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  • Are any oral iron formulations better tolerated than ferrous sulfate? 

    McDiarmid, Todd; Johnson, E. Diane (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2002)
    Ferrous salt preparations (ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous fumarate) are equally tolerable. (Grade of recommendation: A, based on randomized controlled trial.) Controlled-release iron preparations cause ...
  • Can recombinant growth hormone effectively treat idiopathic short stature? 

    Von Fange, Tim; McDiarmid, Todd; Mackler, Leslie (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
    Yes--treatment can increase a child's final height. Injections of recombinant human growth hormone (rGH) at least 3 times a week for 4 to 6 years add 3.7 to 7.5 cm to final height in children between 8 and 16 years of age ...
  • Do antioxidants (vitamins C, E) improve outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease? 

    Bloom, O. Josh; McDiarmid, Todd; Scoville, Caryn (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2002)
    Antioxidant supplements of vitamins E and C do not reduce cardiovascular death in people with coronary artery disease. Vitamin E supplementation, in a variety of doses, does not decrease the incidence of cardiovascular or ...
  • Do glucosamine or chondroitin cause regeneration of cartilage in osteoarthritis? 

    Priebe, David; McDiarmid, Todd; Mackler, Leslie (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
    No direct evidence suggests glucosamine or chrondroitin cause regeneration of cartilage in osteoarthritis. Use of glucosamine sulfate in knee osteoarthritis prevents joint space narrowing on radiographs (strength of ...
  • Do systemic corticosteroids lessen symptoms in acute exacerbations of COPD? 

    McDiarmid, Todd; Mackler, Leslie (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
    Systemic corticosteroids improve measures of dyspnea in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, meta-analysis of 2 small randomized controlled ...
  • Does bed rest for preeclampsia improve neonatal outcomes? 

    Cabrera, Maria Linda; McDiarmid, Todd; Mackler, Leslie (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    No. Strict bed rest in the hospital for pregnant women with preeclampsia does not appear to lower rates of perinatal mortality, neonatal mortality, or neonatal morbidity, including preterm birth, endotracheal intubations, ...
  • Is an outpatient workup safe for patients with a transient ischemic attack? 

    Franklin, Melissa; McDiarmid, Todd; Mackler, Leslie (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
    There is no compelling evidence that outpatient diagnostic workup of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) is less safe than inpatient workup, or that hospitalization prevents stroke or improves stroke outcomes ...
  • What is the addiction risk associated with tramadol? 

    McDiarmid, Todd; Mackler, Leslie (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
    Tramadol (Ultram, generic and with acetaminophen in Ultracet) carries a risk of substance abuse (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on case report surveillance programs). While it appears that tramadol's risk of ...
  • What is the most effective management of acute fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal? 

    Vu, Davis; McDiarmid, Todd; Brown, Marcy L. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
    For acute Jones' fractures in recreationally active patients, early intramedullary screw fixation results in lower failure rates and shorter times to both clinical union and return to sports than non-weightbearing short ...
  • What medication best prevents migraine in children? 

    Spry, Heather; McDiarmid, Todd; Mayer, Jill Byerly (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
    Propranolol, valproic acid, and amitriptyline are effective prophylaxis for migraine in children to varying degrees, are widely available, and have a reasonable safety profile (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based ...