title: [2013 literature findings in internal general medicine].
abstract: The prescribing of antibiotics for uncomplicated skin abscesses and diverticulitis has no benefit. Some antibiotics are more at risk of causing a Clostridium difficile infection. The tests used to exclude a history of a penicillin allergy are safe. A threshold of D-dimer adjusted for the age significantly improves the specificity of the test without affecting the sensitivity. The prescription of paraclinics tests is not an effective "treatment" for the patient's anxiety. In the sleep apnea syndrome, treatment with CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) appears to have more benefits compared to the mandibular advancement prosthesis. The work of primary care physicians can be supported by the work of advanced practice nurses. The limitation placed on the working hours of doctors in hospitals seems to affect their ability to spend time with their patients.
authors.forename: Francis
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vu
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Pasche
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: Christophe
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Monney
authors.forename: Ariane
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gonthier
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Clair
authors.forename: Jérôme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ebiner
authors.forename: Evelyn
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Buff
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bodenmann
mesh_terms: D058006:General Practice / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000639:trends*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic