Gambling Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Gambling disorder is often underdiagnosed. Case-finding using a direct question about gambling in patients at increased risk is recommended. Pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and self-help groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous, may help reduce gambling severity.
Type 2 Diabetes: Outpatient Insulin Management
Insulin treatment remains a significant but complex aspect of managing type 2 diabetes. To optimize insulin use in the outpatient setting, family physicians must consider strategies for initiation, titration, and adherence.
Pacemaker Therapy: Indications and Recommendations
Pacemakers are indicated to improve symptoms of bradycardia, prevent high-degree atrioventricular block from degenerating into complete heart block, and promote ventricular synchrony and improve survival in select patients.
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Injections of the Foot and Ankle
Foot and ankle injections are commonly performed by family physicians for the management of several musculoskeletal conditions. If symptoms persist despite conservative measures, injections may improve function and reduce pain. Ultrasound guidance improves accuracy of injection…
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Skin and soft tissue infections are clinical diagnoses. They are classified as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the structures involved and presence or absence of systemic symptoms. Treatment depends on severity and includes oral and intravenous antibiotics
Botulinum Toxin Procedures: A Practical Approach to Cosmetic Injections
Botulinum toxin injection offers predictable results, has few adverse effects, and is associated with high patient satisfaction. A review of facial anatomy, injection techniques, and complications for cosmetic botulinum toxin treatment, with a focus on glabellar lines, is…
Severe Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment
Severe hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of 180/110 to 120 mm Hg or greater in the absence of new or worsening target organ damage. Multiple trials have shown no short-term benefit of treatment, which has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events…
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