June 05, 2013
It is often difficult to get young patients to take deep breaths. This simple penlight trick can help.
June 05, 2013
What is the best method to use when quantifying proteinuria in children and adults?
June 04, 2013
At what point is it safe to consider stopping a steroid metered-dose inhaler?
June 04, 2013
What is the most appropriate method for working up a diagnosis of fatigue?
May 02, 2013
A simple technique gets patients with Parkinson disease and dementia to ambulate.
May 02, 2013
A trick to help pediatric patients sit still during routine exams.
May 02, 2013
In patients with chronic headaches, ear or jaw pain, a tongue blade test can detect TMJ.
May 02, 2013
A tip for performing a closed reduction on a dislocated finger.
May 02, 2013
How do I do what is best for the patient if the patient cannot afford a higher level of treatment?
May 02, 2013
What is a good screening test for evaluation of closed head injury?
May 02, 2013
What constitutes a reasonable workup for neutropenia in an otherwise healthy young person?
April 04, 2013
A simple technique can help stifle patients' gag reflex.
April 04, 2013
Applying triamcinolone prior to a transdermal patch helps prevent contact dermatitis.
April 04, 2013
Soda water or seltzer can help mask the flavor of bad-tasting medicine.
April 04, 2013
Are there any studies that support eliminating foods like sugar, milk and wheat to improve Hashimoto disease symptoms?
April 04, 2013
How precisely must one follow the manufacturer's directions with regard to the amount of powder and water used in preparing infant formula?
Medication, ablation or rate control for a patient with first onset of atrial fibrillation?
March 07, 2013
Omega-3 supplements can help constipation in postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Are there any guidelines for alternatives to cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin?
March 07, 2013
A patient returns after acyclovir fails to resolve a fever blister on the lip. What's the next step?
March 06, 2013
Consider unusual causes of chronic or recurrent ear pain.
March 06, 2013
Steps to follow after wound irrigation to ensure patient comfort.
March 06, 2013
How can I avoid unnecessary antibiotic use while still satisfying my patients?
March 05, 2013
Does the concentration of hypertonic saline affect intracranial pressure reduction in patients with traumatic brain injury?
February 07, 2013
A nurse practitioner shares a homemade gargling solution for patients with pharyngitis.
February 07, 2013
Would it be beneficial to give suprapharmacologic doses of vitamin D3 in cases of severe psoriasis?
February 07, 2013
A who takes acetaminophen for chronic neck and back pain awakens to a bloody nose and blood-soaked pillow. Could liver disease be to blame?
February 07, 2013
A girl with scoliosis returns to the clinic complaining of ankle pain.
January 10, 2013
Tips for improving the taste of oral electrolyte solution.
January 10, 2013
Asking medical-insurance representatives for their identification number can save time.
January 10, 2013
What is the most sensitive test to use when trying to diagnose toenail fungus?
January 10, 2013
What is the recommended treatment for patients diagnosed with dementia who are suffering with paranoia and/or hallucinations?
January 10, 2013
Is there any danger of systemic effects from chronic use of OTC steroid creams and/or ointments?
January 10, 2013
Many patients take vitamins that are more than 100% the recommended daily allowance. When do they begin to pose risks to kidney function?
December 06, 2012
Approximate proportions of skin rashes and lesions using your hand.
December 06, 2012
Advice for preventing shaving-related chafing, itching, bumps and lesions.
December 06, 2012
Many older patients take many medications, making contraindications a concern when trying to control hypertension.
December 06, 2012
When do patients benefit most from palliative care consults?
December 06, 2012
A young man presents with constant periumbilical pain, extreme weakness, anorexia, nausea, constipation, and orthostasis.
November 23, 2012
A nurse practitioner shares a tip for teaching students how to insert a speculum and locate the cervix.
November 23, 2012
Minerals in tap and bottled water can deactivate some of the hormones in thyroid medication.
November 22, 2012
A simple tip helps patients stay still during an eye exam by reducing eye pain associated with bright lights.
November 22, 2012
What are the next steps after ruling out Clostridium difficile?
November 21, 2012
A patient continues to have breakthrough bleeding while taking oral contraceptives, despite changing pills. What could be the cause?
November 21, 2012
Could vitamin D and calcium supplements be causing foul smelling urine?
October 03, 2012
Are dual-energy x ray absorptiometry scans safe for patients taking anti-seizure medication?
October 02, 2012
Does varicocele grade correlate with impotency level?
October 02, 2012
Can thyroid hormone replacement therapy affect bone density?
October 02, 2012
What considerations exist regarding the safety of using aripiprazole during pregnancy?
