and we now know there’s no reason for patients at risk of diverticulitis to avoid them.
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Acute gout: Oral steroids work as well as NSAIDs
- Author:
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Bernard Ewigman, MD, MSPH
- John Hickner, MD, MSc
Prednisone is a safe and effective alternative when NSAIDs are contraindicated.
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Use anesthetic drops to relieve acute otitis media pain
- Author:
- Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH
- Bernard Ewigman, MD, MSPH
- John Hickner, MD, MSc
Topical anesthetics rapidly ease ear pain in distressed children.