• Can counseling prevent or treat postpartum depression? 

    Moss, Shannon B.; Pierce, Jessica; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
    In most cases, counseling does not prevent postpartum depression (PPD), though it can treat the disorder. Overall, psychosocial interventions don't offer a significantly greater benefit than standard care in preventing ...
  • Do testosterone injections increase libido for elderly hypogonadal patients? 

    Shah, Krupa; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    Yes, testosterone therapy is effective in improving libido for elderly hypogonadal males (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on small randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Testosterone combined with estrogen can ...
  • How best to diagnose iron-deficiency anemia in patients with inflammatory disease? 

    Oh, Robert C.; Franzos, Tracy; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
    The serum ferritin level is the most sensitive and specific initial laboratory test for iron- deficiency anemia (IDA) in patients with inflammation. Serum ferritin levels <45 ng/dL confirm IDA, and levels of ≥100 ng/dL ...
  • How does VTE risk for the patch and vaginal ring compare with oral contraceptives? 

    Elliott, Tricia C.; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
    Evidence is conflicting with regard to the comparative frequency of venous thrombolic events (VTE) among women using the transdermal patch when compared to an oral contraceptive (OC), even though the patch produces a ...
  • What is the best way to treat tinea cruris? 

    Nadalo, Dana; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
    After clinical diagnosis and microscopic confirmation, tinea cruris is best treated with a topical allylamine or an azole antifungal (strength of recommendation: A, based on multiple randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). ...
  • What's the best test for underlying osteomyelitis in patients with diabetic foot ulcers? 

    Khodaee, Morteza; Lombardo, Daniel; Montgomery, Linda C.; Lyon, Corey; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2015)
    A: What's the best test for underlying osteomyelitis in patients with diabetic foot ulcers? A: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a higher sensitivity and specificity (90% and 79%) than plain radiography (54% and 68%) ...
  • When should a chest x-ray be used to evaluate acute-onset productive cough for adults? 

    Pisarik, Paul; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
    Even though the most common reason to order a chest x-ray in the evaluation of an acute-onset, productive cough is to rule out pneumonia, there is no strong evidence to help a physician decide when to order this chest ...
  • Which nutritional therapies are safe and effective for depression? 

    Evans, Rachael; Moss, Shannon B.; Montoya, Cathy C. (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
    St. John's wort is effective for short-term relief of mild to moderate depression (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A; 1 systematic review). Its safety profile is superior to older antidepressants; data comparing it with ...