Frontotemporal dementia should be considered in adults aged 50–75 years presenting with behavioural or language changes. After Alzheimer disease, it is the second most common cause of dementia among adults younger than 65 years.1 Frontal and temporal lobe degeneration results in behavioural or...
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Epley manoeuvre’s efficacy for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in primary-care and subspecialty settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Although previous studies have reported general inexperience with the Epley manoeuvre (EM) among general physicians, no report has evaluated the effect of EM on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in primary care by using point estimates or certainty of evidence. We conducted this...
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Postpartum Depression-New Screening Recommendations and Treatments
Perinatal mental health conditions are those that occur during pregnancy and the year following childbirth, whether onset of the condition(s) predates pregnancy or occurs in the perinatal period. Perinatal mental health conditions are the leading cause of overall and preventable maternal...
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2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, I
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation engages in a continuous review of new, peer-reviewed, published cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid science. Draft Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations are posted online throughout the year, and this annual...
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Referred otalgia: Common causes and evidence-based strategies for assessment and management
Objective: To provide family physicians and general otolaryngologists with a practical, evidence-based, and comprehensive approach to the management of patients presenting with suspected referred otalgia.
Sources of information: The approach described is a review based on the authors'...
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Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings: Systematic Review
Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings: Systematic Review
Background. Unhealthy alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 140,000 deaths annually. Only 0.9 percent of Americans who...
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Effects of dance therapy on cognitive and mental health in adults aged 55 years and older with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Individuals with mild cognitive impairment are at high risk of developing dementia. Dance therapy has promising applications in delaying cognitive decline. However, the effectiveness of dance therapy for older adults with mild cognitive impairment is unclear. The objective of this...
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Management of de Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Importance: There is a plethora of treatment options for patients with de Quervain tenosynovitis (DQT), but there are limited data on their effectiveness and no definitive management guidelines.
Objective: To assess and compare the effectiveness associated with available treatment options...
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Topical Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 10% of the US population. AD often occurs as a childhood disease in conjunction with allergies and asthma, but it can also persist into or arise de novo in adulthood. AD negatively affects quality of life,...
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Evaluation and Treatment of Knee Pain: A Review
Importance: Approximately 5% of all primary care visits in adults are related to knee pain. Osteoarthritis (OA), patellofemoral pain, and meniscal tears are among the most common causes of knee pain.
Observations: Knee OA, affecting an estimated 654 million people worldwide, is the most...
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