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Treatment of Acute Sciatica
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
In patients with acute sciatica, bed rest and advice to stay active have similar outcomes on their functional status and perceived improvement. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A) Spinal manipulation increases improvement ...
Screening Mammography for Reducing Breast Cancer Mortality
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
Screening mammography reduces breast cancer mortality in women 40 to 49 years of age who have an average risk of breast cancer. (Strength of Recommendation: A, based on eight randomized controlled trials [RCTs].) The ...
What is the best management for patients with evidence of asymptomatic ischemia on exercise stress testing?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Patients with intermediate- or high-risk Duke Treadmill Score (DTS) on exercise stress testing (EST) should undergo myocardial perfusion imaging or exercise echocardiography, especially if they have abnormal values of ...
For Bell's palsy, start steroids early; no need for an antiviral
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
A 10-day course of corticosteroids (prednisolone 25 mg twice daily) started within 72 hours significantly improves the chances of complete recovery. There is no added benefit from acyclovir. Stength of recommendation: A: ...
Dance related injuries: hip
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the injuries that may occur to the hip while dancing.
Dance related injuries: overview
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides to clinicians an overview of the injuries that may occur during dancing.
Need an add-on to metformin? Consider this
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
Need an add-on to metformin? Consider this. Sulfonylureas have been the preferred add-on therapy to metformin for T2DM, but a study finds that DPP-4s have lower risks of death, CV events, and hypoglycemia. Practice changer: ...
Colicky baby? Here's a surprising remedy
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
This article suggests that parents of colicky breastfed infants try probiotics (Lactobacillus reuteri), which can significantly reduce daily crying time with no adverse effects. Stength of recommendation: A: A good-quality ...
Anorexia nervosa
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of anorexia nervosa.
Have pedometer, will travel
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Advise your patients to use a pedometer, set a step goal, and keep a step diary. This simple intervention takes only a few moments and is effective in increasing patients' physical activity and decreasing both body mass ...
Experiences influencing physician rural practice and retention : a phenomenological study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
that influenced physicians' choices. Family, partners, and loan forgiveness were experiences that influenced practice type and location. Professional support and integration into the community were experiences influencing retention....
Drugs help pass more ureteral stones
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Prescribe tamsulosin (typically 0.4 mg daily) or nifedipine (typically 30 mg daily) for patients with lower ureteral calculi, to speed stone passage and to avoid surgical intervention. Stength of recommendation: A: ...
Is your patient still using rosiglitazone?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Do not initiate rosiglitazone therapy for patients with diabetes, and consider switching those who are already taking it to pioglitazone. Stength of recommendation: A: Based on a meta-analysis of 56 randomized trials.
Effective Therapies for Intermittent Claudication
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Supervised exercise programs are recommended to produce clinically significant improvements in walking distance in patients with stable intermittent claudication. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic ...
NPH insulin : It remains a good option
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
NPH insulin: It remains a good option. NPH insulin holds its own against basal insulin analogs - and it's cheaper. PRACTICE CHANGER: Consider NPH insulin for patients who require initiation of long-acting insulin therapy ...
Dance related injuries: foot and ankle
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on injuries that may occur to the foot and ankle while dancing.
Dance related injuries: elbow, wrist and hand
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on injuries to the elbow, wrist and hand that may occur during dancing.
Dance related injuries: shoulder
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the injuries that may occur to the shoulder while dancing.
Dance related injuries: spine
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the injuries that may occur to the spine while dancing.
Dance related injuries: knee, thigh
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the injuries that may occur to the knee and thigh while dancing.