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Can viscous fiber lower glycemic markers in type 2 diabetes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
, recommend viscous fiber supplementation to your patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), in addition to the usual evidence-based standards of care, to improve markers of glycemic control. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION: C: Based on a meta-analysis and systematic...
Does screening by primary care providers effectively detect melanoma and other skin cancers?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does screening by primary care providers effectively detect melanoma and other skin cancers? Evidence-based answer: possibly. No trials have directly assessed detection of melanoma and other skin cancers by primary care providers. Training a...
No pain, if you've got game
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
No pain, if you've got game. Allowing children to engage in active distraction techniques--such as playing a video game--during venipuncture can lead to reduced pain and anxiety. PRACTICE CHANGER: Employ active distraction, such as playing a video...
Does early introduction of peanuts to an infant's diet reduce the risk for peanut allergy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does early introduction of peanuts to an infant's diet reduce the risk for peanut allergy? Evidence-based answer: Probably not, unless the child has severe eczema or egg allergy. In a general pediatric population, introducing peanuts early (at...
Acupuncture for low back pain
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Clinical Inquiries question: Is acupuncture effective in improving pain relief for low back pain? Evidence-based answer: Acupuncture is an effective treatment for relief from low back pain, even when compared with other interventions (sham...
Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-07)
Q: Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old? Evidence-based answer: YES. Infants respond to behavioral interventions, although objective data are limited. Behavioral interventions include establishing regular...
Fresh fruit supply based on market competition model : empirical evidence from 14 cities in Guangxi, China
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
infrastructure and consistently advocate for the widespread adoption of professional planting and management practices to strengthen the growth and recognition of fruit brands....
Alcohol abstinence reduces A-fib burden in drinkers
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
A recent Australian study demonstrated a significant reduction in A-fib recurrence and burden among regular drinkers who abstained from alcohol.
Immediate or delayed pushing in the second stage of labor?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Immediate or delayed pushing in the second stage of labor? Is there any advantage to delaying pushing in the second stage of labor for nulliparous women receiving epidural analgesia? PRACTICE CHANGER: Recommend immediate, rather than delayed...
NURSE: Five Micropractices to Reduce Stress
(Journal of radiology nursing, 2022)
the impact of stress. There are evidence-based mindful interventions to maintain balance in stressful situations and reduce perceived stress in sports, neuroscience, and positive psychology. Studies show that even brief periods of self-care reduce stress...
Is self-administered DMPA an answer to contraception access in the post-Roe era?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-03)
Consider prescribing self-administered subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) for contraception instead of provider-administered DMPA. Self-administration improves contraception continuation rates without ...
Q: Is ketamine effective and safe for treatment-resistant depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-04)
Evidence-based answer: Maybe, but it’s too soon to tell. There is limited evidence that ketamine by itself is effective in the very short term. Single-dose intravenous (IV) ketamine is more likely than placebo (odds ratio = 11-13) to produce...
What barriers delay treatment in patients with hepatitis C?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-09)
Q: What barriers delay treatment in patients with hepatitis C? Evidence-based answer: Multiple patient-specific and provider-perceived factors delay initiation of treatment in patients with hepatitis C. Patient-specific barriers to initiation...
Do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Enlisting patients to self-collect specimens for human papillomavirus testing is an effective way to detect cervical precancer in those who might not otherwise undergo cervical cancer screening. PRACTICE CHANGER: Have patients who decline a pelvic...
Does an early COPD diagnosis improve long-term outcomes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-10)
Q Does an early COPD diagnosis improve long-term outcomes? Evidence-based answer: It depends. A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) made using screening spirometry in patients without symptoms does not change the course...
Green HRM practices and its impact on organizations : a correlational study
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
The study of green HRM, also known as green human resource management, is a relatively new HRM subfield that aims to promote environmentally responsible business practices. We assessed the validity of this hypothesis using empirical methods...
Can early introduction of gluten reduce risk of celiac disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
This UK study revealed the benefits of introducing gluten at age 4 months.
Rethinking daily aspirin for primary prevention
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
An updated meta-analysis of newer RCTs seems to settle the matter as to whether to use aspirin in individuals with no known history of atherosclerotic CVD. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not routinely use aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular...
Employment status and financial resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023)
resilience index was created based on households’ ability to pay for basic living expenses and the resources used to meet such needs. Employment status was categorized into seven groups based on whether the respondent worked for pay in the last 7 days...
Organic food brand trust and brand loyalty: evidence from Thailand
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
This study investigates the antecedents of trust in organic food brands and the effect of brand trust on brand loyalty. Previous research has addressed brand trust, but none has examined brand trust concerning brand loyalty ...