Can Taking Iron Pills Elevate Liver Enzymes?
Iron taken in typical replacement doses has not been linked to elevated liver enzymes.
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Treatment for a patient with an epididymal cyst
A sonogram reveals a 9-mm epididymal cyst.
Treatment for cutaneous abscesses
Antibiotics do not always need to be used for cutaneous abscesses, but the condition must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to make a final decision regarding the appropriate course of treatment for any individual.
Evidence-based practices for suicide prevention
Physician education in depression recognition and treatment and restricting access to lethal methods have significant data supporting their effectiveness in suicide prevention.
Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
A transurethral resection of bladder tumor allows examination and determination of histology, depth of invasion, and involvement beyond the bladder.
Are prostate biopsies linked to the spread of cancerous cells?
Cases of prostate biopsies resulting in the spread of cancerous cells are rare.
Treating premenopausal women with fibroids and dysmenorrhea
The standard treatment option for premenopausal women who do not wish to get pregnant is hysterectomy.
Zika virus: a primary care response
Healthcare professionals should be educated about the hallmark signs and symptoms of the Zika virus.
How effective is a kenalog injection for seasonal allergies?
Corticosteroids may relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, but are not always appropriate.
Non-narcotic analgesics for musculoskeletal pain
Which non-narcotic analgesics are best for treating musculoskeletal pain?
A side effect of the flu vaccine?
A clinician questions wonders if there is a connection between cardiac arrhythmia and the flu vaccine.
Laser therapy for onychomycosis of the toenails
What is the mechanism of action for laser treatment for onychomycosis of the toenails?
The anti-inflammatory effects of statins
Is the real benefit of statins their anti-inflammatory benefits?
SGLT2 receptor blockers for diabetes
SGLT2 receptor blockers are only approved for type 2 diabetes.
Treatment for urinary tract infections in the uncircumcised male child
Circumcision should be recommended for male, uncircumcised children with recurring UTIs.
Black urine after a spinning class
After taking a spinning exercise class, a woman developed acute kidney injury.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
A man with worsening pain in his right arm is diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
Xylitol, toxicity, and pets
Xylitol can be used as an alternative medicine but is very toxic to dogs.
Pertussis vaccine efficacy
Whole cell pertussis vaccines are more effective than newer, acellular versions.
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole- induced aseptic meningitis
A young woman presented with symptoms consistent with aseptic meningitis after taking a dose of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.
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