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- Postexposure management of infectious diseases
People who have been exposed to an infectious disease should be evaluated promptly and systematically.
Bedbugs: Helping your patient through an infestationPhysicians are often at the forefront in the diagnosis and treatment of bedbug infestation.
- Combined hormonal contraceptives and migraine: An update on the evidence
These contraceptives are contraindicated in women who have migraine with aura, but benefit vs risk is debatable.
- Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and the heart and brain
Early-onset hypertension is common. Other complications include heart disease and intracranial aneurysm.
- Fall risk and anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in the elderly: A delicate balance
The decision-making process is complex and should be shared with the patient and the patient’s family and caregivers.
- Maternal asthma: Management strategies
The benefits of asthma treatment during pregnancy outweigh the risks associated with the medications used.
- Concussion: Evaluation and management
Initial therapy involves several days of cognitive and physical rest, then a gradual return to activities.
- Is there a doctor on board? In-flight medical emergencies
Although not legally required to render assistance, physicians have an ethical obligation to do so and should be prepared.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Evaluation and medical management in primary care
Effective medical therapy is available but underutilized in the primary care setting.
- Radiation-induced heart disease: A practical guide to diagnosis and management
Unfortunately, radiotherapy for breast cancer or lymphoma can damage the heart.
