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Off-Label Long-Term Use Of Phentermine For Weight Management, Monique Morin, Yamini Pandey, Sarah Bdeir, Rumyah Rafique, Taim-Allah Al-Jarrah, Ali Farhat

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using:

Hendricks EJ, Greenway FL, Westman EC, Gupta AK. Blood pressure and heart rate effects, weight loss and maintenance during long-term phentermine pharmacotherapy for obesity. Obesity. 2011;19(12):2351-2360 https://doi.org/10.1038/oby.2011.94

for a patient struggling at the intersection of weight loss and financial instability.

Exploring Alternative Treatment Options For A Patient With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding And Mistrust Of The Healthcare System, Rachel A. O'Dell

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using:

Tinelli A, Gustapane S, D’Oria O, Licchelli M, Panese G. Nutraceuticals in fibroid management after ulipristal acetate administration: An observational study on patients’ compliance. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics; 2022;156(1):133-138. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13692

for a patient with chronic, symptomatic anemia with menorrhagia and uterine fibroid.

The Importance Of Stigma Theory For Clinical Decisions Related To Diabetic Foot Amputations, Rachael Garcia, Callie Bartkowiak, Alison Nesbitt Do

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

The authors examine the unconsidered impact of social stigma theory on the shared clinical decision-making process for a patient with foot osteomyelitis and MRSA bacteremia facing the prospect of an amputation.

Lifestyle Intervention Is Superior To Metformin In Prevention Of Microvascular Complications Of Diabetes In Women, But Socioeconomic Barriers May Lead To Use Of Combination, Katanya C. Alaga, Jesse Haddad

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using

Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. Long-term effects of lifestyle intervention or metformin on diabetes development and microvascular complications over 15-year follow-up: The Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2015;3(11):866-875. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(15)00291-0

for a patient with pre-diabetes who is concerned about the prevention of microvascular complications through lifestyle intervention while managing her busy schedule as a traveling house cleaner.

Limb Salvage Therapy In Septic Diabetic Foot Ulcer In Patients Unwilling To Undergo Amputation, Luke Hong

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report appraising

Shojaiefard A, Khorgami Z, Larijani B. Septic diabetic foot is not necessarily an indication for amputation. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2008;47(5):419-423. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2008.05.005

for a patient with a septic diabetic foot.

Pre-Mixed Insulin Has A Similar Efficacy To Basal-Bolus Insulin In Reducing Hba1c Levels In Type 2 Diabetics, Rujuta Patil

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using:

Fulcher G, Roberts A, Sinha A, Proietto J. What happens when patients require intensification from basal insulin? A retrospective audit of clinical practice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes from four Australian centres. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2015;108(3):405–413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2015.03.004

for a patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

There Is Insufficient Evidence To Recommend Bremelanotide For Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Scott Yaekle Md, Halima Ali Md, Carol Baker Md

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An informed consent discussion for a patient with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.

Starting Triple Oral Hypoglycemic Agent Therapy In Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Is A Suitable Therapeutic Strategy To Lower Hba1c When Insulin Therapy Is Not Desired, Mara A. Darian

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A clinical decision report using:

Søfteland E, Meier JJ, Vangen B, Toorawa R, Maldonado-Lutomirsky M, Broedl UC. Empagliflozin as Add-on Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Inadequately Controlled With Linagliptin and Metformin: A 24-Week Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Trial. Diabetes Care. 2016;40(2):201-209. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc16-1347

for a patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes on metformin and sitagliptin and hesitant to begin insulin therapy.

Inpatient Motivational Interviewing For Adolescent Type 1 Diabetics With Poor Glycemic Control Is Ineffective, Andrew L. Roberts

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A clinical decision report appraising Wang Y-C, Mackenzie M, Nakonezny PA, et al. A randomized controlled trial comparing motivational interviewing in education to structured diabetes education in teens with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2010;33(8):1741-1743. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc10-0019.

High-Dose Finasteride Is An Effective Treatment Modality For Androgenic Alopecia In Postmenopausal Women, Joshua T. Gaudette

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A critical appraisal and clinical application of Oliveira-Soares R, Silva JE, Correia M, André M. Finasteride 5 mg/day treatment of patterned hair loss in normo-androgenetic postmenopausal women. International Journal of Trichology. 2013;5(1):22-25. doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.114709.

Bisphosphonates Can Be Safely Given To Patients With Hypercalcemia And Renal Insufficiency Secondary To Multiple Myeloma, Matthew J. Miller

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

A critical appraisal and clinical application of Itou K, Fukuyama T, Sasabuchi Y, et al. Safety and efficacy of oral rehydration therapy until 2 h before surgery: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Journal of Anesthesia. 2012;26(1):20-27. doi: 10.1007/s00540-011-1261-x.

Treating Diabetic Ketoacidosis With Subcutaneous Insulin?, Marlene Aziza Azar

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The author examines the evidence for treating diabetic ketoacidosis with subcutaneous insulin vs IV insulin.