At FMX 2026, Frank Domino, MD, shared evidence-based medicine updates on vaccines, GLP-1s, mental health and more for family ...

Neck pain is a common presenting symptom in the primary care setting and causes significant disability. The broad differential diagnosis requires an efficient but global assessment; therefore, ...

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic relapsing skin condition that predominantly affects areas of the body that are rich in sebaceous glands. Clinically, seborrheic dermatitis presents as ...

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Calcium channel blockers or B vitamins may lead to short-term improvement in nocturnal leg cramps. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: C, based on small, low-quality randomized controlled trials [RCTs] ...

Comprehensive resources to help diagnose and treat the minor injuries most often seen in primary care. From sprains and strains to lacerations and fractures, minor injuries are a routine part of ...

Acute paronychia usually involves only one digit at a time; more widespread disease warrants a broader investigation for systemic issues (Table 1). 1, 2 Chronic paronychia typically involves multiple ...

Cryosurgery is the application of freezing temperatures to achieve the destruction of tissue. Cutaneous cryosurgery has become a commonly performed outpatient procedure because of the combination of ...

Peripheral neuropathy, a common neurologic problem encountered by family physicians, can be classified clinically by the anatomic pattern of presenting symptoms and, if indicated, by results of ...

Adults commonly present to their family physicians with hip pain, and diagnosing the cause is important for prescribing effective therapy. Hip pain is usually located anteriorly, laterally, or ...

Epistaxis is a common emergency encountered by primary care physicians. Up to 60% of the general population experience epistaxis, and 6% seek medical attention for it. More than 90% of cases arise ...

• No medications have been shown to be more effective than placebo for preventing migraine in children and adolescents. • CBT appears to be effective for reducing migraine frequency in children and ...