Applied Evidence

Smoking cessation: What should you recommend?

Author:

Paul Bornemann, MD

Amirarsalan Eissa, MD, MPH

Scott M. Strayer, MD, MPH

Fifty years after a landmark report on its perils, smoking remains a major public health problem. Here’s the latest on how best to help patients...

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Applied Evidence

HIV prevention: A 3-pronged approach

Author:

Nicholas Yagoda, MD

Richard Moore Ii, MD

HIV infection may not command the headlines it once did, but the public health threat it poses is still formidable. These steps can help us get...

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Applied Evidence

Targeting gut flora to treat and prevent disease

Author:

Jill Schneiderhan, MD

Tara Master-Hunter, MD

Amy Locke, MD, FAAFP

There’s evidence to suggest that probiotics, prebiotics, and a high-fiber diet can help manage various illnesses. Here’s how to translate gut...

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Case Reports

Severe anal pain • perianal swelling • no history of injury to the area • Dx?

Author:

Christos G. Galanakis, MD, PhD

Ilias Bouzakis, MD

Pavlos Polakis, MD

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Commentary

Finally, an extra set of hands

Author:

John Hickner, MD, MSc

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HelpDesk

Is there an increased risk of GI bleeds with SSRIs?

Author:

Sarah Rindfuss, PharmD, BCPS

Stephen A. Wilson, MD, MPH

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Practice Alert

USPSTF urges extra step before treating hypertension

Author:

Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA

Use ambulatory or at-home blood pressure measuring to confirm high readings found in the office. Vary screening intervals according to patient age...

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PURLs

Aneuploidy screening: Newer noninvasive test gains traction

Author:

Sarah Nickolich, MD

Narges Farahi, MD

Kohar Jones, MD

Anne Mounsey, MD

Favorable results from the 2 studies reviewed here have prompted ACOG to recommend that cell-free DNA screening be discussed with all pregnant...

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