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Q: Can family physicians accurately screen for AAA with point-of-care ultrasound?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 7/8/2021)
Evidence-based answer: LIKELY YES. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) by nonradiologist physicians is 98% sensitive and 99% specific, compared with imaging performed by radiologists ...
Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion? Evidence-based answer: yes, in some populations. Youth and adolescents with self-reported history of concussion had increased risk of ...
Monotherapy for nonvalvular A-fib with stable CAD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
A meta-analysis found oral anticoagulant (OAC) monotherapy provided efficacy comparable to OAC plus single antiplatelet therapy--with lower bleeding risk.
Skip that repeat DXA scan in these postmenopausal women
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Skip that repeat DXA scan in these postmenopausal women. Repeat bone density measurement offers no advantage in predicting fracture risk in postmenopausal women who do not have osteoporosis. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not routinely ...
Validated scoring system identifies low-risk syncope patients
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
This study validated the Canadian Syncope Risk Score for predicting 30-day serious outcomes in patients presenting to the ED within 24 hours of syncope.
Prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure in the absence of diabetes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure in the absence of diabetes? An RCT demonstrates that dapagliflozin produces better cardiovascular outcomes than placebo for heart failure patients with and without diabetes. ...
This is not the time to modify a HTN regimen
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
This is not the time to modify a HTN regimen. Intensifying hypertension regimens at discharge increases risk in older patients. PRACTICE CHANGER: Avoid intensifying antihypertensive medication regimens at hospital discharge ...
Mental disorders associated with COVID-19 related unemployment
(2021)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions on economic activities have resulted in a sharp rise of unemployment. The purpose of this research is to explore mental disorders associated with COVID-19 related unemployment ...
Two encephalopathic patients with COVID-19 and elevated intracranial pressure
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-07)
COVID-19, the disease caused by infection with SARS-Cov-2, has proven capable of affecting the central nervous system. Encephalopathy is a well-described phenomenon among COVID-19 patients, but there are few cases in the ...
Malignant Mesothelioma Manifesting in an Elderly Female without Occupational Asbestos Exposure
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-07)
Case Presentation: A 71-year-old Caucasian female with a history of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 50 pack-years smoking presented with dyspnea, cough, fever, anorexia, and 12-pound ...
The impact of renewable energy and economic development on environmental quality of ASEAN countries
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
Maintaining the quality of environmental is a global requirement and necessary to achieve high economic growth, especially through the use of bioenergy. This eco-significant requirement has gained the focus of recent studies ...
The influence of oil prices, licensing and production on the economic development : an empirical investigation of Iraq economy
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
Economic development is the foremost requirement for every nation around the globe and captures the attention of upcoming studies and regulators. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of oil prices, licensing ...
The impact of urbanization on food production and residential land disputes (a global perspective)
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
Urbanization is still widely perceived as a social and economic issue that needs to be tackled immediately yet the fact of the matter is that no country has made to the list of developed nation without experiencing rapid ...
Review of Obesity Paradox
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-07)
Introduction: Obesity is a risk factor for many health conditions and complications but may be regarded as a prognostic factor in other conditions. This has been described as the "obesity paradox." The debate whether this ...
“Who? What? Is that a test?” African Americans in non-metropolitan Midwest U.S. identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for PrEP for HIV prevention
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-07)
A substantive gap exists in understanding the knowledge and perception of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among African Americans overall and especially those in non-urban areas. Thus, this analysis explores these issues ...
Transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring could reduce physical contact with COVID-19 patients
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2021-07)
Background: Transcutaneous carbon di-oxide (TcCO2) monitoring can be valuable to allow non-invasive monitoring of plasma carbon dioxide (PaCO2) levels in patients with acute respiratory failure including those with novel ...
Impact of accession to WTO on Agricultural Sector in Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
After much deliberation, Vietnam officially became a member of World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2006. There is substantial empirical evidence on how accession to WTO can lead to economic development, improvement in trade ...
Ethnobotanical study and plant dimension classification in Kwan Phayao community areas, Phayao province, Thailand
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
This ethnobotanical study is conducted between June 2019 and March 2020 in Kwan Phayao community areas, Phayao Province. This study has been performed in five community markets around the Kwan Phayao market including, the ...
Q Do carotid artery calcifications seen on radiographs predict stenosis in asymptomatic adults?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-09)
Evidence-based answer: not very well. In asymptomatic patients, carotid artery calcification seen on radiograph has a positive predictive value of 70% and a negative predictive value of 75% for carotid artery stenosis ...
An alternative regimen to reduce risk of asthma exacerbations
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
An alternative regimen to reduce risk of asthma exacerbations This study supports the use of an ICS/LABA as needed for adults with intermittent, mild persistent, and moderate persistent asthma. Practice changer: PRACTICE ...