Serotonin Syndrome versus Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome With an estimated 1 in 6 individuals in the US taking at least one psychotropic medication, prescribers will need to be aware of the potential side effects ranging from mild to life-threatening. The most prescribed psychotropic medications are antidepressants, followed by […]
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Mental Health Challenges As 2021 ends, I find myself wondering what new clinical challenges the next year will bring. It is particularly true of mental health problems as our patients, and we face more uncertainty (and less consensus) in this pandemic era in which we find ourselves.
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A nursemaid’s elbow is a common name for a radial head subluxation. This injury has also been termed elbow subluxation, pulled elbow, or slipped elbow. All of these describe a sudden pull of a pronated arm leading to the displacement of the annular ligament.1 Who? How? Radial
Clinicians must keep up with the latest practice guidelines, and this is challenging as guidelines are constantly changing, especially in Women’s Health. In my upcoming session at the 2022 SBHPP Conferences, I will be providing an overview of the latest Women’s Health Guidelines, including Cervical Cancer, Breast
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Overview of the latest Women’s Health Guidelines. Clinicians must keep up with the latest practice guidelines, and this is challenging as guidelines are constantly changing, especially in Women’s Health. In my upcoming session at the 2022 SBHPP Conferences, I will be providing an overview of the latest
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Psoriasis and your Patients These days, it seems that most of us can’t avoid seeing a TV ad for a psoriasis medication when watching our favorite shows. Most of these ads seem to promise “clear to near-clear skin” using these medications. Unfortunately, this promise follows many horrible
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Salt over your shoulder In ancient times salt was a valuable commodity primarily because it was hard to procure, making it very costly. A superstition says spilling salt will bring you bad fortune. As legend has it, you should take a pinch of the spilled salt and
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What are some common football injures? Around this time of year, many around the world are excited about the Super Bowl. With spring just around the corner, those who work in Primary Care may also be preparing for a busy spring season of young athletes with injuries.
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Pre-Diabetes and T2DM Treatment Starting and advancing medication in pre-diabetes and T2DM is important to address the metabolic defects. We can now treat diabetes, not just chase blood sugars.(1) And data suggests combination therapy is more efficacious than step-wise therapy.(2) Landmark trials show aggressive management early in
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How much uterine bleeding is too much uterine bleeding? How do people know when to seek treatment? At what point is it ok to tell a medical professional there is something wrong or to ask for treatment options? What about society might dictate the course of this
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