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Consider this SGLT2 inhibitor for patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction

Author:

Sanketh Produttur, MD

Gregory Castelli, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCES

The addition of empagliflozin to usual therapy reduced hospitalization risk, regardless of patients’ diabetes status.

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Which anticoagulant is safest for frail elderly patients with nonvalvular A-fib?

Author:

J. Scott Earwood, MD

Justin L. Wilkie, MD

Jennifer L. FernandezVasquez, MD

In a retrospective study comparing direct oral anticoagulants vs warfarin in this population, apixaban’s adverse event rate was lower regardless...

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A “no-biopsy” approach to diagnosing celiac disease

Author:

Timothy Mott, MD

Carrie Gray, DO

Jon Storey, MD

This noninvasive alternative to the diagnostic gold standard may cut risk and expense for adult patients.

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Noncardiac inpatient has acute hypertension: Treat or not?

Author:

Robert C. Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP, FAMIA

Derrick J. Thiel, MD

Haroon Samar, MD, MPH

A retrospective study found more harm than benefit from treating elevated blood pressure in hospitalized noncardiac patients.

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Can early introduction of gluten reduce risk of celiac disease?

Author:

Ashley U. Hall, MD, FACOG

Erica S. Meisenheimer, MD, MBA, FAAFP

Robert C. Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP, FAMIA

This UK study revealed the benefits of introducing gluten at age 4 months.

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Colchicine may decrease cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease

Author:

Leslie Griffin, MD

Julia Groce, MD

Sara Conway, MD

This oral anti-inflammatory agent may offer a low-cost option for prevention of cardiovascular events in this patient population.

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Migraine relief in 20 minutes using eyedrops?

Author:

Yufei Ge, MD

Gregory Castelli, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM

One randomized crossover trial demonstrated the effectiveness of this simple, affordable treatment for patients with acute migraine pain.

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Time to consider topical capsaicin for acute trauma pain?

Author:

Dillon Cleary, MD

Samuel Burton, MD

Brock Cardon, MD

Topical capsaicin is more effective than topical piroxicam at reducing pain in acute upper extremity injuries.

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Getting a jump on recovery from sports-related concussion

Author:

Leah Stem, MD

Gregory Castelli, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM

Early subthreshold aerobic exercise safely improved recovery time over a stretching regimen among adolescents in this clinical trial.

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Alcohol abstinence reduces A-fib burden in drinkers

Author:

Derrick J. Thiel, MD

Robert C. Marshall, MD, MPH, MISM, FAAFP, FAMIA

Tyler S. Rogers, MD, FAAFP

A recent Australian study demonstrated a significant reduction in A-fib recurrence and burden among regular drinkers who abstained from alcohol....

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Is it time to approach spontaneous pneumothorax more conservatively?

Author:

Gregory Jones, MD

Jeremias Georgiadis, MD

Valerie Staples, DO

Rebecca Mullen, MD, MPH

A recent study provides modest evidence for observational management over interventional treatment, sparing patients from invasive procedures.

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