The Journal of family practice

The most recent articles from: J Fam Pract December 2012

J Fam Pract · Dec 2012

Review Case Reports

Hip pain in active patients: what you may be missing.

When a patient who's physically active complains of hip pain, don't be too quick to label it a "hip pointer" that requires time and rest to heal. Consider this more nuanced-and effective-approach.

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J Fam Pract · Dec 2012

Review

Clinical Inquiry: Do venlafaxine and gabapentin control hot flashes in women with a history of breast cancer?

Venlafaxine reduces hot flashes more than placebo in women with a history of breast cancer; adverse effects include dry mouth and constipation.

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J Fam Pract · Dec 2012

Comment

PURLs: An alternative to warfarin for patients with PE.

Rivaroxaban appears to be as safe and effective as warfarin, without the need for lab monitoring.

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J Fam Pract · Dec 2012

Hepatitis C: new CDC screening recommendations.

Screen everyone born between 1945 and 1965-regardless of risk level.

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