Journal of Family Practice

Diabetes is a progressive disease associated with micro- and macrovascular complications. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the leading contributor to chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, which itself is associated with an increased burden of cardiovascular disease, increased risk of hypoglycemia, and increased risk of death beyond that caused by diabetes alone. In this video series available on The Journal of Family Practice website, the authors discuss how CKD in people with T2D is defined, potential consequences of CKD in this patient population, and how those with CKD and T2D should be identified, monitored, and treated...

BENZODIAZEPINES REMAIN THE FIRST-LINE REGIMEN FOR ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME (AWS) AND ARE THE ONLY CLASS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN PLACEBO FOR REDUCING SEIZURE (STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION [SOR]: B, BASED ON 3 MEDIUM-QUALITY RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS [RCTS]). ANTICONVULSANTS ARE NO MORE EFFECTIVE THAN PLACEBO AT REDUCING SEIZURES (SOR: B, BASED ON 10 MODERATE-QUALITY RCTS). GABAPENTIN REDUCES WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS AND IS LESS SEDATING THAN BENZODIAZEPINES (SOR: B, BASED ON 1 MEDIUM-QUALITY RCT). CARBAMAZEPINE ALSO REDUCES WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS (SOR: B, BASED ON 3 RCTS)...

It took a dermatoscopic examination followed by an e-consultation and shave biopsy to arrive at the diagnosis.

The HEADSS approach is one way to begin discussing key clinical and social topics and to guide further screening or intervention.

YES, TO SOME DEGREE-BUT IT IS OF UNCERTAIN CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE. OVER A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS, METFORMIN MODESTLY REDUCED WEIGHT (-2.1 KG) AND BODY FAT MASS (-1.9%), BUT NOT BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) OR LEAN BODY MASS, IN ADOLESCENTS WHO WERE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE. THIS IS COMPARABLE TO LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS (DIET AND EXERCISE) SUPPORTED WITH > 26 HOURS OF COUNSELING, WHICH MODESTLY IMPROVED BMI BUT NOT WEIGHT. (STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION [SOR]: A, BASED ON A LARGE META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS [RCTS] OF VARIABLE QUALITY)...

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In the January 2019 article "Migraine: Expanding our Tx arsenal" (J Fam Pract. 2019;68:10-14,16-24), Table 2: Establishing the differential diagnosis of headache provided information that was incorrectly categorized. The table should not have included "Temporal arteritis" as a trigger for a headache caused by infection. Rather, the table should have listed "Temporal arteritis" among the triggers for a headache caused by an autoimmune disorder. In addition, "Acute and chronic sinusitis" and "Meningitis" should not have been listed as triggers for a headache with an iatrogenic or intoxication cause...

The location of the patient's lesions, as well as her underlying conditions, pointed to the diagnosis.

► History of bullying ► Lack of social support ► Multiple linear scars on breasts.

This study supports the use of an ICS/LABA as needed for adults with intermittent, mild persistent, and moderate persistent asthma.

Prioritized immunization is advised with the 2 COVID-19 vaccines. A third meningococcal ACWY vaccine is now the only one approved for those > 55 years.

A number of factors-including patient age and risk for recurrence-influence treatment choices. Here's a closer look at what to consider.

The complexity of this disorder poses a clinical challenge like few others.

This review lists the questions to ask to obtain important diagnostic clues and provides an algorithm for evaluating palpitations when the initial Dx is not evident on EKG.

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The goal of this monograph will focus on emerging treatment updates, reviewing current treatment guidelines, and advances in the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The goal of this activity is to increase awareness among healthcare providers about the role of aspirin in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

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