Browsing by Author/Contributor "Muench, John"

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  • Angiotensin blockade for diabetes: Monitor microalbuminuria? 

    Muench, John; Blenning, Carol E.; Judkins, Dolores Zegar (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    No studies address whether continued screening for microalbuminuria once a patient is taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin-2 receptor blocker (ARB) improves outcomes. Indirect evidence and ...

  • How effective are dietary interventions in lowering lipids in adults with dyslipidemia? 

    Buckley, David; Muench, John; Hamilton, Andrew (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    Diets lower in fat, higher in soy protein, or higher in fiber reduce serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides. More restrictive low-fat diets also lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL), while ...

  • Which tests are the most useful for diagnosing PID? 

    Blenning, Carol E.; Muench, John; Judkins, Dolores Zegar (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    No single test has adequate sensitivity and specificity to reliably identify pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and thus help to spare women serious sequelae, including infertility (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based ...