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Impact of Low-Dose Aspirin on Colorectal and Lower GI Cancer Risk Examined
Brady Pregerson, MD Epigastric Abdominal Pain and Vomiting A patient in his 70s presents with a 1-day history of intermittent epigastric abdominal pain that radiates into his back. The pain has been increasing in severity over the past few hours. The patient vomited after lunch, which led him to seek medical help. The patient has a history of hypertension that is being controlled with metoprolol. He has not experienced fever, diarrhea, or other symptoms associated with his abdominal pain. See the full case at: ClinicalAdvisor.com/CaseOct20
Long-term continuous use of low-dose aspirin has been found to be associated with a decreased risk of CRC; however, the underlying mechanisms for this are conflicting.
Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Monitoring SUD Treatment Success A recently developed 10-item progress assessment tool that monitors substance use disorder (SUD) factors shows promise as a helpful tool in treatment for SUD.
Prasugrel Found Effective for Acute Coronary Syndrome In patients aged <75 years with a body weight of ≥60 kg, prasugrel 10 mg was associated with significantly lower risk for ischemic complications at 1 year compared with ticagrelor.
AHA/AMA Endorse Home Blood Pressure Monitoring to Improve Hypertension Rx Self-measured blood pressure monitoring can prevent misclassification of hypertension in patients with elevated in-office blood pressure (white-coat hypertension).
Maternal Hypertension Increases Risk for Morbidity and Obesity in Children
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Official Blog of The Clinical Advisor ClinicalAdvisor.com/WaitingRoom Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA Managing Provider Depression in the Era of COVID-19 Now more than ever, clinicians need to check in with their emotions as the COVID-19 pandemic can cause feelings of sadness, loneliness, and depression.
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Mothers with hypertension had higher maternal age, higher likelihood of >5 deliveries, greater prevalence of gestational diabetes, and increased likelihood of preterm delivery.
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Screening, Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Abdominal aortic aneurysms are likely to be encountered in the primary care setting, making appropriate diagnosis and management indispensable.
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