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Which Spinal Fusion Approach Provides a Lower Risk of Post-Surgical Complications For Elderly Patients With Cervical Trauma?

05/16/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers examined in-hospital complications following anterior and posterior spinal fusion surgeries in elderly patients.

05/16/2024

Research Summary

Comparison of Thick, Thin Liquid Diet for Hospitalized Patients With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias, Dysphagia

05/16/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

A retrospective cohort study comparing thick and thin liquid diets for patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) and dysphagia yielded mixed results.

05/16/2024

Conference Coverage

Conference Coverage

Wrap-Up—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Evidence-Based Update

05/15/2024

Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD

In his PUPC 2024 session, "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Evidence-Based Update", Dr Heidelbaugh presented an evidence-based approach to the diagnostic and treatment options for gastroesophageal reflux...

05/15/2024

Conference Coverage

Wrap-Up: Using the Most Recent Safe Opioid Prescribing and Alternative Therapy Guidelines in Primary Care

05/15/2024

Randall Hudspeth, PhD, MBA, MS, APRN-CNP, FRE, FAANP

In his PUPC 2024 session, "Using the Most Recent Safe Opioid Prescribing and Alternative Therapy Guidelines in Primary Care" Dr Hudspeth provided an overview of the national guidelines for managing pain...

05/15/2024

Conference Coverage

Conference Coverage

Wrap-Up—Empowering the Patient: Shared Clinical Decision Making and Advocating for the Patient

05/15/2024

Linda Davis, MD

In this video, Linda Davis, MD, provides a review of her session, "Empowering the Patient: Shared Clinical Decision Making and Advocating for the Patient" at Practical Updates in Primary Care. In her...

05/15/2024

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Dosing GH in Children

05/16/2024

Based on the current guidelines from the Pediatric Endocrine Society, which of the following is an accurate initial dose of growth hormone for a child?Based on the current...

05/16/2024

Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A

A 17-Fold Increase in Measles Cases Puts Elimination Status at Risk in United States

05/13/2024

Jennifer Walsh, DNP, CPNP, CNE

In 2000, measles was effectively eradicated in the United States, meaning that there were no outbreaks for a year or more. However, the recent rise in measles cases in 2024 is threatening its elimination...

05/13/2024

Legal Pearl

Legal Pearl

US Supreme Court Raises Bar for Prosecuting Physicians Who Prescribe Opioids for Pain

05/07/2024

What's Your Diagnosis?

An ovoid plaque with pustular exudate and golden-brown crust is seen on the patient’s vertex scalp.

What's Your Diagnosis?

Pustular Scab on an Elderly Woman's Head

04/30/2024

Michelle L. Gallagher, DO¹ • Casey Schukow, BS² • Meghan Grossmann, BS²

Michelle L. Gallagher, DO1 • Casey Schukow, BS2 • Meghan Grossmann, BS2

04/30/2024

pop quiz

Diagnosing Herpes Zoster

04/18/2024

Photo Essay

An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps, Part 37: Keratosis Pilaris

04/15/2024

Alexander K.C. Leung, MD^1,2, Benjamin Barankin, MD³, Joseph M. Lam, MD⁴, Kin Fon Leong, MD⁵

Alexander K.C. Leung, MD1,2, Benjamin Barankin, MD3, Joseph M. Lam, MD4, Kin Fon Leong,...

Keratosis Pilaris Keratosis pilaris, frequently referred to as “chicken skin” by patients, is a disorder of keratinization of the infundibulum of pilosebaceous follicles characterized by keratinous plugs...

04/15/2024