Thứ năm, 03/09/2020, 08:05 GMT+7
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
| AFP’s COVID-19 Collection |
New topics include COVID-19’s impact on health disparities, house calls during a pandemic, and handwashing-induced dermatitis. See the latest resources in the collection that is open-access and frequently updated.
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The decision to test for urinary tract infection should be based on risk factors and the child’s age. Urinalysis can help rule out infection and inform decisions about when to start antibiotics. However, urine culture is needed for definitive diagnosis. Antibiotic selection should be based on local sensitivity patterns and adjusted once culture results are available.
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Esophageal motility disorders are diagnosed based on esophageal manometry findings. Achalasia has objective diagnostic criteria, and effective treatments are available. Hypercontractile motility disorders are generally self-limited and may be overdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary and irreversible interventions.
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Take the AFP CME Quiz on your computer or mobile device to receive instant credit. AAFP members and others who recieve AFP in their own name can earn 6 credits for this issue.
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| Listen to the Latest Episode of AFP’s Podcast |
The newest episode of the podcast includes topics on sarecycline, IgA vasculitis, oseltamivir, Paget disease, colorectal cancer screening, and colchicine post-myocardial infarction. Listen now!
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