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Hydrochlorothiazide remains a viable option for older patients with hypertension, as it is associated with a lower risk of hypokalemia vs. chlorthalidone and is available in more generic single-pill combinations.

I know I’m not alone in feeling that our world has gotten a little bit meaner in recent years.

Evidence suggests that the harms of gabapentinoid misuse may be greater than originally appreciated. Overuse has been associated with an increase in all-cause hospitalizations, a risk that was found to be three times higher in those concurrently taking high-dose opioids.

Let’s look at the arguments given for adding this third year to FPs’ medical training.

TB tests and readings are straightforward, but as Dr. Robert Dickson notes, they can also yield a variety of results.

Last week, I was watching a learner doing a first prenatal visit. She was asking all the routine questions without preamble or explanation. I could see the couple getting more and more anxious.

Plenty. As pharmacists, there are a million things, pharmacological and otherwise, we need to be aware of to help maintain and improve people's sexual health.

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