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Elder abuse: Primary care strategies for screening
The primary-care provider may be the only contact homebound elders have outside the abuse situation.
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Dermatology Information Center
Trust Your Gut: Diagnosis and Treatment of Keto Rash
Author reviews a case of prurigo pigmentosa in a patient following the ketogenic diet and outlines a strategy to diagnose and treat this condition.
Pediatrics Information Center
Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Obesity Risk in Children
As new research indicates that long-term use of artificial sweeteners may increase body mass index, a literature search was performed to assess the effect of artificially sweetened beverages on weight gain in the pediatric population.
CME/CE Features
An update on treatments for sleep disorders
Insomnia affects the mind as well as the body. Treatment should combine psychological intervention, behavioral change, and possibly drug therapy.
Mood Disorder Information Center
Mental Health Update: Recognizing and Treating Depression in Primary Care
A number of barriers prevent identification of depression in primary care settings, including time constraints of providers and a lack of established screening and diagnostic protocols.
CME/CE Features
Controversy over fish oil’s cardioprotective effects
Trial results poured cold water on claims that omega-3s prevent heart attacks. What does the future hold for these popular supplements?
CME/CE Features
Postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy: Communication and care
Guidance for the primary-care clinician to identify and treat this chronic and highly prevalent condition.
The Waiting Room
Using caffeine to promote alertness
If used appropriately, caffeine can help medical personnel stay alert throughout the day.
The Waiting Room
Identifying parasomnias in the sleep cycle
Parasomnias are undesirable physical or experiential events that occur during sleep as movements, emotions, perceptions, and dreams.
The Waiting Room
A later start benefits teens’ health
Delayed sleep phase syndrome shifts circadian rhythms and sleep and wake times, making it more difficult for teens to get up early.
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