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Exercise guidelines for patients with diabetes

Carl Sherman September 01, 2010

Prescribe at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 90 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercises per week, plus some weight training.

Endoscopic surgery for fistula creation

Debra Kleinschmidt, PhD, PA; Sandip Kapur, PhD, MD; and David B. Leeser, MD September 01, 2010

A new, minimally invasive approach will decrease morbidity among hemodialysis patients and help improve their quality of life.

HIV: Make the diagnosis and take the next step

Julie G. Stewart, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, and Amy R. Weinberg, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC July 01, 2010

With the CDC urging screening for all willing patients, providers will be testing and managing a growing number of HIV-positive individuals.

New data guide update on panic disorder

Carl Sherman June 01, 2010

This disabling condition interferes with daily functioning and can cause  significant distress. Pharmacotherapy is not the only treatment option.

Navigating the evidence about cancer screening

Lisa Stern, APRN May 01, 2010

Patients will be relying on you to clear up the confusion stemming from the most recent recommendations for mammography and Pap testing.

Strategies for patients suffering insomnia

April 01, 2010

Evaluation and management of chronic insomnia, the most prevalent sleep disorder, may require behavioral as well as pharmacologic therapies.

What to look for with  drug-induced urticaria

Natasha Casie Chetty, MD, and Clive E.H. Grattan, MD March 01, 2010

An accurate diagnosis is crucial. It is necessary to know which related drugs need to be avoided, as well as alternative drugs to recommend for patients.

Links between obesity and mental health

Lisa K. Diamond, RN, MSN, FNP-C March 01, 2010

When treating obesity, psychological issues must not be overlooked. Learning why patients eat can help clinicians improve what patients eat.

Mixing NSAIDs with antiplatelet therapy

Carl Sherman March 01, 2010

Combining these agents may compound GI complications. New guidelines help primary-care clinicians identify and protect patients most at risk.

Managing UTIs in debilitated patients

Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD January 29, 2010

A common occurrence among this patient population, urinary tract infection causes significant morbidity and mortality.

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