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Use a laser to get patients walking

Use a laser to get patients walking

A simple technique gets patients with Parkinson disease and dementia to ambulate.

Magic hands to soothe a restless child

Magic hands to soothe a restless child

A trick to help pediatric patients sit still during routine exams.

A tongue blade can detect temporomandibular joint disorder

A tongue blade can detect temporomandibular joint disorder

In patients with chronic headaches, ear or jaw pain, a tongue blade test can detect TMJ.

Get a grip on dislocated fingers

Get a grip on dislocated fingers

A tip for performing a closed reduction on a dislocated finger.

How to suppress gagging during a strep test

How to suppress gagging during a strep test

A simple technique can help stifle patients' gag reflex.

Minimize reactions to transdermal patches

Minimize reactions to transdermal patches

Applying triamcinolone prior to a transdermal patch helps prevent contact dermatitis.

A little carbonation helps the medicine go down

A little carbonation helps the medicine go down

Soda water or seltzer can help mask the flavor of bad-tasting medicine.

Ease constipation caused by calcium supplements

Ease constipation caused by calcium supplements

Omega-3 supplements can help constipation in postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Identifying the cause of bilateral ear pain

Identifying the cause of bilateral ear pain

Consider unusual causes of chronic or recurrent ear pain.

Easing pain during suturing

Easing pain during suturing

Steps to follow after wound irrigation to ensure patient comfort.

Providing appropriate mental health care for low-income patients

Providing appropriate mental health care for low-income patients

How do I do what is best for the patient if the patient cannot afford a higher level of treatment?

Testing for closed head injury

Testing for closed head injury

What is a good screening test for evaluation of closed head injury?

Diagnosing neutropenia

Diagnosing neutropenia

What constitutes a reasonable workup for neutropenia in an otherwise healthy young person?

Dietary adjustments to control Hashimoto disease

Dietary adjustments to control Hashimoto disease

Are there any studies that support eliminating foods like sugar, milk and wheat to improve Hashimoto disease symptoms?

When mixing formula, prepare only as directed

When mixing formula, prepare only as directed

How precisely must one follow the manufacturer's directions with regard to the amount of powder and water used in preparing infant formula?

First steps when treating atrial fibrillation

Medication, ablation or rate control for a patient with first onset of atrial fibrillation?

Cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin

Are there any guidelines for alternatives to cephalosporins in patients allergic to penicillin?

Determining the cause of a refractory lip blister

Determining the cause of a refractory lip blister

A patient returns after acyclovir fails to resolve a fever blister on the lip. What's the next step?

Antibiotic overuse must be avoided

Antibiotic overuse must be avoided

How can I avoid unnecessary antibiotic use while still satisfying my patients?

Reducing intracranial pressure after head injury

Reducing intracranial pressure after head injury

Does the concentration of hypertonic saline affect intracranial pressure reduction in patients with traumatic brain injury?

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