The Journal of family practice
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After reading this review article on ADPKD, participants should be able to: Identify people at high risk for ADPKD. Conduct a diagnostic evaluation. Initiate evidence-based therapy to slow kidney progression and treat extra-renal manifestations.
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Apply evidence-based diagnostic guidelines for patients who have clinical features consistent with insomnia. Use evidence-based guidelines to develop comprehensive treatment plans that include cognitive-behavioral therapy, pharmacologic treatment, and combination therapies to achieve optimal outcomes Identify basic elements of cognitivebehavioral therapy for insomnia Differentiate among medications FDA-approved for treating insomnia by discussing mechanism of action, safety, efficacy, and use.
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At the end of the activity, participants will be able to: Identify the risks of kidney disease and their consequences in patients with T2DM. Initiate evidence-based therapy to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with T2DM and CKD. Become familiar with the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist and endothelin receptor antagonist under latephase investigation.
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Identify the benefits and limitations of statin therapy as a treatment option for lowering LDL-C. Intensify treatment in appropriate patients or refer for intensification. Describe the safety and efficacy of ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, PCSK9 inhibitors, LDL apheresis. Describe the safety and efficacy of medications in late-stage development or under review by the FDA for LDL-C reduction.
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Acute pain often is treated with over-the-counter (OTC) therapeutics, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, not all NSAIDs are equally effective for treating different types of acute pain. In this article, we review the data supporting the use of OTC naproxen to effectively treat a variety of types of acute pain, including dysmenorrhea, headache, and dental pain, as well as review adverse effects. This information can be used to provide appropriate treatment for patients experiencing acute pain and help prevent progression to chronic pain.