• 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 ...
  • How do exercise and diet compare for weight loss? 

    Cudjoe, Stephanie; Moss, Shannon B.; Nguyen, Loan (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    Exercise alone produces short-term weight loss that is comparable with that induced by diet, after which a plateau in weight loss appears to occur (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B). Exercise in combination with diet ...
  • 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 ...