Opinion

Geriatric patients: My three rules for them
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
“Keeping moving” is probably the most important thing a patient can do for their health.
Article

Migraine headache pearls
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Combining treatment with metoclopramide can be helpful.
News

Is anemia due to folate deficiency a myth?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
This column includes folate test results from several studies.
Opinion

COVID-19 mythconceptions
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
We are in a position where we need to take in what we can and assess the best data available.
Opinion

Dr. Douglas Paauw reflects on practicing in the COVID-19 world
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
He describes his experiences treating patients during this unsettling time.
Opinion

Can this patient get IV contrast?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Patients with seafood allergy have a higher rate of reactions to iodinated contrast, but not at a higher rate than patients with other food...
Opinion

Common drug with lots of surprising side effects
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are linked to symptoms ranging from yawning and hyperhidrosis to increased bleeding risk.
Opinion

My favorite natural treatments
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Horse chestnut, D-mannose, and riboflavin are safe alternative therapies that can be helpful for several common problems.
Opinion

How thin should we go?
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Dr. Douglas S. Paauw describes the best approach to anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation who are on anticoagulation, then have a...
Opinion

Hyperthyroid? She sure doesn’t look like it
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Biotin can affect multiple assays that use the streptavidin-biotin assay.
Opinion

Patient-centered care in clinic
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
Use the computer as a bond to strengthen your relationship with your patient.
Opinion

Cellulitis pearls
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
How would you treat this patient with cellulitis?
Opinion

A couple of little known side effects of medications
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
The cause of one patient’s acidosis and the correct blood pressure medication for another patient.
Opinion

Penicillin allergy
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
What are the best antibiotic options when a patient has a penicillin allergy?
Opinion

Night sweats
- Author:
- Douglas S. Paauw, MD
How often are night sweats actually a dire prognostic symptom?