James J. Stevermer is in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Missouri–Columbia.
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When to “Undiagnose” Asthma
- Author:
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
- Alisa Hayes, MD
Asthma may not be a permanent diagnosis in adults. A study finds that up to one-third of adults with clinician-diagnosed asthma no longer have it...
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Should you reassess your patient’s asthma diagnosis?
- Author:
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
- Alisa Hayes, MD
Asthma may not be a permanent diagnosis in adults. A study finds that up to one-third of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma no longer had it...
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Let Low-risk Moms Eat During Labor?
- Author:
- Karen Phelps, MD
- Justin Deavers, MD
- Dean A. Seehusen, MD, MPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Allowing low-risk pregnant women to follow less restrictive diets during labor not only makes them happier—it may also shorten labor.
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Let low-risk moms eat during labor?
- Author:
- Karen Phelps, MD
- Justin Deavers, MD
- Dean A. Seehusen, MD, MPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Allowing low-risk pregnant women to eat less restrictive diets during labor may not only make them happier, but may shorten labor, too.
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PPIs With Warfarin Regimens: Balancing the Perks and Pitfalls
- Author:
- Alicia Ludden-Schlatter, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Patients on warfarin and antiplatelet/NSAID regimens are likely to benefit from the gastroprotective effect of proton pump inhibitors, but those...
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The benefits—and limits—of PPIs with warfarin regimens
- Author:
- Alicia Ludden-Schlatter, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Patients on warfarin + antiplatelet/NSAID regimens are likely to benefit from the gastroprotective effect of PPIs. For patients taking warfarin...
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Oral Rehydration Therapy for Kids: A More Palatable Alternative
- Author:
- Carin E. Reust, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
- Jennie B. Jarrett, PharmD, BCPS, MMedEd
Getting kids to drink electrolyte solutions following episodes of mild gastroenteritis can be a challenge. Thankfully, parents can rest easy—a new...
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A more palatable alternative to oral rehydration therapy for kids
- Author:
- Carin E. Reust, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
- Jennie B. Jarrett, PharmD, BCPS, MMedEd
Parents no longer need to struggle to get their kids to drink electrolyte solutions during episodes of mild gastroenteritis; apple juice works...
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Notice of retraction
- Author:
- Luke Stephens, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
The study1 that served as the basis for the PURL entitled, “Ramipril for claudication?” (J Fam Pract. 2013;62:579-580), has been...
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“Go Low” or “Say No” to Aggressive Systolic BP Goals?
- Author:
- Margaret Day, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
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“Go low” or say “No” to aggressive systolic BP goals?
- Author:
- Margaret Day, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
The SPRINT trial demonstrated the benefits—and risks—of reaching a systolic target <120 mm Hg in non-diabetic patients at high risk for CV...
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New Adjunctive Treatment Option for Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Author:
- Benjamin H. Crenshaw, MD
- Kortnee Y. Roberson, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
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A new adjunctive Tx option for venous stasis ulcers
- Author:
- Benjamin H. Crenshaw, MD
- Kortnee Y. Roberson, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Adding simvastatin to standard wound care improves ulcer healing rates and times as well as the patient’s quality of life.
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Prescribing Statins for Patients With ACS? No Need to Wait
- Author:
- Hanna Gov-Ari, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
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Prescribing statins for patients with ACS? No need to wait
- Author:
- Hanna Gov-Ari, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
The best time to start a statin in patients with acute coronary syndrome is before they undergo percutaneous coronary intervention.