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Does any antidepressant besides bupropion help smokers quit?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Q: Does any antidepressant besides bupropion help smokers quite? Evidence-based answer: Yes, nortriptyline approximately doubles smoking cessation rates, an effect comparable to bupropion. Adding nortriptyline to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT...
Which risk factors and signs and symptoms are associated with coccidioidomycosis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Q: Which risk factors and signs and symptoms are associated with coccidioidomycosis? Evidence-Based Answer: Risk factors for coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, include lower respiratory tract symptoms lasting longer than 14 days, chest pain, rash...
Do complementary agents lower HbA1c when used with standard type 2 diabetes therapy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Q. Do complementary agents lower HbA1c when used with standard type 2 diabetes therapy? A. No, there is no high-quality evidence that supports using complementary or alternative agents to lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in patients with noninsulin...
Why you shouldn't start beta-blockers before surgery
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
A new meta-analysis finds that initiating beta-blockers before surgery increases patiens' risk of death. Practice changer: Do not routinely initiate beta-blockers in patients undergoing intermediate- or high-risk noncardiac surgery. Beta...
Finally, a way to relieve cancer-related fatigue
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
A 4-week course of American ginseng, taken while patients are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, can reduce cancer-related fatigue. PRACTICE CHANGER: Recommend American ginseng 1000 mg twice daily for 4 weeks to improve cancer-related fatigue...
More than bones & stones
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2014)
Anthropology faculty members explore links between evolution and human behavior.
Primum non nocere
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2010-02)
As a follow up to the "To Err is Human Report," in 2001, the Institute of Medicine described six overall "aims for improvement" in healthcare: care that is patient centered, efficient, timely, equitable, effective and safe. While simple enough, as a...
What BP target is appropriate for pregnant patients with mild chronic hypertension?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-01)
Treat mild chronic hypertension during pregnancy to a target of [greater than] 140/90 mm Hg to reduce the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Elder mistreatment : a case report
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-07)
characteristics of best practice. Physicians and other providers have a responsibility to better identify and intervene in suspected cases of elder mistreatment and further education must be sought in order to adequately serve the elderly community....
Put down the electronics after a concussion?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-01)
Advise your teenaged and young adult patients with concussion to avoid electronic screens in the first 48 hours after a concussion to minimize time to symptom resolution.
Is it time for physician assistant (PA)/nurse practitioner (NP) hospital medicine residency training?
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2017-04)
The roles of non-physician providers, such as physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners (NP), are constantly evolving in the United States healthcare system. They are a vital part of many inpatient multi-disciplinary ...
Selecting socio-scientific issues for teaching : a grounded theory study of how science teachers collaboratively design SSI-based curricula
(Springer Netherlands, 2019)
Currently there is little guidance given to teachers in selecting focal issues for socio-scientific issues (SSI)-based teaching and learning. As a majority of teachers regularly collaborate with other teachers, understanding what factors influence...
Partnering with the health professions to promote prevention of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy: Lessons learned from an Academic–organizational collaborative
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Background: Evidence-based strategies exist to train healthcare professionals to ask their patients and clients about alcohol use, and are successful. Implementation of these strategies utilizing a system-level approach has not been conducted...
Is low-dose naltrexone effective in chronic pain management?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-09)
Q: Is low-dose naltrexone effective in chronic pain management? Evidence-based answer: YES. Low-dose naltrexone is as effective as amitriptyline in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy and has a superior safety profile (strength...
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...
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...
Something old and something new : future directions in vocational research with people of color in the United States
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2019)
Vocational psychology scholarship has largely overlooked the work experiences of people of color. In this article, we present evidence that vocational research that addresses the work issues of people of color has been neglected in the key outlets...
Storing and sharing wisdom and traditional knowledge in the library
(2015)
Traditional library practice focuses on print collections and developing collections of materials that have been published, which means the documents have gone through some kind of review or vetting process. This practice leaves a wide swath...
Program Evaluation: Preferred Hospice
(Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2016)
Preferred Hospice is a Missouri-based hospice agency or “comfort care” that is offered to
all terminally ill patients whom, according to a doctor, have a life expectancy of six months or
less. Preferred Hospice has six ...
Advancing family science through public scholarship: fostering community relationships and engaging in broader impacts
(2021)
and demonstrate the relevance of family science. Therefore, we offer practical suggestions like collaborating with individuals who serve in complementary roles, hosting a research press conference to disseminate key findings, and writing for local outlets like...