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Does ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduce mortality?
- Author:
- Yamil Miranda-Usua, MD
- James D. Whitworth, PhD
- Janine Tillett, MSLS, AHIP
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES, screening reduces mortality in men, although it’s unclear whether it has the same effect in women. Screening for...
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How can we minimize recurrent ankle sprains?
- Author:
- Christopher P. Paulson, MD
- Brandon Hemphill, MD
- James D. Whitworth, PhD
- Rita F. Smith, MLS, MBA
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: USING EXTERNAL ANKLE SUPPORTS during physical activity significantly reduces the likelihood of primary and secondary...
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What are the most practical primary care screens for post-traumatic stress disorder?
- Author:
- Stephanie M. Davis, MD
- James D. Whitworth, PhD
- Katherine Rickett, MSLS, MSEd
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The 4-item Primary Care Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder screen (PC-PTSD) is a simple and effective tool to identify symptoms...
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Which nondrug alternatives can help with insomnia?
- Author:
- James D. Whitworth, PhD
- Brian K. Crownover, MD, FAAFP
- William Nichols, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions—particularly stimulus control and sleep hygiene—are well-validated,...