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Parkinson Disease Information for Patients Apr 14, 2020

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More than 6 million people worldwide have Parkinson disease. Even though it is classically associated with tremors, the disease has many manifestations and is very treatable for most patients. Michael S. Okun, MD, from the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, discusses the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson disease.

Choosing a Parkinson Disease Treatment

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Reusing Face Masks and N95 Respirators Apr 08, 2020

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Shortages of face masks and N95 respirators have forced clinicians and hospitals to reuse these normally disposable items. Ron Shaffer, PhD, former CDC PPE Research Branch Chief, discusses effective sterilization techniques and how to test that the equipment stays protective after sterilization.

Treating Pediatric Eczema Apr 07, 2020

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Eczema is extremely common in children. Most the time it is easily treated with topical steroids but on occasion it requires systemic therapies. JAMA Pediatrics Editor Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH, and JAMA Network Open Editor Frederick Rivara, MD, MPH, discuss the results of a clinical trial of a new monoclonal antibody intended to improve eczema in children that was published in the January 2020 issue of JAMA Pediatrics.

Are Bacteria Transplants the Future of Eczema Therapy?

Effect of an Intervention to Promote Breastfeeding on Asthma, Lung Function, and Atopic Eczema at Age 16 Years: Follow-up of the PROBIT Randomized Trial

Persistence of Childhood Eczema Into Adulthood

Association Between Eczema and Stature in 9 US Population-Based Studies

Healthcare Utilization, Patient Costs, and Access to Care in US Adults With Eczema: A Population-Based Study

Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Anti-IgE Medication Lessens Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Severity

Atopic Eczema

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Safe Shopping at Stores and Pharmacies Apr 03, 2020

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Food and medicine shopping is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, but requires getting out and standing close to strangers at a time when social distancing and sheltering-in-place are recommended to slow spread of disease. David Aronoff, MD, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, explains how to minimize COVID-19 risk while shopping.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update: PCR Testing and Shortages Mar 27, 2020

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The lack of availability of COVID-19 testing has interfered with the ability to contain the spread of disease. Omai Garner, PhD, laboratory director for Clinical Microbiology in the UCLA health system, explains how PCR testing for COVID-19 works and why testing is in short supply.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Lessons Learned From The 2003 SARS Outbreak Mar 25, 2020

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In 2003, Toronto was the North American center for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The disease spread through the city's hospitals before anyone knew what was happening. Dr Allison McGeer was a clinician caring for SARS patients and ultimately was infected herself. She describes her experience as a patient and provider and reviews lessons learned that might help others manage their regional COVID-19 outbreaks.

Supporting the Health Care Workforce During the COVID-19 Global Epidemic

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update: How the VA Is Preparing Mar 25, 2020

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As COVID-19 spreads, clinicians and health systems are struggling to prepare for a surge of patients. Richard Stone, MD, the US Veterans Health Administration's Executive in Charge, spoke with JAMA about how the VA health system is preparing for this public health emergency.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Chloroquine/Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin Mar 24, 2020

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Chloroquine was shown in 2004 to be active in vitro against SARS coronavirus but is of unproven efficacy and safety in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The drug's potential benefits and risks for COVID-19 patients, without and with azithromycin, is discussed by Dr. David Juurlink, head of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: The Primary Care Perspective Mar 24, 2020

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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is becoming more frequent as the population becomes more obese. This is not a benign problem, and NASH can ultimately lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. It is thought that NASH will ultimately become the most common cause for liver transplant. NASH is usually diagnosed as an incidental finding, but once found requires careful monitoring and patient counseling. Lisa N. Kransdorf, MD, MPH, from UCLA Health in California, discusses the diagnosis and management of NASH from a primary care clinician's perspective.

The Diagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism Mar 24, 2020

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Hyperparathyroidism is a fairly common disease that causes elevated calcium levels and bone depletion, resulting in fractures and kidney problems. There are medications that can effectively manage hyperparathyroidism, and in some cases surgery is indicated. Michael Yeh, MD, professor and chief of endocrine surgery at UCLA, discusses the management of hyperparathyroidism.

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