Clinical Briefs in Primary Care – February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
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Systemic Markers of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Measurement of C-reactive protein, an inexpensive and readily available test, in hidradenitis patients may enhance assessment of disease severity.
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Can Antibiotic Exposure Cause Some Mood Disorders?
Since gut flora alteration through antibiotic administration is a commonplace experience for most adults, might such exposures, by altering the intestinal microbiome, also be associated with mood disorders in humans?
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Benefits of On-demand Antiretroviral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among MSM
Might pre-exposure prophylaxis administration timed immediately before and after sexual activity, rather than daily, be effective?
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Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Hypertension?
Vitamin D deficiency might be the root cause of all ills.
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Why We Can’t Allow Physical Exam Skills to Languish
Inadequate performance of the physical exam can lead to important consequences.
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Teasing Relationships Between Uric Acid, Fructose, and Hypertension
The roles of fructose restriction and allopurinol need more clarification.