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Oral versus intravenous antibiotics for the initial treatment of acute pyelonephritis in adults: a systematic review [Acute and emergency care]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Acute pyelonephritis is a common diagnosis in the primary care and emergency settings. These include minimizing resource utilization and decreasing the risk of complications associated with IV antibiotics such as diarrhea. Setting Studies conducted in the ED, in urgent care centers or in outpatient clinics were included.

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How to Drain a Subungual Hematoma (Evidence-Based)

Family Medicine Initiative

Hematoma Diagnosis Look for sudden pain after nail trauma and sharp-edged color changes that progress distally over time. Complications Loss of nail (temporary), hematoma recurrence (common), infection, pain, and not recognizing a fracture. DD: subungual melanoma. Biopsy punch: perforate with a biopsy punch instrument or curette.

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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

Early evaluation prevents complications like malnutrition or aspiration. Untreated GERD can lead to complications such as esophagitis , Barrett's esophagus, or even esophageal cancer. Ignoring persistent digestive symptoms can lead to complications and make treatment more challenging.

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Understanding Strep Throat: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

You must consult your physician immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment if you have strep throat symptoms. The condition, if left untreated, can lead to more severe health complications. Strep throat is a common bacterial infection primarily seen in children, but people of all ages can get the infection.

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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how might it affect me?

Vida Family Medicine

Long-Term Complications of PCOS PCOS is associated with several long-term health complications. These complications can often be avoided or reduced with early diagnosis and management. Early diagnosis and management can help prevent complications and improve your quality of life. What Can You Do?

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Insights into the design, development and implementation of a novel digital health tool for skilled birth attendants to support quality maternity care in Kenya

BMJ

By Paul Amendola, Executive Director, VecnaCares Reference: Bartlett L , Avery L , Ponnappan P , et al, Insights into the design, development and implementation of a novel digital health tool for skilled birth attendants to support quality maternity care in Kenya, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e000845.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. We talk about diagnosis, et cetera, but it’s almost more of a community conversation. I think she’s the creator of the mini cog. Is that right, Soo?

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