Michael J. Arnold, Jonathan J. Keung, Brent McCarragher
Interventional radiology employs image guidance to perform diagnostic and treatment procedures. Interventional radiology techniques are effective, lower-risk alternatives to surgery for central venous catheter and port placement; for managing many sources of hemorrhage; and...
Mary Carpenter, Holly Berry, Allen L. Pelletier
Drug-drug interactions are common, and the identification of these interactions is essential to patient safety. Strategies for reducing the interactions include minimizing the number of drugs prescribed, regularly evaluating drug therapy, consideration of nonpharmacologic...
Roland Grad, Mark H. Ebell
The annual installment of this series summarizes the top studies of 2018. 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...
Sumi Sexton
After having one year as editor-in-chief under my belt, I can say it has been an exciting challenge and a year of professional and personal growth. The purpose of this editorial is to welcome the first Jay Siwek medical editing fellow, share new journal features, highlight...
What are key tips on diagnosing and treating vaginitis? | What medical therapy is indicated for stable coronary artery disease? | How should hypertension be screened and managed in children and adolescents? | Do written action plans for self-management of COPD reduce the...
Karl T. Clebak, Julianna Naccarato, Timothy D. Riley
Is nasal saline irrigation an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Nicholas LeFevre
Compared with clomiphene (Clomid), are aromatase inhibitors such as letrozole (Femara) effective treatments for subfertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are trying to conceive?
Leah Johnson, Cara Drew, Erin Kastl
A five-year-old girl presented with a new-onset, full-body, pruritic rash. Treatment at home before presentation to the clinic included topical antibiotic cream with no improvement. The patient had a sore throat about one week before the rash appeared but was otherwise...
Aaron Saguil
What are the benefits and harms of psychotherapies and pharmacologic agents for the treatment of adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Harold C. Sox, Marc Aerts, Jörg Haasenriter
When a patient presents with chest pain, how should the primary care physician use the patient’s history to decide the next steps?
Dylan Tracy, Carissa van den Berk Clark
Does elective labor induction at 39 weeks’ gestation increase maternal or fetal risks compared with expectant management?
Lindsey Hoover
Key Points for Practice
Peter Song, Shahriar Zehtabchi
Study Population: Postmenopausal women with diagnosed osteoporosis
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