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Examining for a Dislocated Hip in Infants

In many countries clinical examination is the primary screening tool to identify dislocated hips in newborns, with a positive screening examination typically triggering an ultrasound assessment of the hips. However, the condition is rare and the examination can be difficult to perform. We...

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newborns hips Examination dislocated hip Missed Diagnosis

Tilt Table Testing

Author/s: Chesire, W.P., Dudenkov, D.V., Munipalli, B.

A 43-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of recurring symptoms of sudden onset of fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain, lightheadedness, and nausea that were associated with standing and resolved with sitting. These symptoms began 1 month after mild COVID-19 infection. At...

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tilt table testing syncope COVID-19 Dyspnea electrocardiography Echocardiography tilt table Physical Examination Cardiac Catheterization

Tilt Table Testing

Author/s: Chesire, W.P., Dudenkov, D.V., Munipalli, B.

A 43-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of recurring symptoms of sudden onset of fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain, lightheadedness, and nausea that were associated with standing and resolved with sitting. These symptoms began 1 month after mild COVID-19 infection. At...

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tilt table testing syncope COVID-19 Dyspnea electrocardiography Echocardiography tilt table Physical Examination Cardiac Catheterization

Uterine Fibroids

Author/s: Marsh, E.E., Wegienka, G., Williams, D.R.

Uterine fibroids are sex–steroid responsive benign tumors primarily composed of smooth muscle cells and extracellular matrix that develop in the wall of the uterus.1 They are one of the most common neoplasms in reproductive-aged women. Lifetime prevalence estimates in premenopausal women range...

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Uterine fibroid Urinary Bladder Leiomyoma Uterus Hysterectomy Extracellular Matrix Myocytes Smooth Muscle Infertility Abdomen

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review

Author/s: Siegel, C.H., Sammaritano, L.R.

Importance
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and immune-mediated injury to multiple organ systems, including the mucocutaneous, musculoskeletal, hematologic, and kidney systems. Approximately 3.4 million people worldwide have...

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Kidney Lupus Erythematosus Lupus Nephritis Kidney Failure

Substance Use Resources

Substance Use Resources
The AHRQ Academy has compiled and developed several resources for providers treating substance use disorders in primary care and ambulatory care practices.

Drug Efficacy in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Akathisia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Author/s: Gerolymos, C, Barazer, R, Yon, D.K., Loundou, A, Boyer, L, Fond, G

Importance: Antipsychotic-induced akathisia (AIA) occurs in 14% to 35% of patients treated with antipsychotics and is associated with increased suicide and decreased adherence in patients with schizophrenia. However, no comprehensive review and network meta-analysis has been conducted to compare...

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Antipsychotic Agents akathisia biperiden trazodone cyproheptadine gallopamil propranolol vitamin B 6

ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents

Author/s: Peterson, BS, Trampush, J, Maglione, M, Bolshakova, M, Brown, M., Rozelle, M

Objective. The systematic review assessed evidence on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents to inform a planned update of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines.

Data sources. We searched PubMed...

Shorter Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Older Adults After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Author/s: Dae Yong Park, Jiun-Ruey Hu, Yasser Jamil, Michelle D Kelsey, W Schuyler Jones, Jennifer Frampton, Ajar Kochar, Wilbert S Aronow, Abdulla A Damluji, Michael G Nanna

Importance: The optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for older adults after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is uncertain because they are simultaneously at higher risk for both ischemic and bleeding events.

Objective: To investigate the association of abbreviated...

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Cardiology elderly patients heart health dual antiplatelet therapy

Therapist-guided remote versus in-person cognitive behavioural therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Author/s: Sara Zandieh, Seyedeh Maryam Abdollahzadeh, Behnam Sadeghirad, Li Wang, Randi E McCabe, Liam Yao, Briar E Inness, Ananya Pathak, Rachel J Couban, Holly Crandon, Kian Torabiardakani, Peter Bieling, Jason W Busse

Background: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for several psychiatric and somatic conditions; however, most randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have administered treatment in person and whether remote delivery is similarly effective remains uncertain. We sought...

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cognitive behavioural therapy CBT telehealth teletherapy

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