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- Geriatric update 2022: Preventing Alzheimer disease and more
Key topics include Alzheimer dementia, effects of frailty and social isolation, COVID-19 risks in patients with dementia, hospital-at-home programs, deprescribing antihypertensive drugs, bisphosphonate-related fractures, and cannabis use.
- Primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A case-based approach
The authors present commonly encountered clinical scenarios that pose challenges in decision-making in primary and secondary prevention.
- Cirrhotic coagulopathy: A rebalanced hemostasis
Cirrhosis affects all 3 phases of coagulation, leading to a delicate new equilibrium, easily disturbed and tipped toward either bleeding or thrombosis by acute events such as infection, renal failure, and invasive procedures.
- The role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in managing type 2 diabetes
A review of the evidence regarding the benefits and adverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus or obesity.
- Metastatic bone disease: Early referral for multidisciplinary care
A lack of awareness and recognition of symptoms continues to delay referral to specialist teams. The authors provide guidance for early diagnosis and referral.
- Women’s health update: A literature review impacting primary care
The authors review cardiovascular disease, bone health, breast cancer risk, cervical cancer prevention, postpartum depression, pelvic pain, and emergency contraception.
- Which ICU patients need stress ulcer prophylaxis?
An examination of the controversy surrounding stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients, with guidance for its appropriate use in this setting.
- Anticoagulation management of post-cardiac surgery new-onset atrial fibrillation
A review of studies and recommendations for this condition.
- Chronic anal pain: A review of causes, diagnosis, and treatment
The authors identify and review 3 main diagnostic categories: local causes, functional anorectal pain, and neuropathic pain syndromes.
- Palliative care: An update for internists
A review of recent research to guide symptom management, advance-care planning, and communication training to maximize compassionate care.