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Do statins delay onset or slow progression of Alzheimer’s dementia?
- Author:
- Slade A. Suchecki, DO
- Paul V. Aitken, Jr, MD, MPH
- Rick Potts, MD
- Linda J. Collins, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Statins (coenzyme-A reductase inhibitors) should not be used with the single intent to delay the onset or slow the...
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How useful is high-sensitivity CRP as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
- Author:
- Sharon K. Hull, MD
- Linda J. Collins, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Little evidence supports the use of the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein assay (hs-CRP) as a screening test for...
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How should thyroid replacement be initiated?
- Author:
- Suzanne E. Landis, MD, MPH
- Linda J. Collins, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Levothyroxine (LT4) should be used alone as initial replacement for patients with hypothyroidism (strength of...
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Is screening for lead poisoning justified?
- Author:
- Amy C. Denham, MD, MPH
- Linda J. Collins, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against universal screening of young children for lead poisoning in high-...