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Mashup Score: 3Wait-and-Watch Is an Option for Patients With Symptomatic but Uncomplicated Gallstones - 1 day(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 3Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment - 2 day(s) ago
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 15% of the U.S. population, and many people are unaware of their diagnosis. Screening may be considered for patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, age 60 years and older, family history of kidney disease, previous acute kidney injury, or preeclampsia. Diagnosis and staging of CKD are based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), excessive urinary albumin excretion, or evidence of kidney parenchymal damage lasting more than three months. eGFR should be determined using the CKD-EPI creatinine equation without the race variable. Risk calculators are available to estimate the risk of progression to end-stage renal disease. When possible, serum cystatin C should be measured to confirm eGFR in patients with CKD. Blood pressure should be maintained at less than 140/90 mm Hg, with a systolic blood pressure target of 120 mm Hg or less for patients tolerant of therapy, using an angiotensin-converting enzym
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Mashup Score: 3
The relevance of the optimal management of insomnia will not be lost on the practicing primary care physician, given that up to 50% of adults report symptoms of acute or chronic insomnia.1,2 Clinically, patients with insomnia have depressed mood, poor school and work performance, and self-reported reduced quality of life.3,4 They also have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.5 Economically, the condition generates direct and indirect costs of up to $100 billion each year.2,6
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Mashup Score: 1
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Mashup Score: 3Positive, Rather Than Negative, Messaging of Weight Loss Might Motivate Patients to Try to Lose Weight - 8 day(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 2Diary of a Family Physician - 9 day(s) ago
The morning starts with our team huddle. We review the scheduled patients to verify care gaps. Our financial staff call patients to verify their insurance status or update their sliding fee status if they are uninsured.
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Mashup Score: 3Revista Médica AFP Podcast - 10 day(s) ago
Revista Médica AFP Podcast es una versión en español del popular y práctico Podcast de AFP.
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Mashup Score: 2AFP Podcast - 11 day(s) ago
AFP Podcast
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Mashup Score: 0Neonatal Facial Lesion - 11 day(s) ago
A 4-day-old infant presented for an initial well-child visit. His mother was concerned about discoloration on the right side of the infant’s face. The discoloration was present at birth and had not changed in color or size. The mother reported that the infant showed no signs of bleeding, pruritus, or pain. He had no other lesions on his body.
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Mashup Score: 2Allergic Rhinitis: Rapid Evidence Review - 12 day(s) ago
Allergic rhinitis, the fifth most common chronic disease in the United States, is an immunoglobulin E–mediated process. A family history of allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic dermatitis increases a patient’s risk of being diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. People in the United States are commonly sensitized to grass, dust mites, and ragweed allergens. Dust mite–proof mattress covers do not prevent allergic rhinitis in children two years and younger. Diagnosis is clinical and based on history, physical examination, and at least one symptom of nasal congestion, runny or itchy nose, or sneezing. History should include whether the symptoms are seasonal or perennial, symptom triggers, and severity. Common examination findings are clear rhinorrhea, pale nasal mucosa, swollen nasal turbinates, watery eye discharge, conjunctival swelling, and allergic shiners (i.e., dark circles under the eyes). Serum or skin testing for specific allergens should be performed when there is inadequate response
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