Objective: In the United States, on average, every 15 s, someone visits a hospital emergency department (ED) for a dental condition. This commentary summarizes the recommendations from a 2024 clinical practice guideline for the pharmacological management of acute dental pain associated with...
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Atrial Fibrillation: A Review
Importance: In the US, approximately 10.55 million adults have atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is associated with significantly increased risk of stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, dementia, chronic kidney disease, and mortality.
Observations: Symptoms of AF include palpitations,...
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Hydroxyurea for Children and Adults with Hemoglobin SC Disease
Background: Hemoglobin SC (HbSC) is a common sickle hemoglobinopathy that causes acute complications, chronic organ damage, and early death with no established disease-modifying treatment. In this trial, we examined the safety and efficacy of hydroxyurea treatment in patients with HbSC.
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What Parents Should Know About Allergic Rhinitis
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic rhinitis in children.
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Essential Thrombocythemia: A Review
Importance: Essential thrombocythemia, a clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm with excessive platelet production, is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and bleeding. The annual incidence rate of essential thrombocythemia in the US is 1.5/100 000 persons.
Observations: Patients...
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Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults
KEY POINTS
Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for more than 30 chronic conditions relevant to the older adult; 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared with no physical activity.
Physical activity is one of the most...
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In-Office Knee Injection Technique: Tips for Success
Dr. Skelley demonstrates a technique for performing a sterile "no touch" technique for in-office knee injections. The rationale and steps for the procedure are described in this video.
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Sodium restrictions in heart failure
Clinical question
Does sodium restriction improve outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF)?
Bottom line
In patients with CHF, restricting dietary sodium to less than 2 g/day does not reduce death or hospitalization compared with 2 to 3 g/day.
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Common white lesions of the oral cavity: Review of clinical presentations and management
Objective: To provide primary care physicians with a review of common oral white lesions and a practical management algorithm.
Sources of information: Between January and April 2024 relevant literature and clinical guidelines were searched for using the PubMed MEDLINE database with no...
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