A nurse fired for falling asleep on the job
After a nurse is fired for falling asleep at her job at a hospital, she claims that it was in retaliation for taking time off under the FMLA.
Print Issue: June 01, 2017
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.
Coal tar: an anti-inflammatory treatment for psoriasis
Coal tar products are commonly used as a treatment for psoriasis.
Genetic testing: an overview for clinicians
Understanding genetic testing allows providers to make the most of this resource in patient care.
Integrative therapies during and after breast cancer treatment: a clinical practice guideline
Evidence supports the routine use of mind-body practices, such as yoga, meditation, relaxation techniques, and passive music therapy, to address common mental health concerns in patients with breast cancer.
Screening for preeclampsia throughout pregnancy recommended by USPSTF
The USPSTF recommends that pregnant women receive screening for preeclampsia with blood pressure measurements throughout pregnancy.
Colonoscopy timing after positive fecal test linked to colorectal cancer risk
A follow-up colonoscopy more than 10 months after a positive FIT result is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer and more advanced disease at the time of diagnosis.
Corticosteroids for sore throat: a mixed bag of results
Oral corticosteroids could be an alternative symptomatic treatment for acute sore throat, which is a significant burden in primary care and a source of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
Short-term oral corticosteroid use associated with increased risk for sepsis, venous thromboembolism
Approximately 1 in 5 American adults use corticosteroids in the short term, which is associated with an increased risk for sepsis, venous thromboembolism, and fracture.
Metastatic pancreatic cancer: a new clinical practice guideline
The guideline will help clinicians determine the appropriate treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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