The Journal of family practice
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The use of opioids in acute pain may be appropriate in some situations, but there are opportunities to reduce exposure to opioids with equally effective monotherapy and combination therapy over-thecounter (OTC) medications. There are a number of OTC analgesics that are readily accessible and costeffective options to treat pain. ⋯ Nonopioid OTC analgesics, such as NSAIDs and the NSAID/acetaminophen combination, are safe and effective firstline options for managing acute dental pain according to the American Dental Association. The American College of Physicians supports the use of NSAIDs as first-line therapy for the treatment of low back pain.
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Following these guidelines to order fewer tests can improve health care quality and patient experience, while reducing wasteful costs.
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Identify patients who are good candidates for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) vs fingerstick self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) Discuss the information provided by CGM systems Generate and interpret patient CGM data using the ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) to assess time targets established by the International Consensus on Time in Range Modify the treatment plan based on CGM data to improve patient outcomes.
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New evidence is reshaping the role of low-dose aspirin in primary prevention. More selective decisions are now urged.
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Summarize the multiple atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors commonly present in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identify factors for clinical assessment and risk stratification in persons with HIV (PWH). Discuss the clinical challenges of dyslipidemia management among the HIV population, including avoidance of major drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Implement appropriate and safe statin therapy in PWH and elevated ASCVD risk.