Preventive Care
Chronic venous outflow obstruction: An important cause of chronic venous diseaseA review of the key factors to consider in management of chronic venous outflow obstruction, and advice on how best to get patients the care they need.
- Changing US trends in contraceptive choices
The history and the pros and cons of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and long-acting reversible contraceptives are examined.
- Another influenza season in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season is upon us at the ominous milestone of more than 722,000 US deaths from COVID-19.
- DXA and clinical challenges of fracture risk assessment in primary care
Overdependence on dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, especially for patient populations the test was not designed for, may lead to poor clinical decisions.
- Should my older adult patients take aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
For patients age 70 and older, recent evidence shows that the harms outweigh the benefits.
- Elevated hCG can be a benign finding in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
A search for the source of the elevation in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women who are not pregnant and have no disease or tumor may delay patient care.
- We have a greater understanding of ‘cardiac syndrome X,’ but questions remain
A better understanding of angina due to ischemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease has led to recognition of coronary microvascular dysfunction in many of these patients.
- Ketogenic diets in the management of type 1 diabetes: Safe or safety concern?
A review of the potential risks and benefits for managing type 1 diabetes based on available evidence.
- Risk-based guidelines: Redefining management of abnormal cervical cancer screening results
A shift from results-based to risk-based management, based on the patient’s immediate and 5-year risks of grade 3 or higher cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- How do you effectively evaluate the elderly for alcohol use disorder?
A brief review of clues to an underrecognized and underdiagnosed problem with physical as well as emotional and social consequences.
