The Journal of family practice
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This patient inadvertently complicated her own recovery by chalking up these lesions to a preexisting condition.
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Acne is a highly prevalent condition, affecting the majority of people at some point in their lifetimes, most often during adolescence. Acne has also become increasingly common among preadolescents (aged ≥7 to ≤12 years old). Acne is often treated in primary care settings by nondermatologists. ⋯ During a face-to-face meeting, 5 key areas requiring careful communication emerged: acne pathophysiology, specifically the role of hormones; psychological aspects of acne; management of acne in younger patients; acne in skin of color; and evaluation of clinical success. This roundtable report describes these 5 focus areas, with the aim of empowering primary care physicians to refine the care they provide for patients with acne. This report can help bridge the information gap until new acne treatment guidelines are published.
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At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:Describe the burden of disease and risk of atherothrombotic events in patients with polyvascular disease-peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD). Implement screening and diagnostic procedures to improve detection of polyvascular disease and accurately assess overall atherothrombotic risk. Select evidence-based treatment to reduce cardiovascular and limb events in patients with polyvascular disease.
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The patient's dermatologic symptoms and his history of a particular chronic condition pointed toward the diagnosis.
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Eggs can be part of a healthy diet. Epidemiologic evidence and clinical trials have found no links between egg intake and increased risk for heart disease. Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein. Eggs, in addition to numerous vitamins and minerals, contain compounds including choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin with functions that go beyond nutrition as they protect against chronic disease.