May 15, 2020

Atopic dermatitis, a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory skin disease affecting 10% of the population, is caused by a complex interaction of immune dysregulation, epidermal gene mutations, and environmental factors that disrupts the epidermis and leads to intensely…

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside of the uterine cavity. It should be considered in any patient presenting early in pregnancy with vaginal bleeding or lower abdominal pain in whom intrauterine pregnancy has not yet been established. Patient…

The annual installment of this series summarizes the top studies of 2019. These studies were summarized as POEMs (patient-oriented evidence that matters) and were highly rated by Canadian Medical Association members for their clinical relevance and expected health benefits to…

Emotional health and physical health are deeply intertwined, and patients who have experienced difficult events or persistent stressors may struggle to cope in a healthy way. Helping our patients recognize the connection between physical and mental well-being allows us to…

Key clinical questions and their evidence-based answers directly from the journal’s content, written by and for family physicians.

Annovera is an effective combined progestin/estrogen contraceptive device that can be used for one year.

This PPIP quiz is based on the recommendations of the USPSTF.

A man presented with a long history of an uncontrollable, proliferating skin callus formation on both hands and feet.

Advancing age on its own is not a reason to stop driving. The ability to drive may enable older adults to maintain family and social interactions and to promote independence by accessing community resources, services, and volunteer opportunities.

Screening for ASD with the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers with Follow-Up is effective in ruling out ASD in children who screen positive (negative predictive value of 98.6% at 2.2% prevalence).

For symptomatic varicose veins at least 3 mm in diameter with evidence of saphenous vein reflux, laser ablation is the preferred initial therapy.

Higher doses of ibuprofen for acute pain relief offer no more benefit at 60 minutes than a single 400-mg dose. The same has been shown for chronic treatment of osteoarthritis. A higher, anti-inflammatory dose is not needed.

Nonpharmacologic approaches to agitation or aggression in patients with dementia are more effective than medication (e.g., haloperidol). Outdoor activities, multidisciplinary care, and massage and touch therapy with or without music are all effective.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has new recommendations and conclusions about menstrual bleeding disorders in adolescents.

The USPSTF recommends 1-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.

Letter

Letter

Incorrect Title: In the Cochrane for Clinicians “Intrapartum Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Length of Gestation,” (January 1, 2020, p. 17) the title of the department and the title of the accompanying table should have used antepartum rather than intrapartum. The correct title…