Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialPromoting safe prescribing in primary care with a contraceptive vital sign: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
Routine assessment of women's pregnancy intentions and contraceptive use-a so-called contraceptive vital sign-may help primary care physicians identify patients who need preconception or contraceptive counseling and be of particular benefit when teratogenic medications are prescribed. ⋯ A contraceptive vital sign improves documentation of contraceptive use; however, ongoing efforts are needed to improve provision of preconception and contraceptive services.
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Annals of family medicine · Nov 2012
Treatment of ingrown toenail with proximolateral matrix partial excision and matrix phenolization.
Ingrown toenail is one of the most common nail conditions. Although many surgical treatments are described for complicated cases, recurrence of pain and postoperative disability are common. We evaluated the long-term efficacy of proximolateral matrix partial excision followed by chemical matricectomy with phenol. ⋯ Proximolateral partial matricectomy with phenol ablation is an excellent surgical method for the treatment of ingrown toenails, having low morbidity and a high success rate, even in the long term.