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Does caffeine intake during pregnancy affect birth weight?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Does caffeine intake during pregnancy affect birth weight? Evidence-based answer: No. Reducing caffeinated coffee consumption by 180 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of 2 cups) per day after 16 weeks-gestation doesn't affect birth weight. Consuming...
Aneuploidy screening: Newer noninvasive test gains traction
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Favorable results from the 2 studies reviewed here have prompted ACOG to recommend that cell-free DNA screening be discussed with all pregnant patients. Practice changer: Discuss cell-free DNA testing when offering fetal aneuploidy screening...
More isn't better with acute low back pain treatment
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
More isn't better with acute low back pain treatment Adding cyclobenzaprine or oxycodone/acetaminophen to naproxen for the treatment of acute low back pain does nothing more than increase adverse effects. Practice changer: Consider treating patients...
Which SSRIs most effectively treat depression in adolescents?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Which SSRIs most effectively treat depression in adolescents? Evidence-based answer: We don' t know which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most effective and safe because no studies have compared ...
Which nonhormonal treatments are effective for hot flashes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Which nonhormonal treatments are effective for hot flashes? Evidence-based answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs [fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine]) and the selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ...
Is lower BP worth it in higher-risk patients with diabetes or coronary disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Is lower BP worth it in higher-risk patients with diabetes or coronary disease? Evidence-based answer: There is no simple answer; the risk/benefit picture is complicated. Controlling blood pressure to a target of 130/80 ...
Does vitamin D without calcium reduce fracture risk?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Does vitamin D without calcium reduce fracture risk? Evidence-based answer: No. Supplemental vitamin D without calcium -- in doses averaging as much as 800 IU per day -- doesn't reduce the risk of hip, vertebral, or nonvertebral fractures...
What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: What are the risks of long-term PPI for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE USE OF PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs) to control gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GRED) is significantly associated with increased...
Aspirin, yes, for at-risk elderly : but what about the healthy elderly?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Aspirin, yes, for at-risk elderly -- but what about the healthy elderly? This study paints a decidedly different picture as to what role -- if any -- aspirin can play in the primary prevention of CVD for older adults. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do...
Steroids during late preterm labor: better later than never
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
Steroids during late preterm labor: Better later than never. Steroids--even when administered in the last leg of the late preterm period--still reduce the likelihood of respiratory complications in newborns. Practice changer: Use steroids in women...
Confidently rule out CAP in the outpatient setting
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Confidently rule out CAP in the outpatient setting. A focus on specific signs and symptoms -- without imaging -- may rule out community-acquired pneumonia in outpatients. PRACTICE CHANGER: You can safely rule out community-acquired pneumonia (CAP...
"Cold turkey" works best for smoking cessation
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
"Cold turkey" works best for smoking cessation. PRACTICE CHANGER: Counsel patients who want to quit smoking that abrupt smoking cessation is more effective for long-term abstinence than taking a gradual approach. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION: B: Based...
Bariatric surgery plus medical therapy : effective Tx for T2DM?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Bariatric surgery + medical therapy: Effective Tx for T2DM? Short-term studies have indicated "Yes," but does a longterm randomized controlled trial give it a thumbs up? PRACTICE CHANGER: Consider bariatric surgery with medical therapy as a...
Noncardiac inpatient has acute hypertension: Treat or not?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-09)
A retrospective study found more harm than benefit from treating elevated blood pressure in hospitalized noncardiac patients.
Tamsulosin for patients with ureteral stones?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Tamsulosin for patients with ureteral stones? Yes, but only for some. Find out which of your patients can benefit. PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe tamsulosin for stone expulsion in patients with distal ureteral stones 5 to 10 mm in size....
Are oral emergency contraceptives a safe & effective form of long-term birth control?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
.05%-0.8%) or perfect use of combined oral contraceptives (0.3% annual pregnancy rate), but similar to, or better than, typical use of combined oral contraception (9%) and condoms (18%)....
Debt types and burdens by family structures
(2020)
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine family structure differences in debt types and burdens of American families. Design/methodology/approach: Data are obtained from the 2016 Survey of Consumer Finances. Eight types of family structures...
Direct oral anticoagulants or warfarin for A fib?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of 3 direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. So which agents came out on top? PRACTICE CHANGER: Use direct oral anticoagulants instead of warfarin in patients...
Consider melatonin for migraine prevention
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017)
An effective migraine prevention alternative with minimal adverse effects Melatonin is an accessible and affordable option for preventing migraine headaches in chronic sufferers.
Do statins alter the risk or progression of dementia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: Do statins alter the risk or progression of dementia? Evidence-based answer: No. Moderate-intensity statin therapy (with pravastatin or simvastatin) doesn't prevent progression to dementia in patients at increased risk. No prevention studies...