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Mashup Score: 0Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding | Annals of Internal Medicine - 2 year(s) ago
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common clinical entity. Expert management of acute GIB requires collaborative care between internists and other specialists. This article reviews the presentation, treatment, and prevention of acute GIB using recommendations from recent guidelines and expert panel reviews. The article acknowledges the pivotal role played by primary care providers in the…
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Mashup Score: 0Smoking Cessation | Annals of Internal Medicine - 2 year(s) ago
Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and its harms are well established. Physicians have more evidence-based resources than ever before to effectively treat smoking, including new uses and combinations of U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved pharmacotherapies and expanded community programs. In addition, electronic nicotine delivery systems are…
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#ICYMI from @RWJMS: #InTheClinic discusses the health consequences of smoking, prevention and treatment of smoking related diseases, and areas for practice improvement around smoking cessation: https://t.co/3njQ3hCWfD
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Mashup Score: 1Influenza | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
Seasonal influenza epidemics of variable severity pose challenges to public health. Annual vaccination is the primary way to prevent influenza, and a wide range of vaccines are available, including inactivated or live attenuated standard-dose, recombinant vaccines, as well as adjuvanted or high-dose vaccines for persons aged 65 years or older. Persons at increased risk for influenza complications…
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Are you ready for #fluseason? Early reports suggest that the flu is "back." New Annals #IntheClinic provides practical guidance for prevention, diagnosis, and management of #influenza. @CDCgov https://t.co/PJxtgaLz24 https://t.co/KMuBaQsUy3
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Mashup Score: 4Chlamydia and Gonorrhea | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
Gonorrhea and chlamydia rates have risen to record-high levels in the United States over the past decade. Because these infections are often asymptomatic, effective clinical management relies on screening of asymptomatic patients, particularly women younger than 25 years and men who have sex with men. If undetected and untreated, gonorrhea and chlamydia can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy,…
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#Gonorrhea and #chlamydia rates have risen to record levels in the US over the past decade. Infections are often asymptomatic, which adds to management challenges. Annals #IntheClinic discusses screening, treatment, and prevention of these common #STI #CME https://t.co/tGEBSvhGen https://t.co/HuR88KfTj9
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Mashup Score: 1Low Back Pain | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
Low back pain is a common problem that is the leading cause of disability and is associated with high costs. Evaluation focuses on identification of risk factors indicating a serious underlying condition and increased risk for persistent disabling symptoms in order to guide selective use of diagnostic testing (including imaging) and treatments. Nonpharmacologic therapies, including exercise and…
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Low back pain is a leading cause of disability and high health care costs. This updated Annals #IntheClinic provides practical advice for diagnosis, treatment, and management of #lowbackpain, including easy-to-understand information for patients https://t.co/EOQZUA0iQ9 #opioids https://t.co/kIeUzuo7af
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Mashup Score: 10
Liver tests are commonly performed in primary care and may signal the presence of acute or chronic liver disease. Abnormal results are defined by standardized rather than individual laboratory thresholds and must be interpreted in the context of a patient’s history and examination. The pattern and severity of liver injury may provide clues about the cause of disease and should guide diagnostic…
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Latest Annals #IntheClinic from @YaleMed discusses diagnosis, treatment, and management of the patient with abnormal liver test results https://t.co/7iu5h6icdD https://t.co/9HBxfxubNE
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Mashup Score: 4Menopause | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
This review focuses on the diagnosis and management of menopause, highlighting both hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options. In particular, the article focuses on recent data on the risks and be…
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Management of symptoms and conditions associated with #menopause is challenging. Learn more about the risks/benefits of hormone therapy to better counsel patients in this Annals #InTheClinic https://t.co/b1OphW9IZA. https://t.co/ru6e3KPr7t
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Mashup Score: 3Menopause | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
This review focuses on the diagnosis and management of menopause, highlighting both hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options. In particular, the article focuses on recent data on the risks and be…
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NEW Annals #InTheClinic out now on #menopause highlights both hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options https://t.co/41UGDAMCfz. https://t.co/SIm1TXA4GE
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Mashup Score: 14Multiple Sclerosis | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
Many groundbreaking advances have occurred in the field of multiple sclerosis since this series last reviewed the disorder in 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved 7 new medicati…
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A new Annals #InTheClinic by Michael J. Olek, DO, on #MultipleSclerosis shares groundbreaking advances that have occurred in the field since the last review of the disorder https://t.co/3bO1Pq3DY0. https://t.co/qOoxheBqgl
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Mashup Score: 3Depression | Annals of Internal Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
Most psychiatric care is delivered in primary care settings, where depression is the most common presenting psychiatric symptom. Given the high prevalence of depression worldwide and the well-estab…
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ICYMI the latest Annals #InTheClinic on #depression offers up-to-date guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of major depressive disorder, including practical considerations for delivering optimal and efficient care for these patients https://t.co/qGWxYlGwXB. https://t.co/B5QrcKZniY
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New Annals #IntheClinic from authors at @FoxChaseCancer @TempleHealth discusses diagnosis, management, and treatment for acute gastrointestinal bleeding https://t.co/NMsOJT2HRC