Michael K. Park, MD

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Does DTC advertising affect physician prescribing habits?

Author:: Amber Koch-Laking, MD; Michael K. Park, MD; Elizabeth Tweed, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES, BUT THE EFFECT VARIES BY CONDITION. Direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) is associated with both higher fidelity to...

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Is aspirin effective for primary prevention of colon cancer?

Author:: Lorraine K. Rufner, MD; Michael K. Park, MD; Elizabeth M. Tweed, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT’S UNCLEAR, DUE TO CONFLICTING EVIDENCE. Aspirin probably shouldn’t be used for routine prevention because of its...

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Should you use antibiotics to treat acute otitis media in children?

Author:: Stephen Gamboa, MD; Michael K. Park, MD; Gerri Wanserski, MLS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IN MOST CASES, NO. Antibiotics are not necessary to treat uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM) in an otherwise healthy...

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How can I improve patient adherence to prescribed medication?

Author:: Elizabeth A. Bayliss, MD; Michael K. Park, MD; John M. Westfall, MD

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Two randomized clinical trials have shown that simplified dosing schedules have improved patient adherence to medication as...

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