Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease and Nonulcer Dyspepsia
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
At what age do patients no longer need colorectal cancer screening?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Good evidence supports fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for patients up to age 75 (grade of recommendation: A, based on...
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Clinical Inquiries
Should we change formula for a formula-fed infant with persistent spitting up, but with adequate weight gain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: We found no controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of changing formulas in the management of uncomplicated regurgitation...
Commentary
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Commentary
Reinventing Family Practice Again
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Commentary
The Future of Family Medicine: Research
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Commentary
The Future of Family Medicine: Clinical Practice
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Commentary
Surveillance Porn
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Commentary
Work Outside the Office Visit
Original Research
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Original Research
Predictors of Follow-up of Atypical and ASCUS Papanicolaou Test Results in a High-Risk Population
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Original Research
How Physicians Diagnose Urinary Tract Infections: The Potential Influence of Laboratory Regulations on Test Availability and Use
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Original Research
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Telephone Management of Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Women
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Original Research
Fluticasone Propionate Compared with Zafirlukast in Controlling Persistent Asthma A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
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Original Research
Adolescent Girls’ Attitudes Toward Pregnancy: The Importance of Asking What the Boyfriend Wants
Q&A
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Q&A
How useful is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of chronic insomnia?
Edinger J, Wohlgemuth WK, Radtke RA, Marsh GR, Quillian RE. Cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of chronic primary insomnia. JAMA 2001; 285...
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Q&A
What is the optimal protocol for diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy?
Gracia CR, Barnhart KT. Diagnosing ectopic pregnancy: decision analysis comparing six strategies. Obstet Gynecol 2001; 97:464-70.
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Q&A
Is extended-release oxybutynin (Ditropan XL) or tolterodine (Detrol) more effective in the treatment of an overactive bladder?
Appell RA, Sand P, Dmochowski R, et al. Prospective randomized controlled trial of extended-release oxybutynin chloride and tolterodine tartrate...
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Can early treatment with atorvastatin (Lipitor) improve the outcome of patients with acute coronary syndromes?
Schwartz GG, Olsson AG, Ezekowitz MD, et al. Effects of atorvastatin on early recurrent ischemic events in acute coronary syndromes. The MIRACL...
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Q&A
Is ticlopidine more effective than aspirin in preventing adverse cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction (MI)?
Scrutinio D, Cimminiello C, Marubini E, et al. Ticlopidine versus aspirin after myocardial infarction (STAMI) trial. J Am Coll Cardiol 2001; 37:...
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Q&A
Is St. John’s wort an effective treatment for major depression?
Shelton RC, Keller MB, Gelenberg A, et al. Effectiveness of St. John’s wort in major depression: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2001; 285:...
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Q&A
Do antibiotics improve neonatal outcomes in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)?
Kenyon SL, Taylor DJ, Tarnow-Mordi W, et al. Broad-spectrum antibiotics for preterm, prelabour rupture of fetal membranes: the ORACLE I randomised...
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Q&A
Is delayed antibiotic prescribing a good strategy for managing acute cough?
Dowell J, Pitkethly M, Bain J, Martin S. A randomised controlled trial of delayed antibiotic prescribing as a strategy for managing uncomplicated...