Pulmonary nodules are classified as solid or subsolid, with subsolid nodules further classified as part-solid or pure ground-glass. Management strategies differ according to the type of nodule. A comparison of current and previous imaging studies, when available, is essential to assess the risk...
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Blood pressure measurement techniques
Do recommended blood pressure (BP) measurement techniques impact the accuracy of readings?
Cuff size, arm position, bladder distention, and leg crossing affect systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) measurement accuracy (1 mm Hg lower to 20 mm Hg higher). Thin clothing does not impact...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults
Importance Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and destruction of cartilage and adjacent bone and can lead to irreversible disability. Rheumatoid arthritis affects 0.53% of adults worldwide and 0.74% of US adults.
Observations Rheumatoid...
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder that causes severe daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life. Symptoms typically begin around age 10 to 20 years, yet diagnosis is often delayed for more than a decade.1 Narcolepsy is classified into narcolepsy type 1 (NT1; narcolepsy with...
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Obesity Management Pharmacotherapies and Lifestyle Treatment for Pediatric Obesity Management A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
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Importance Pediatric obesity is a global health challenge. Although health behavior and lifestyle treatment (HBLT) is foundational, the comparative effectiveness of HBLT, various pharmacotherapies, and their combinations remains unclear.
Objective To compare the...
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Primary Aldosteronism
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is an endocrine disorder that results from aldosterone overproduction by the adrenal glands, independent of physiological stimuli (hyperkalemia or renin). Symptomatic PA can cause hypertension and hypokalemia, but PA exists across a spectrum of severity from...
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Cervical Cancer Screening Updates—Focus on Self-Collected Primary Human Papillomavirus Testing
The incidence and mortality of cervical cancer have fallen since the adoption of widespread screening, but it still disproportionately affects underserved populations in the US. Expanding access to screening, especially in primary care settings, may reduce these disparities and improve women’s...
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Management of Shoulder Pain in Primary Care: A Review
Importance Shoulder pain is a common and disabling condition most often managed in primary care. This review provides an evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Observations Shoulder pain...
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Management of Shoulder Pain in Primary Care
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Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that can occur through the lifespan and is characterized by immune-mediated enteropathy in response to dietary gluten.1 Celiac disease affects at least 1% of the global population. Important risk factors are a first-degree relative with celiac disease,...
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