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February 2006 (Vol. 55, No. 2)

Editorial

The insurance company blues
Jeff Susman, MD

 

InfoPOEMsŪ

Aspirin + clopidogrel better for short-term outcomes in acute MI

 Dyspepsia management guideline

Effective prevention and treatment of contact dermatitis

 Caffeine intake does not increase risk of hypertension in women

Analgesics okay in children with abdominal pain

 

Applied Evidence

Cephalosporins can be prescribed safely for penicillin-allergic patients
Michael E. Pichichero, MD

 Is pulse palpation helpful in detecting atrial fibrillation? A systematic review
Georga Cooke, BSc; Jenny Doust, BMBS, FRACGP; Sharon Sanders, MPH

The liver transplant recipient: What you need to know for long-term care
Josh Levitsky , MD ; Stanley Martin Cohen , MD

 

Photo Rounds

Annular rash on a newborn
Anne-Marie Warner, MD; Keith A. Frey, MD; Suzanne Connolly, MD

 

Practice Alerts

Disaster medical response: Maximizing your effectiveness
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

 

Clinical Inquiries

What is the appropriate management for a patient with CIN1 on colposcopy?
Erin Avrich, MD; Sandra Sulik, MD; Joan Nashelsky, MLS
Commentary
• Base follow-up testing on patient preference, cost, and convenience

 How safe is vaginal birth after cesarean section for the mother and fetus?
Paul Crawford, MD; Leonora Kaufmann, MLIS
Commentary
• Risks of C-section and labor must be considered when counseling regarding route of delivery
Lynda DeArmond , MD

What is the best surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic carriers of hepatitis B?
Bruin J. Rugge, MD, MPH; Jennifer Lochner, MD; Dolores Judkins, MLS
Commentary
• Offer screening to all with chronic hepatitis B infection, but stratify risk for HCC first
Michael Mendoza , MD, MPH

 Are major bleeding events from falls more likely in patients on warfarin?
Roger Garvin, MD; Ellen Howard, MLS
Commentary
• Major bleeding infrequent in fall patients with a therapeutic INR; more common with higher INR
Paul Crawford , MD

What is the recommended approach to asymptomatic patients who develop a reactive PPD?
Umang Sharma, MD; Carl Morris, MD; Sarah Safranek, MLIS
Commentary
• Address patient concerns about TB and treatment side effects
Richard Guthmann , MD

 What is the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis (rhus)?
Kevin Craig, MD, MSPH; Susan E. Meadows, MLS
Commentary
• Prescribe oral steroids for severe cases
Brian Crownover , MD, FAAFP, Lt Col, USAF, MC

 



 

 
 
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