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PC Readings
Abdominal Pain
- Evaluation of Abdominal PainRichter, J.M. (2021) Evaluation of Abdominal Pain from Goroll AH, Mulley AG. Primary Care Medicine Office Evaluation and Management of the Adult Patient. Eighth edition. Wolters Kluwer Health; 2021.
- Diagnostic imaging of acute abdominal pain in adultsCartwright, S. L., & Knudson, M. P. (2015). Diagnostic imaging of acute abdominal pain in adults. American family physician, 91(7), 452-459.
Asthma
- Management of Acute Asthma in AdultZaidan MF, Ameredes BT, Calhoun WJ. Management of Acute Asthma in Adults in 2020. JAMA. 2020;323(6):563-564. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.19987
- Diagnosis and Management of Asthma in AdultMcCracken, J. L., Veeranki, S. P., Ameredes, B. T., & Calhoun, W. J. (2017). Diagnosis and Management of Asthma in Adults: A Review. JAMA, 318(3), 279-290.
Cardiovascular
- Deep vein thrombosisKruger PC, Eikelboom JW, Douketis JD, Hankey GJ. Deep vein thrombosis: update on diagnosis and management. Med J Aust. 2019;210(11):516-524. doi:10.5694/mja2.50201
- Deep venous thrombosisSpandorfer J, Galanis T. In the Clinic. Deep venous thrombosis. Ann Intern Med. 2015 May 5;162(9):ITC1. doi: 10.7326/AITC201505050. Review. PubMed PMID: 25939012.
- Stable ischemic heart diseaseKatz, D., & Gavin, M. C. (2019). Stable ischemic heart disease. Annals of Internal Medicine, 171(3), ITC17-ITC32. doi:10.7326/AITC201908060 [doi]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Non-operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel SyndromeOstergaard PJ, Meyer MA, Earp BE. Non-operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2020;13(2):141-147. doi:10.1007/s12178-020-09616-0
- Guiding Treatment for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeWang L. Guiding Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2018;29(4):751-760. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2018.06.009
Dementia
- Alzheimer DiseasEpperly, T., Dunay, M. A., & Boice, J. L. (2017). Alzheimer Disease: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Cognitive and Functional Symptoms. American Family Physician, 95(12), 771-778.
- Diagnosis and Management of DementiaArvanitakis Z, Shah RC, Bennett DA. Diagnosis and Management of Dementia: Review. JAMA. 2019;322(16):1589-1599. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.4782
Depression & Anxiety
- Depression in the Primary Care SettingPark LT, Zarate CA Jr. Depression in the Primary Care Setting. N Engl J Med. 2019;380(6):559-568. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp1712493
- In the Clinic. DepressionMcCarron RM, Vanderlip ER, Rado J. (2016). In the Clinic. Depression. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Oct 4;165(7):ITC49-ITC64. doi: 10.7326/AITC201610040.
- Common Questions About the Pharmacologic Management of Depression in AdultsKovich, H., & Dejong, A. (2015). Common Questions About the Pharmacologic Management of Depression in Adults. American family physician, 92(2).
- Generalized Anxiety DisorderDeMartini J, Patel G, Fancher TL. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Ann Intern Med. 2019;170(7):ITC49-ITC64. doi:10.7326/AITC201904020
- Generalized Anxiety DisorderStein MB, Sareen J. CLINICAL PRACTICE. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(21):2059-2068. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp1502514
Dermatology
- Acne VulgarisOge' LK, Broussard A, Marshall MD. Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2019;100(8):475-484.
- Skin CancerLinares MA, Zakaria A, Nizran P. (2015). Skin Cancer. Prim Care. 2015 Dec;42(4):645-59. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.07.006. Review. PubMed PMID: 26612377.
- When to suspect a non-melanoma skin cancerSmith H, Wernham A, Patel A. When to suspect a non-melanoma skin cancer. BMJ. 2020;368:m692. Published 2020 Mar 11. doi:10.1136/bmj.m692
- Diagnosis and treatment of seborrheic dermatitisClark, G. W., Pope, S. M., & Jaboori, K. A. (2015). Diagnosis and treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. American family physician, 91(3).
- Seborrheic Dermatitis in Skin of Colorlgash M, Dlova N, Ogunleye T, Taylor SC. Seborrheic Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Clinical Considerations. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(1):24-27.
- Diagnosis and management of tinea infectionsEly JW, Rosenfeld S, Seabury Stone M. Diagnosis and management of tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2014 Nov 15;90(10):702-10. PubMed PMID: 25403034.
- Atopic DermatitisFrazier W, Bhardwaj N. Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2020;101(10):590-598.
- Cellulitis and soft tissue infectionsBystritsky, R., & Chambers, H. (2018). Cellulitis and soft tissue infections. Annals of Internal Medicine, 168(3), ITC17-ITC32. doi:10.7326/AITC201802060 [doi]
- Herpes ZosterSchmader K. Herpes Zoster [published correction appears in Ann Intern Med. 2018 Oct 2;169(7):516]. Ann Intern Med. 2018;169(3):ITC19-ITC31. doi:10.7326/AITC201808070
Diabetes
- Type 2 diabetesVijan, S. (2019). Type 2 diabetes. Annals of Internal Medicine, 171(9), ITC65-ITC80. doi:10.7326/AITC201911050 [doi]
- ACP Updates Guideline on Oral Pharmacologic Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes MellitusDevitt, M. (2015). ACP Updates Guideline on Oral Pharmacologic Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Jan 15;87(2):140-144.
- Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2021 Abridged for Primary Care ProvidersAmerican Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2021 Abridged for Primary Care Providers. Clin Diabetes. 2021;39(1):14-43. doi:10.2337/cd21-as01
Dizziness
- DizzinessMuncie HL, Sirmans SM, James E. Dizziness: Approach to Evaluation and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2017;95(3):154-162.
Dyslipidemia
- 2018 guideline on the management of blood cholesterolGrundy, S. M., Stone, N. J., Bailey, A. L., Beam, C., Birtcher, K. K., Blumenthal, R. S., ... & Goldberg, R. (2018). 2018 guideline on the management of blood cholesterol: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 25709.
- 2013 ACC/AHA guideline on the treatment of blood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adultsStone NJ, Robinson JG, Lichtenstein AH, Bairey Merz CN, Blum CB, Eckel RH, Goldberg AC, Gordon D, Levy D, Lloyd-Jones DM, McBride P, Schwartz JS, Shero ST, Smith SC Jr, Watson K, Wilson PW; American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. 2013 ACC/AHA guideline on the treatment of blood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Jul 1;63(25 Pt B):2889-934. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.11.002. Epub 2013 Nov 12. Erratum in: J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Jul 1;63(25 Pt B):3024-3025. PubMed PMID: 24239923.
Ethics
- Advance directivesEmanuel, L. (2008). Advance directives. Annual Review of Medicine, 59187-198.
Eye
- Diagnosis and management of red eye in primary careCronau, H., Kankanala, R., & Mauger, T. (2010). Diagnosis and management of red eye in primary care. American Family Physician, 81(2), 137-144.
- Red eye for the internistGalor, A., & Jeng, B. (2008). Red eye for the internist: when to treat, when to refer. Cleveland Clinic Journal Of Medicine, 75(2), 137-144.
Fibromyalgia
- FibromyalgiaSchmidt-Wilcke, T., & Clauw, D. (2011). Fibromyalgia: from pathophysiology to therapy. Nature Reviews. Rheumatology, 7(9), 518-527. doi:10.1038/nrrheum.2011.98
Gastrointestinal
- Surgical and Nonsurgical Management of GallstonesAbraham, S., Rivero, H. G., Erlikh, I. V., Griffith, L. F., & Kondamudi, V. K. (2014). Surgical and Nonsurgical Management of Gallstones. American Family Physician, 89795-802.
- Acute diarrhea in adultsBarr, W., & Smith, A. (2014). Acute diarrhea in adults. American Family Physician, 89(3), 180-189.
- Bacterial diarrheaDupont, H. (2009). Bacterial diarrhea. New England Journal Of Medicine, 361(16), 1560-1569. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp0904162
- Celiac diseaseRubin, J. E., & Crowe, S. E. (2020). Celiac disease. Annals of Internal Medicine, 172(1), ITC1-ITC16. doi:10.7326/AITC202001070 [doi]
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease and H. pylori InfectionFashner, J., & Gitu, A. C. (2015). Diagnosis and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease and H. pylori Infection. American Family Physician, 91236-242
- Helicobacter pylori infectionMcColl, K. E. L. (2010). Helicobacter pylori infection. New England Journal of Medicine, 362(17), 1597-1604.
- Diagnosis and management of IBS in adults.Wilkins, T., Pepitone, C., Alex, B., & Schade, R. R. (2012). Diagnosis and management of IBS in adults. American Family Physician, 86(5), 419-426.
- ConstipationShah BJ, Rughwani N, Rose S. In the clinic. Constipation. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Apr 7;162(7):ITC1. doi: 10.7326/AITC201504070. Review. PubMed PMID: 25845017.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseHarnik IG. In the Clinic. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Jul 7;163(1):ITC1. doi: 10.7326/AITC201507070. Review. PubMed PMID: 26148292.
Headache
- Approach to acute headache in adultsHainer BL, Matheson EM. (2013). Approach to acute headache in adults. Am Fam Physician. 2013 May 15;87(10):682-7. Review. PubMed PMID: 23939446.
- MigraineMacGregor, E. A. (2017). Migraine. Annals of Internal Medicine, 166(7), ITC49-ITC64. doi:10.7326/AITC201704040 [doi]
Health Equity
- From race-based to race-conscious medicine: how anti-racist uprisings call us to actCerdeña JP, Plaisime MV, Tsai J. From race-based to race-conscious medicine: how anti-racist uprisings call us to act. Lancet. 2020;396(10257):1125-1128. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32076-6
- Structural Vulnerability: Operationalizing the Concept to Address Health Disparities in Clinical CareBourgois P, Holmes SM, Sue K, Quesada J. Structural Vulnerability: Operationalizing the Concept to Address Health Disparities in Clinical Care. Acad Med. 2017;92(3):299-307. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000001294
Hematuria
- Evaluation of asymptomatic, atraumatic hematuria in children and adultsTu, W., & Shortliffe, L. (2010). Evaluation of asymptomatic, atraumatic hematuria in children and adults. Nature Reviews. Urology, 7(4), 189-194. doi:10.1038/nrurol.2010.27
- Assessment of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adultsSharp VJ, Barnes KT, Erickson BA. (2013). Assessment of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in adults. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Dec 1;88(11):747-54. Review. PubMed PMID: 24364522.
HIV
- Human immunodeficiency virus: what primary care clinicians need to knowBurgess MJ, Kasten MJ. (2013). Human immunodeficiency virus: what primary care clinicians need to know. Mayo Clin Proc. 2013 Dec;88(12):1468-74. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2013.07.010. Review. PubMed PMID: 24290121.
- What is new in HIV infection?Sherin K, Klekamp BG, Beal J, Martin N. (2014). What is new in HIV infection? Am Fam Physician. 2014 Feb 15;89(4):265-72. Review. PubMed PMID: 24695446.
- Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Early Asymptomatic HIV Infection.INSIGHT START Study Group, Lundgren JD, Babiker AG, Gordin F, Emery S, Grund B, Sharma S, Avihingsanon A, Cooper DA, Fätkenheuer G, Llibre JM, Molina JM, Munderi P, Schechter M, Wood R, Klingman KL, Collins S, Lane HC, Phillips AN, Neaton JD. (2015). Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Early Asymptomatic HIV Infection. N Engl J Med. 2015 Aug 27;373(9):795-807. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1506816. Epub 2015 Jul 20. PubMed PMID: 26192873; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4569751.
- Complications of HIV infection: a systems-based approachChu C, Selwyn PA. Complications of HIV infection: a systems-based approach. Am Fam Physician. 2011 Feb 15;83(4):395-406. Review. PubMed PMID: 21322514.
Hypertension
- Arterial hypertensionBrouwers S, Sudano I, Kokubo Y, Sulaica EM. Arterial hypertension. Lancet. 2021 May 18:S0140-6736(21)00221-X. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00221-X. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34019821.
- HypertensionOparil S, Acelajado MC, Bakris GL, Berlowitz DR, Cífková R, Dominiczak AF, Grassi G, Jordan J, Poulter NR, Rodgers A, Whelton PK. Hypertension. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2018 Mar 22;4:18014. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2018.14. PMID: 29565029; PMCID: PMC6477925.
- 2017 Guideline for High Blood Pressure in AdultsRubenfire, M. (2017). Ten points to remember. Available at: http://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2017/11/09/11/41/2017-guideline-for-high-blood-pressure-in-adults.
- Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in AdultsWhelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, C, et al. Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. 2017 Nov 13. pii: HYP.0000000000000065. doi: 10.1161/HYP.0000000000000065. [Epub ahead of print] Review. PubMed PMID: 29133356.
Immunizations
- Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or OlderFreedman MS, Ault K, Bernstein H. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults Aged 19 Years or Older - United States, 2021. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021 Feb 12;70(6):193-196. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7006a2. PMID: 33571173; PMCID: PMC7877583.
LGBT
- Sexual and Gender Minority Health Care DisparitiesLund EM, Burgess CM. Sexual and Gender Minority Health Care Disparities: Barriers to Care and Strategies to Bridge the Gap. Prim Care. 2021 Jun;48(2):179-189. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2021.02.007. Epub 2021 Apr 22. PMID: 33985698.
- Best practices in LGBT care: a guide for primary care physiciansNG, H. (2016). Best practices in LGBT care: a guide for primary care physicians. Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine, 83(7), 531.
- Sexual and gender minority health: what we know and what needs to be doneMayer, K., Bradford, J., Makadon, H., Stall, R., Goldhammer, H., & Landers, S. (2008). Sexual and gender minority health: what we know and what needs to be done. American Journal of Public Health, 98(6), 989-995. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2007.127811
Low Back Pain
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back painCasazza BA. (2012). Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back pain. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):343-50. Review. PubMed PMID: 22335313.
- In the clinic. Low back painChou R. In the clinic. Low back pain. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Jun 3;160(11):ITC6-1. Review. PubMed PMID: 25009837.
- SciaticaRopper AH, Zafonte RD. Sciatica. N Engl J Med. 2015 Mar 26;372(13):1240-8. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1410151. Review. PubMed PMID: 25806916.
Musculoskeletal
- Acute ankle sprainIvins, D. (2006). Acute ankle sprain: an update. American Family Physician, 74(10), 1714-1720.
- Recommendations for the use of nonpharmacologic and the pharmacologic therapies in osteoarthritis of the handHochberg, M., Altman, R., April, K., Benkhalti, M., Guyatt, G., McGowan, J., & ... Tugwell, P. (2012). American College of Rheumatology 2012 recommendations for the use of nonpharmacologic and the pharmacologic therapies in osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, and knee. Arthritis Care & Research (2151464X), 64(4), 465-474. doi:10.1002/acr.21596
- OsteoarthritisHunter DJ, Bierma-Zeinstra S. Osteoarthritis. Lancet. 2019 Apr 27;393(10182):1745-1759. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30417-9. PMID: 31034380.
- Analgesics for OsteoarthritisAnalgesics for Osteoarthritis. (2012). John M Eisenberg Center for Clinical Decisions and Communications Science. Comparative Effectiveness Review Summary Guides for Clinicians [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2007-. 2012 Feb 15.
- OsteoarthritisGelber AC. In the clinic. Osteoarthritis. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Jul 1;161(1):ITC1-16. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-161-1-201407010-01001. Review. Erratum in: Ann Intern Med. 2014 Jul 1;161(1):ITC1-17. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Aug 19;161(4):308. PubMed PMID: 24979462.
- GoutMikuls T. R. (2022). Gout. The New England journal of medicine, 387(20), 1877–1887.
Neurology
- DeliriumMattison, M. L. P. (2020). Delirium. Annals of Internal Medicine, 173(7), ITC49-ITC64. doi:10.7326/AITC202010060 [doi]
- Diagnosis and Management of Transient Ischemic Attack and Acute Ischemic StrokeMendelson SJ, Prabhakaran S. Diagnosis and Management of Transient Ischemic Attack and Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Review. JAMA. 2021 Mar 16;325(11):1088-1098. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.26867. PMID: 33724327.
- Transient ischemic attackCucchiara B, Kasner SE. In the clinic. Transient ischemic attack. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Jan 4;154(1):ITC11-15; quiz ITC1-16. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-154-1-201101040-01001. Review. PubMed PMID: 21200033.
- Parkinson disease.Halli-Tierney, A. D., Luker, J., & Carroll, D. G. (2020). Parkinson Disease. American family physician, 102(11), 679–691.
Obesity
- Approach to Obesity Treatment in Primary CareYanovski, S. Z., & Yanovski, J. A. (2024). Approach to Obesity Treatment in Primary Care: A Review. JAMA internal medicine, 184(7), 818–829.
- ObesityGilden, A. H., Catenacci, V. A., & Taormina, J. M. (2024). Obesity. Annals of internal medicine, 177(5), ITC65–ITC80.
Osteoporosis
- OsteoporosisEnsrud, K. E., & Crandall, C. J. (2024). Osteoporosis. Annals of internal medicine, 177(1), ITC1–ITC16. https://doi.org/10.7326/AITC202401160
- Osteoporosis and Fragility FracturesDimai, H. P., & Fahrleitner-Pammer, A. (2022). Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures: currently available pharmacological options and future directions. Best practice & research. Clinical rheumatology, 36(3), 101780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.berh.2022.101780
Palliative Care
- Palliative careSwetz, K. M., & Kamal, A. H. (2018). Palliative care. Annals of Internal Medicine, 168(5), ITC33-ITC48. doi:10.7326/AITC201803060 [doi]
Perioperative Evaluation
- Perioperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management for Noncardiac SurgerySmilowitz, N. R., & Berger, J. S. (2020). Perioperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management for Noncardiac Surgery: A Review. JAMA, 324(3), 279–290. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.7840
Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar fasciitisTrojian T, & Tucker AK. (2019). Plantar Fasciitis. American Family Physician, 99(12), 744–750.
Prevention
- Breast Cancer Screening and PreventionFarkas, A. H., & Nattinger, A. B. (2023). Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention. Annals of internal medicine, 176(11), ITC161–ITC176. https://doi.org/10.7326/AITC202311210
- Screening for Colorectal CancerPatel, S. G., & Dominitz, J. A. (2024). Screening for Colorectal Cancer. Annals of internal medicine, 177(4), ITC49–ITC64.
Renal
- Chronic kidney diseaseGoodbred, A. J., & Langan, R. C. (2023). Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment. American family physician, 108(6), 554–561.
- NephrolithiasisBishop K, Momah T, Ricks J. Nephrolithiasis. Prim Care. 2020 Dec;47(4):661-671. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.08.005. Epub 2020 Sep 23. PMID: 33121635.
Respiratory
- Acute BronchitisKinkade, S., & Long, N. A. (2016). Acute Bronchitis. American family physician, 94(7), 560–565.
- Streptococcal PharyngitisHamilton, J. L., & McCrea Ii, L. (2024). Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review. American family physician, 109(4), 343–349.
- IDSA Updates Guideline for Managing Group A Streptococcal PharyngitisRandel A; Infectious Disease Society of America. (2013). IDSA Updates Guideline for Managing Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Sep 1;88(5):338-40. PubMed PMID: 24010402.
- Antibiotic use in acute upper respiratory tract infectionsSur, D. K. C., & Plesa, M. L. (2022). Antibiotic Use in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. American family physician, 106(6), 628–636.
- Common Cold and Acute RhinosinusitisJaume, F., Valls-Mateus, M., & Mullol, J. (2020). Common Cold and Acute Rhinosinusitis: Up-to-Date Management in 2020. Current allergy and asthma reports, 20(7), 28.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCagle, S. D., Jr, Landrum, L. S., & Kennedy, A. M. (2023). Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Diagnosis and Management. American family physician, 107(6), 604–612.
- Community-Acquired PneumoniaFile, T. M., Jr, & Ramirez, J. A. (2023). Community-Acquired Pneumonia. The New England journal of medicine, 389(7), 632–641. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMcp2303286
- In the clinic. PharyngitisKociolek LK, Shulman ST. In the clinic. Pharyngitis. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Sep 4;157(5):ITC3-1 - ITC3-16. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-157-5-20120904-01003. Review. PubMed PMID: 22944886.
- Diagnosis and Outpatient Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseRiley, C. M., & Sciurba, F. C. (2019). Diagnosis and Outpatient Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Review. JAMA, 321(8), 786–797. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2019.0131
Seizure
- Managing an Unprovoked First Seizure in AdultsGloss DS, Krumholz A. Managing an Unprovoked First Seizure in Adults. CNS Drugs. 2016 Mar;30(3):179-83. doi: 10.1007/s40263-016-0321-z. PMID: 26914913.
- Counselling adults who experience a first seizureLegg KT, Newton M. Counselling adults who experience a first seizure. Seizure. 2017 Jul;49:64-68. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2016.09.012. Epub 2016 Sep 29. PMID: 27720347.
Sleep Disorders
- InsomniaSutton, E. L. (2021). Insomnia. Annals of Internal Medicine, 174(3), ITC33-ITC48. doi:10.7326/AITC202103160 [doi]
- Obstructive sleep apneaPatel, S. R. (2019). Obstructive sleep apnea. Annals of Internal Medicine, 171(11), ITC81-ITC96. doi:10.7326/AITC201912030 [doi]
- Restless Legs SyndromeBertisch S. In the Clinic. Restless Legs Syndrome. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Nov 3;163(9):ITC1-11. doi: 10.7326/AITC201511030. Review. PubMed PMID: 26524584.
Smoking Cessation
- How to Quit SmokingCenters for Disease Control & Prevention. (2015). How to Quit Smoking. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/index.htm
- Smoking CessationPatel MS, Steinberg MB. In the Clinic. Smoking Cessation. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Mar 1;164(5):ITC33-ITC48. doi: 10.7326/AITC201603010. PubMed PMID: 26926702.
Substance Abuse
- Care of the patient using cannabisWilliams, A. R., & Hill, K. P. (2020). Care of the patient using cannabis. Annals of Internal Medicine, 173(9), ITC65-ITC80. doi:10.7326/AITC202011030 [doi]
- Substance Use DisordersPace CA, Samet JH. Substance Use Disorders. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Apr 5;164(7):ITC49-ITC64. doi: 10.7326/AITC201604050. PubMed PMID: 27043992.
- In the Clinic. Alcohol UseEdelman EJ, Fiellin DA. In the Clinic. Alcohol Use. Ann Intern Med. 2016 Jan 5;164(1):ITC1-16. doi: 10.7326/AITC201601050. Review. PubMed PMID: 26747315; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4753068.
Thyroid
- HypothyroidismWilson, S. A., & Stem, L. A. & Bruehlman, R. D. (2021). Hypothyroidism: diagnosis and treatment. American family physician, 103(10), 605-613.
- HyperthyroidismMcDermott MT. Hyperthyroidism. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Jul 3;157(1):ITC1-16. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-157-1-20120703-01001. Review. PubMed PMID: 22751778
Travel Medicine
- Travel medicine.Leung, D. T., LaRocque, R. C., & Ryan, E. T. (2018). Travel medicine. Annals of Internal Medicine, 168(1), ITC1-ITC16. doi:10.7326/AITC201801020 [doi]
Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary tract infectionGupta, K., Grigoryan, L., & Trautner, B. (2017). Urinary tract infection. Annals of Internal Medicine, 167(7), ITC49-ITC64. doi:10.7326/AITC201710030 [doi]
Vaginitis
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Women's Health
- Evaluation of acute pelvic pain in womenKruszka, P. S., & Kruszka, S. J. (2010). Evaluation of acute pelvic pain in women. American Family Physician, 82(2), 141-147.
- Management of the PerimenopauseDelamater L, Santoro N. Management of the Perimenopause. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Sep;61(3):419-432. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000389. PMID: 29952797; PMCID: PMC6082400.
- In the clinic. PerimenopauseMcNamara M, Batur P, DeSapri KT. In the clinic. Perimenopause. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Feb 3;162(3):ITC1-15. doi: 10.7326/AITC201502030. Review. PubMed PMID: 25643316.
