About Pain: 10 Things You Should Know
Chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and cancer combined. Here are some facts and figures about pain for you to consider. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 15, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
If at First the Statin Fails . . . Try, Try Again!
Nearly three-quarters of patients who are initially "statin-intolerant" are able to re-start therapy on a graduated-dosing schedule and continue on an intermittent dosing regimen. The approach effectively reduces LDL-C levels and helps patients achieve LDL-C targets. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Are Central BP Readings the “Waves” of the Future?
Central blood pressure readings will one day help clinicians better tailor hypertension treatment and eliminate medications that do more harm than good. Cleveland Clinic physician Greg Rutecki explains why. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Adult Intussusception: A Rare Cause of Bowel Obstruction
Adult intussusception is a rare entity, accounting only for 1 to 5 per cent of cases of bowel obstruction. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Getting to the Bottom of Foot Problems—A Photo Quiz
A wide range of disorders show up in the feet, and patients often turn to their primary care physician to find the diagnosis. This week's photo quiz offers several presentations to test your knowledge. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 14, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Reach for Guideline-recommended Antibiotics, Even in Severe CAP
An abstract presented at IDWeek 2013 will have primary care physicians re-thinking use of expensive broad-spectrum antibiotics for even their very sick patients. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
ACG Meeting: Advance the Dx and Rx of GI Disorders
Opportunities to obtain the latest scientific knowledge and institute scientifically sound therapy to maintain the highest quality of patient care abound at the meeting. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Heal Physician Burnout Overnight
How do you know you are in Survival Mode? You believe patients, your nurse, the lab reports and phone calls are out to get you. You become cynical and sarcastic--especially under your breath. Your sole focus is to GET HOME and it starts the moment you walk in. If you can relate, read more, here. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Localized Eczema: What Cause?
What strategy will you choose to help cure this woman's local rash? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Antibiotic Prescriptions for ARIs More Likely at Day’s End
An IDWeek 2013 poster presentation quantified clinician fatigue with the finding that Boston-area primary care physicians were more likely to prescribe antibiotics for ARIs at the end of the day than when they were fresh on the job in the morning. Can you relate? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 11, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Restless Leg Syndrome: Which Symptom is a Diagnostic Feature?
Restless leg syndrome goes unrecognized in many people who present to primary care with complaints of sleep disruption. Which of these symptoms will you add to your list of queries? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 10, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Restless Leg Syndrome: An Urge to Move Triggered by Rest
Restless leg syndrome is fairly common but often goes undetected among patients who present to primary care complaining of sleep disruption. Here, what to look for. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 10, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
If RLS is Suspected, What Test Would you Order Next?
The patient describes difficulty falling and staying asleep and a sensation of "tension" in her arms, abdomen, and legs. The tension wakes her at night and only rising and walking helps relieve it. What test next? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 10, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
If RLS is Presumed, Order a Serum Ferritin Level
Iron deficiency seen in restless leg syndrome is identified as an important secondary cause and supplementation helps relieve symptoms. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 10, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Cephalic Tetanus, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, And Skin Lesions
How much do you know about cephalic tetanus? Perioperative hypotension? PCOS? Take this week’s test and see if you can answer these 5 questions. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - October 10, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
