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- Postexposure management of infectious diseases
People who have been exposed to an infectious disease should be evaluated promptly and systematically.
- Patients with challenging behaviors: Communication strategies
Having a plan to deal with difficult personality types leads to better communication and outcomes—and less stress.
Bedbugs: Helping your patient through an infestationPhysicians are often at the forefront in the diagnosis and treatment of bedbug infestation.
- Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and the heart and brain
Early-onset hypertension is common. Other complications include heart disease and intracranial aneurysm.
Diagnosis and treatment of hyperkalemiaIt is most common in patients with renal impairment, can be life-threatening, and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
- Fall risk and anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in the elderly: A delicate balance
The decision-making process is complex and should be shared with the patient and the patient’s family and caregivers.
- Combined hormonal contraceptives and migraine: An update on the evidence
These contraceptives are contraindicated in women who have migraine with aura, but benefit vs risk is debatable.
- Maternal asthma: Management strategies
The benefits of asthma treatment during pregnancy outweigh the risks associated with the medications used.
- Is there a doctor on board? In-flight medical emergencies
Although not legally required to render assistance, physicians have an ethical obligation to do so and should be prepared.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Evaluation and medical management in primary careEffective medical therapy is available but underutilized in the primary care setting.