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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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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At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:Implement evidence-based methods for cognitive impairment screening in primary care. Identify correct diagnostic criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer disease (AD) based on current guideline recommendations. Design appropriate and effective treatment plans for patients with MCI and AD and refer to a specialist when necessary. Describe advances in testing and treatment for AD that may impact dementia care.
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Over 25% of adults ≥65 years of age have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Individualization of care is important in older adults with T2D, with treatment targets and therapeutic approaches informed by patient-specific medical, psychosocial, functional, and social considerations. Fixed-ratio combination injectable products offer unique benefits in older adults, including reduction of both fasting and postprandial glucose, low hypoglycemia risk, lack of weight gain, fewer gastrointestinal side effects, strong durability of effect, and the potential for medication regimen simplification.
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This patient inadvertently complicated her own recovery by chalking up these lesions to a preexisting condition.