Opinion

How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
News
Nitroglycerin’s safety and value examined
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Is it safe for a man with coronary artery disease who takes nitroglycerin to also take sildenafil?
Opinion

How can I keep from losing my mind?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
“To date the actual therapies for dementia have been disappointing.”
News

Do lipid labs need to be fasting?
- Author:
- Kendall Ervin
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
There are instances when patients need to have fasting labs.
Opinion

Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”
Opinion

Is hepatitis C an STI?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
Opinion

How to make visits run more smoothly and be more productive
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Some symptoms are so distressing and severe that symptomatic treatment is needed, but most aren’t.
News

What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.
Opinion

Practice guidelines highlights from past year
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Based on the most recent Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines, what would be the preferred therapy for this patient?
News

Tips for connecting with your patients
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Ascertaining how concerned patients are about their symptoms will help you make decisions.
Opinion

My favorite physical exam pearls
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
For those seeking to increase their comfort with conducting the physical exam, below are several methods I have found helpful to use in practice...
Opinion

Case: Older patient with T2D has recurrent flushing
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Learn four principles to help make diagnoses in challenging cases like this one.
Opinion

Sleep apnea has many faces
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
A 62-year-old patient was forgetting things and was worried she might be developing dementia.
Opinion

Case: Patient with statin-associated muscle symptoms
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
What treatment recommendation would you make for this patient?
Opinion

What is the most likely cause of this patient’s fever?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Case: A patient develops atelectasis after undergoing cardiac bypass surgery.