SNRIs are commonly prescribed to treat depression. W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, asks if you how serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are used to reduce pain.
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on the benefits and risks of using complementary and alternative medicines that included suggestions on how to discuss these medications with...
Cannabis use for medicinal effects is a highly debated topic, though research has shown positive effects of cannabis use for some health conditions. Do you think it has positive effects for sleep...
The American Cancer Society annually projects the number of new leukemia diagnoses in the United States. Which type of leukemia is projected to have the most diagnoses in 2024? Take the quiz to find out! ...
A collaborative care system has been shown to improve diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in primary care. When treating patients with psychological disorders, do you employ a collaborative...
A 62-year-old man with a history of diabetes, neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease, came to the emergency department (ED) 3 days after a heavy box fell on his foot at work causing him great pain and...
Bacterial and viral infections may play key roles in asthma exacerbations and even in development of asthma among youth. Which side of the debate do you stand on?
When patients need to see their primary care provider, but the office is closed for the day, they may present to the emergency department. How often would you say this happens in your practice? Tell us via...
Risk factors for pseudogout include older age, joint trauma, genetic disorder, mineral imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, or an overactive parathyroid gland. Do you know which joint is most impacted...
In their presentation at the Practical Updates in Primary Care 2023 Virtual Series, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C reviewed the pathophysiological mechanisms of agitation...
