Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Evaluation and management of hip pain: An algorithmic approach
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Applied Evidence
Complementary medicine: Where is the evidence?
Original Research
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Original Research
Reducing emergency department visits among high-using patients
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Original Research
ADHD treatment and academic performance: A case series
Photo Rounds
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Photo Rounds
Caribbean itch
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Heat or ice for acute ankle sprain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For grade 3 and 4 ankle sprains, ice works better than heat to speed recovery (return to play) (strength of recommendation...
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Clinical Inquiries
How should patients with mitral regurgitation be followed?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Patients with mild to moderate mitral regurgitation should be assessed periodically for a worsening condition; those with...
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Clinical Inquiries
Does glucosamine relieve arthritis joint pain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Glucosamine may provide some pain relief. Studies have shown varied results, ranging from glucosamine being superior or...
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Clinical Inquiries
Are nasal steroid sprays effective for otitis media with effusion?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Treatment of otitis media with effusion (OME) with nasal steroids is not recommended (strength of recommendation [SOR]=A,...
Commentary
Q&A
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Q&A
Clindamycin for vaginosis reduces prematurity and late miscarriage
BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis is associated with premature delivery and late miscarriage. In 2 previous randomized controlled trials,...
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Q&A
Low-dose warfarin prevents recurrent thromboembolism
BACKGROUND: Prolonging the duration of full-intensity oral anticoagulation can decrease the recurrence of venous thromboembolism, but it often...
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Steroids ineffective for pain in children with pharyngitis
BACKGROUND: Dexamethasone has been shown to be beneficial in several pediatric illnesses such as croup and asthma, and intraoperatively for...
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Do irbesartan and amlodipine reduce cardiovascular events in diabetic patients?
BACKGROUND: Good control of blood pressure reduces microvascular and macrovascular complications in patients with diabetes more than control of...
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Low-dose doxycycline moderately effective for acne
BACKGROUND: Doxycycline, when used in doses that are below its antimicrobial threshold, is effective in treating adult chronic periodontitis.
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Selective aldosterone blockade reduces mortality after MI
BACKGROUND: Family physicians commonly manage patients with congestive heart failure following acute MI.
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Q&A
Blood cultures not helpful for community-acquired pneumonia
BACKGROUND: Many clinical guidelines recommend routine blood cultures in the initial evaluation of community-acquired pneumonia.
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Q&A
Zonisamide effective for weight loss in women
BACKGROUND: Zonisamide is an antiepileptic medication with a common side effect of causing significant weight loss.
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Q&A
Continuous use of oral contraceptives reduces bleeding
BACKGROUND: Most clinicians in the US prescribe oral contraceptives that are given cyclically for 21 days, followed by 7 days of no therapy, to...