James G. Slawson, MD

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Angiotensin receptor blockers not equivalent to ACE inhibitors for heart failure

Author:: James G. Slawson, MD

Jong P, Demers C, McKelvie RS, Liu PP. Angiotensin receptor blockers in heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Am Coll...

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Are topical antibiotics effective in treating bacterial conjunctivitis?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH; James G. Slawson, MD

Sheikh A, Hurwitz B. Topical antibiotics for acute bacterial conjunctivitis: a systematic review. Br J Gen Pract 2001; 51:473-77.

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What is the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among women taking third-generation oral contraceptives (OCs) in comparison with those taking contraceptives containing levonorgestrel?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH; James G. Slawson, MD

Jick H, Kaye JA, Vasilakis-Scaramozza C, Jick SS. Risk of venous thromboembolism among users of third generation oral contraceptives compared with...

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Are antidepressants effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia, and is this effect independent of depression?

Author:: James G. Slawson, MD; Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

O’Malley PG, Balden E, Tomkins G, Santoro J, Kroenke K, Jackson JL. Treatment of fibromyalgia with antidepressants: a meta-analysis. J Gen Intern...

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Which pharmacologic therapies are effective in preventing acute mountain sickness?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH; James G. Slawson, MD

Dumont L, Mardirosoff C, Tramer MR. Efficacy and harm of pharmacological prevention of acute mountain sickness: quantitative systematic review....

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