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ARTICLE Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease is frequently overlooked because of subtle physical findings and lack of classic symptoms. This article reviews major risk factors for peripheral arterial disease, exercise therapy, and pharmacologic treatments.  |
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PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS Viral Croup
Viral croup is a common form of airway obstruction in children. New evidence suggests benefit from treatment with oral steroids in the outpatient setting. |
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SPECIAL
ARTICLE Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT): A Patient-Centered Approach to Grading Evidence in the Medical Literature
A new evidence rating system, the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT), addresses the quality, quantity, and consistency of evidence. Developed by the editors of family medicine journals, it allows authors to rate bodies of evidence or single studies and is designed to be clear and clinically relevant. |
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| 561 | Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care
Mild sleep apnea is managed with conservative measures such as losing weight, getting sufficient sleep, abstaining from the use of alcohol and sedatives, and avoiding a supine sleeping position. Patients with more severe obstructive sleep apnea are treated with continuous positive airway pressure, with oral appliances or surgery as possible options. |
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OFFICE
PROCEDURES Regional Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Part I. Head and Neck Surgeries
Most family physicians use local anesthesia because of its ease of administration, safety, and efficacy. However, other anesthetic techniques such as topical application, local infiltration, and field and nerve blocks may be considered in certain clinical situations. |
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