Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Low-dose OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor for GERD Relief
When patients do not achieve satisfactory symptomatic relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease with low-dose treatment, there are other appropriate courses of action.
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A Link Between Obesity and Asthma Severity
Clinicians should be aware that individualization of treatment for obesity-related asthma may need to include attention to weight reduction to optimize outcomes.
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The Importance of Low Uric Acid in Gout Patients
Consistent abolition of acute flares has been confirmed only when uric acid levels < 6.0 mg/dL are maintained over the long term.
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Does Technology Accelerate Weight Loss?
Trial participants randomized to add-on gadgetry actually experienced less weight loss than those who simply received traditional diet and exercise advice.
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Gabapentin and Pregabalin Effective for Refractory Chronic Pruritus
Promising trial results support consideration of gabapentin, pregabalin, or both for patients presenting with refractory pruritus.
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USPSTF Endorses TB Screening for High-risk Individuals
Despite the absence of TB screening trials that confirm benefits, since treatment of latent TB prevents progression to active TB, a moderate degree of benefit should be achieved through screening.
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COPD Patients Who May Need Intensified Smoking Cessation
Identifying the characteristics that predict less success with smoking cessation may allow clinicians an opportunity to redouble efforts in these same individuals.
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Early Response to Exercise in Depressed Patients
We may be better able to capture the potential for beneficial effects of exercise in depression by early identification of responders.
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Patients Make Multiple Errors in Inhaler Use
The skillfulness of technique has not improved over 40 years of observation.
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Motivational Interviewing Improves CPAP Adherence
Practitioners of motivational interviewing believe patients naturally often feel some ambivalence about interventions offered to them and that by helping the patient identify such ambivalence, steps can be taken to address obstacles to success.