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Secondary analysis of the SHaPED trial: shifting away from opioids to simple analgesics for emergency care of low back pain [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

reduction in the prescription of opioids (OR 0.57, 95% CI 0.38–0.95) without compromising patient outcomes. Context: The SHaPED trial implemented a model of care for low back pain in emergency departments and resulted in a 12.3% non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs). Results: There was a 7.1% 3.65), a 1.4%

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Substance Use Disorder Screening in Adolescent Patients in Primary Care: Findings, Challenges, Lessons Learned [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. Objectives: To implement SUD screening in patients aged 12-17 seen for all visit types (well and sick visits) and to quantify the rate of substance misuse.

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Multisector Health Equity Coordination in a Midwestern Primary Care Practice, 2022-2023 [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Multisector coordination is critical for effective screening and referral initiatives. Objective: To assess the function and impact of a new role, a Health Equity Coordinator, on the reach of the social needs screening and referral program. Contact hours included a mix of in-person visits and phone calls.

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Improving Patient Communication

CDOCS

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Lupus Emergencies in Children and Adolescents

PEMBlog

In pediatric patients, complications can evolve rapidly and carry significant morbidity and mortality. Emergency medicine providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for these entities in children and adolescents with known or suspected SLE. Spot urine protein:creatinine ratio provides rapid assessment of proteinuria.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Vascular Physician

PAD can remain asymptomatic for many years, but initial presentation may include various de-grees of intermittent claudication, or limb pain with exertion. Patients usually complain of worsening pain at night that is only relieved by hanging the affected leg over the side of the bed or with ambulation.

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How to choose the best college for MD Pediatrics?

Tiny Physician

Patient load Image taken from [link] Ward management is as important as ICU care and you spend around 12 to 14 months at the ward in the 36 months long residency. It’s important to see atypical presentations of common disease and typical presentations of a rare disease as these two are the challenges that we face while practicing.