Eosinophilic esophagitis: A chronic inflammatory disorder
Primary care providers need to be able to recognize the symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis early in the disease process.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Treatment for HCV genotype 1 infection
Viekira Pak is indicated for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection, with or without ribavirin.
GLP-1 receptor agonist for chronic weight management
Saxenda is adjunct to reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management.
PAMORA for opioid-induced constipation
Naloxegol functions as a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist in tissues such as the gastrointestinal tract, thereby decreasing the constipating effects of opioids.
Combination drug for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Glyxambi is adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus when treatment with both empagliflozin and linagliptin is appropriate.
Narcotic abuse in the emergency department
Providers need to address the overuse of prescription narcotics in the emergency room.
Fever and tachycardia after a liver transplant
A 29-year-old woman, 12 years post-liver transplant, presents with fever and tachycardia and had recently reported fatigue, weakness, and abdominal pain.
Soothing coughs and sore throats with marshmallow
The leaves and roots of the marshmallow plant can be used as an antitussive and for sore throat relief.
Southern-style diet linked to risk for heart disease
A Southern diet included added fats, fried food, and processed meats raises the risk for acute coronary heart disease.
A perioperative approach for pediatric asthma
Pediatrics patients with asthma who have to undergo surgery are at risk for complications.
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