Vol. 15 No. 2 (2023): Spring 2023

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Context: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a complex pain syndrome that affects 15%–30% of people of childbearing age (~10–20 million, US). Etiologies range from musculoskeletal conditions and visceral disease to neurological and psychological disorders. The interplay of many systems and disord...

Difficult doctor-patient relationships are a recognized aspect of modern healthcare, but the actual incidence, risk factors, ethical issues, and management strategies are less well-known. The author queried PubMed, ScienceDirect, and the Education Resources Information Center. The inclus...

Shoulder pain and shoulder disorders are commonly seen in the primary care setting. While many of these disorders can be managed by the primary care physician, some may pose a diagnostic dilemma. This article will review 10 common shoulder disorders, evaluating when conservative manageme...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease that primarily affects women and people of Hispanic, African, and Asian descent. The treatment goals are similar to other autoimmune diseases: preventing progressive damage to organs and decreasing disease activity to...

Suicide rates are alarmingly higher among emergency responders than the general public, and it is estimated that 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions compared with 20% in the general population. Emergency responders experience their share of work-related stresses,...

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