Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
The Diagnosis of Essential and Secondary Hypertension in Adults
Original Research
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Original Research
Ergogenic Supplements and Health Risk Behaviors
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Original Research
Screening for Microalbuminuria to Prevent Nephropathy in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
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Original Research
Use of Microalbuminuria Testing in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes: Are the Right Patients Being Tested?
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Original Research
Improving the Quality of Outpatient Care for Older Patients with Diabetes: Lessons from a Comparison of Rural and Urban Communities
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Original Research
Making Decisions About Cancer Screening When the Guidelines Are Unclear or Conflicting
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Original Research
Direct Observation of Smoking Cessation Activities in Primary Care Practice
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Original Research
A Comprehensive Investigation of Barriers to Adult Immunization A Methods Paper
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the best test to diagnose urinary tract stones?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Over the past 3 years, helical (or spiral) computerized tomography (CT) has proved the best method of testing for urinary...
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Clinical Inquiries
Which patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should have esophagogastroduoudenoscopy (EGD)?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No evidence was identified that provides a basis for determining whether EGD leads to improved outcomes in patients with...
Commentary
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Commentary
Screening for Microalbuminuria
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Commentary
Single question screening for problem drinking
Q&A
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Q&A
What is the best treatment for patients with symptomatic mild-to-moderate hallux valgus (bunions)?
Torkki M, Malmivaara A, Seitsalo S, Hoikka V, Laippala P, Paavolainen P. Surgery vs orthosis vs watchful waiting for hallux valgus: a randomized...
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Does delaying placement of tympanostomy tubes have an adverse effect on developmental outcomes in children with persistent middle ear effusions?
Paradise JL, Feldman HM, Campbell TF, et al. Effect of early or delayed insertion of tympanostomy tubes for persistent otitis media on...
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Are all b-blockers equally effective in reducing mortality after acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
Gottlieb SS, McCarter RJ. Comparative effects of three beta-blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol) on survival after acute myocardial...
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Q&A
Should we use Foley catheters for preinduction cervical ripening?
Sciscione AC, Nguyen L, Manley J, Pollock M, Maas, B, Colmorgen G. A randomized comparison of transcervical Foley catheter to intravaginal...
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Q&A
What is the best treatment for patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Spechler SJ, Lee E, Ahnen D, et al. Long-term outcome of medical and surgical therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Follow-up of a...
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Are antibiotics effective in the treatment of acute sinusitis in children and adolescents?
Gargutt JM, Goldstein M, Gellmen E, Shannon W, Littenberg B. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of antimicrobial treatment for children with...
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Q&A
Is fluvoxamine safe and effective for treating anxiety disorders in children?
The Research Unit on Pediatric Psychopharmacology Anxiety Study Group. Fluvoxamine for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and...
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Q&A
Is ginger root effective for decreasing the severity of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy?
Vutyavanich T, Kraisarin T, Ruangsri RA. Ginger for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial. Obstet...