LINDA K. OGE', HERBERT L. MUNCIE, AMANDA R. PHILLIPS-SAVOY
Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition characterized by erythema, inflammatory papules and pustules, telangiectasia, and hyperplasia of the connective tissue. Treatment begins with avoiding triggers, using mild cleansers and moisturizers, and wearing hats and sunscreen...
LEE T. DRESANG, NICOLE YONKE
Most births in the United States are normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries, and most women who have had a previous cesarean delivery are candidates for a trial of labor. Methods to improve birth outcomes in the first stage include encouraging women to walk or stay in upright...
AMANDA ALLMON, KRISTEN DEANE, KARI L. MARTIN
Rashes are common in children, and the various causes can be difficult to differentiate. Appearance of the rash and other key features can help with the diagnosis. Physicians should consider the duration of the rash, the initial appearance and how it has evolved, the location...
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HUGH SILK, WENDY McCALLUM
Fluoride is an important aspect of good oral care. With 181 million Americans not visiting the dentist annually, family physicians have an essential role in oral health care.
TROY RUSSELL, STEPHEN PETTERSON, KATHLEEN KLINK, ANDREW BAZEMORE
Family medicine and general internal medicine physicians are more likely to participate in the Medicare electronic health record (EHR) incentive program compared with other subspecialties, after accounting for Medicare income and other factors. These findings support the...
DEAN A. SEEHUSEN, DONALD M. CHAFFEE, III
Treatment with the Epley maneuver resolves benign paroxysmal positional vertigo better than sham therapy or control. Minor adverse effects are uncommon.
SANAZ MAJD
Even though a certain medication may be listed in the electronic health record, it doesn't mean that the patient is actually taking it.
WENDI WOHLTMANN, ROBERT RAMPTON, KIMBERLY BEZDEK BENAGE, JOSHUA WISELL
A man presented with asymptomatic blue-gray lesions on both feet that were darkening over time. He was using several medications.
JENNIFER PENSE, JON O. NEHER, GARY KELSBERG, SARAH SAFRANEK
A multimicronutrient supplement is an oral tablet containing the recommended daily allowance of several vitamins and minerals. The World Health Organization does not recommend multimicronutrient supplementation because of the potential for increased neonatal mortality in...
ALLEN F. SHAUGHNESSY
These results add further credence to the idea that the gastrointestinal system plays a big role in the development of our immune system (i.e., the hygiene hypothesis). Washing children's bottles and eating utensils by hand instead of using an automatic dishwasher was...
ALLEN F. SHAUGHNESSY
Giving patients a pedometer, a walking diary, and instructions to walk at least four days per week, then gradually increase the walk's duration and intensity (see synopsis) results in improvement in pain and disability similar to usual physical therapy or a group exercise...
LISA HAUK
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, which are usually related to sports, have an incidence of approximately 252,000 yearly. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has provided guidance in determining the best options for treating an ACL injury.
CHRISTINA CHAO, DAN RUNDE
Studies show that there was no significant difference and none were harmed by using tap water. Find out more.
Rosacea (ro-ZAY-shah) is a skin condition that causes redness (blushing) on the cheeks, nose, and forehead.
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