Clinical Briefs in Primary Care – September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016
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Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Patients
Would it be safe for serodiscordant couples to omit barrier methods entirely?
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Ticagrelor vs. Aspirin in Post-TIA and Stroke Patients
Aspirin should remain the drug of choice, except for patients who are aspirin-intolerant.
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Many Treatment Choices for Type 2 Diabetes
Despite an impressive amount of data, no particular class of agents — as monotherapy or in combination — provided distinct advantages for risk reduction of cardiovascular events or mortality.
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SPRINT: Celebrating Benefits for Older Patients
Using available knowledge, age should not be considered a barrier to seeking good blood pressure control.
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Updates on the USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations
In accordance with previous recommendations, the United States Preventive Services Task Force still endorses colorectal cancer screening in adults 50-75 years of age.
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Predicting Opioid Abuse and Dependence
It is critical to learn how to better identify patients at risk of opioid addiction, abuse, and dependence.