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Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Significantly Reduces Risk for Incident Diabetes
Migraines Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Harm Child Neurodevelopment
Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Deficits in Relational Memory Are Common in Early Psychosis
Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care
Pharmaceutical Treatments for Opioid Abuse May Benefit Teens
Gaps in Physician Knowledge, Management of Prediabetes Identified
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Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings. -
Could Summer Depression Be Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Although winter is most commonly associated with seasonal affective disorder, some people experience SAD during the summertime. -
Multiple Medical Errors and Negligence
A series of medical errors and negligence that occurred in a nursing home lead to an elderly man’s death. -
AAN Issues Guideline Update for Immunization in Patients With MS
AAN has issued a practice guideline update for vaccine-preventable infections and immunizations for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). A subcommittee of the AAN — tasked with developing, disseminating and implementing these guidelines — found improvements and additions to the recommendations previously issued in 2002. -
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Chronic Allergic Disease
Eosinophilic esophagitis is marked by an inflammatory cascade that leads to subepithelial fibrosis and esophageal dysmotility.
Can a Ketogenic Diet Benefit Patients With Mental Health Disorders?
A review of research reveals that a while ketogenic diet may hold some promise for individuals with mental health disorders, additional studies are necessary.
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Advisor Forum
Rethinking Prescribing Diclegis
Diclegis is the only FDA-approved prescription medication for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy that is classified as Category A (safe for mom an baby). Before writing a prescription, consider the price tag.
Poison Ivy Prevention
Always wear gloves to protect the skin from exposure to poison ivy, and remove them before touching anything.
CME/CE
Clinical Review
Keeping Current on the Management of C diff Infection: Pearls for Practice
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