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March 1, 2021

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and Injury in the Upper Extremity

Most peripheral nerve injuries seen by family physicians will involve neurapraxia, resulting from entrapment along the anatomic curve of the nerve.

Difficult-to-Treat and Severe Asthma

Management of difficult-to-treat asthma includes confirming the diagnosis of asthma, addressing contributing factors, and optimizing treatment.

Initiating Hormonal Contraception

An evidence-based, flexible, patient-centered approach to initiating contraception promotes health and enhances patients’ reproductive autonomy.

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