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Do intercontraction intervals predict when a woman at term should seek evaluation of labor?
- Author:
- Courtney Mull, MD
- Vanessa McPherson, MD
- Adam J. Zolotor, MD, MPH
- Leonora Kaufmann, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO; HOWEVER, A REDUCTION IN the intercontraction interval is associated with active labor (strength of recommendation [SOR...
Article
Which UTI therapies are safe and effective during breastfeeding?
- Author:
- Jessica Kaiser, MD
- Vanessa McPherson, MD
- Leonora Kaufmann, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) has a high success rate in eradicating bacteriuria for women with urinary tract...
Article
What is the best treatment for gastroesophageal reflux and vomiting in infants?
- Author:
- Vanessa McPherson, MD
- Sarah Towner Wright, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The literature on pediatric reflux can be divided into studies addressing clinically apparent reflux (vomiting or...
Article
What is the best treatment for analgesic rebound headaches?
- Author:
- Vanessa McPherson, MD
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Abrupt discontinuation of the offending analgesic(s), and treating rebound headaches with dihydroergotamine (DHE) as needed...