AFP: American Family Physician Podcast Episode 224 -- February 2025 -- Part 2 AFP: American Family Physician
Mar 3, 2025
Explore the impact of fatigue on dialysis patients and innovative strategies for their care. Discover the complexities of gastric cancer risk factors and the importance of multidisciplinary treatment. Learn about the benefits of ultrasound guidance in carpal tunnel injections and its influence on patient outcomes. Delve into the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), particularly among minority groups, and reflect on preventive measures. Finally, find out how strengthening exercises outperform stretching for plantar fasciitis and the limitations of new cardiovascular testing methods.
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Managing Fatigue in Kidney Failure
- Exercise, acupressure, massage, and aromatherapy may help fatigue in kidney failure patients on dialysis.
- Consider these based on patient preferences and access.
Gastric Cancer Diagnosis
- Consider gastric cancer in patients with relevant risk factors, even with a low threshold.
- New dyspepsia in patients over 55 requires urgent endoscopy.
Carpal Tunnel Injections
- Ultrasound-guided steroid injections are superior to landmark-guided injections for carpal tunnel.
- They improve symptom severity, functionality, and reduce complications.