Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Migraine: A better way to recognize and treat it
A prospective study shows how the Migraine Care Program makes management easier and improves patient satisfaction.
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Applied Evidence
Do family physicians fail to provide triptans for patients with migraine?
We think not. Though improved prescribing is always desirable, the real challenge is patient adherence to regimens.
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Applied Evidence
Is any one analgesic superior for episodic tension-type headache?
This systematic review suggests good tolerance of any given agent may be the deciding factor.
Practice Alert
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Practice Alert
The preteen visit: An opportunity for prevention
Updated vaccine guidelines for different age groups; USPSTF recommendations for other interventions.
Original Research
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Original Research
Emergency contraception care
Advise for recent changes in the practice environment
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the dietary treatment for low HDL cholesterol?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Low-carbohydrate diets raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels by approximately 10%; soy protein with...
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Clinical Inquiries
When are antibiotics indicated for acute COPD exacerbations?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Antibiotics (including those given orally) reduce mortality and treatment failures for hospitalized patients with acute...
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Clinical Inquiries
How should you manage a depressed patient unresponsive to an SSRI?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The best approach among studied alternatives to manage a patient with treatment-resistant depression is not clear from the...
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Clinical Inquiries
What are safe sleeping arrangements for infants?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Non-supine sleep position and parental tobacco use are known risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Recent...
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Clinical Inquiries
What blood tests help diagnose celiac disease?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Histological confirmation of infiltrative lesions via small bowel biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease...
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Clinical Inquiries
Do glucosamine and chondroitin worsen blood sugar control in diabetes?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Despite theoretical risks based on animal models given high intravenous doses, glucosamine/chondroitin (1500 mg/1200 mg...
Commentary
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Commentary
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