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- Scapular rash and endocrine neoplasia
A woman in her 30s presents with an itchy skin-colored rash over her scapula of 8 years’ duration.
- Can effective obesity counseling fit into the 20-minute appointment?
Information from a previsit questionnaire lays the foundation for effective and reimbursable counseling and interventions.
Chronic kidney disease in African Americans: Puzzle pieces are falling into placeAfrican Americans are disproportionately affected; genetic variants in APOL1 provide an important explanation.
- Treating Raynaud phenomenon: Beyond staying warm
Avoidance of cold and stress are fi rst-line measures, but if these fail, vasodilator agents are used.
- Is pregnancy safe after kidney transplant?
Yes, but successful pregnancy requires a team approach, patient education, and counseling.
- Navigating the anticoagulant landscape in 2017
What is the best strategy in acute venous thromboembolism? How should anticoagulation be managed before surgery?
- When cold-induced vasospasm is the tip of the iceberg
For a minority of patients, Raynaud phenomenon may be the presenting sign of a systemic disorder.
- Disparities in cervical cancer in African American women: What primary care physicians can do
African American women are disproportionately affected, but equal access to care may eliminate most of the disparity.
- Which patients with respiratory disease need long-term azithromycin?
Long-term use should be individualized, with benefi ts weighed against the risks and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Cervical cancer in African American women: Optimizing prevention to reduce disparities
Primary care providers play a crucial role in cancer control, including screening and follow-up.