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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.
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. PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe...
Is it time to approach spontaneous pneumothorax more conservatively?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
A recent study provides modest evidence for observational management over interventional treatment, sparing patients from invasive procedures.
Consider this Rx for patients with high triglycerides?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
A daily dose of this prescription fish oil may be worth a trial in light of the cardiovascular benefits it affords statin-treated patients with high triglycerides. PRACTICE CHANGER: Consider icosapent ethyl, 2 g twice daily, for secondary prevention...
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...
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...
Which anticoagulant is safest for frail elderly patients with nonvalvular A-fib?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-11)
Consider apixaban, which demonstrated a lower adverse event (AE) rate than warfarin regardless of frailty status, for anticoagulation treatment of older patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF); by comparison, ...
Does screening by primary care providers effectively detect melanoma and other skin cancers?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
outcomes. Visual skin cancer screening overall is associated with false-positive rates as follows: 28 biopsies for each melanoma detected, 9 to 10 biopsies for each basal cell carcinoma, and 28 to 56 biopsies for squamous cell carcinoma. False...
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...
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...
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...
Narrative ephemera : documents in storytelling worlds
(2020)
PURPOSE: Some virtual, immersive stories are filled with documents that users must locate and interact with to experience a narrative. Exploring a new area of inquiry in the information science field, this study focuses ...
Q Which injections are effective for lateral epicondylitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-11)
Evidence-based answer: placebo injections actually improve lateral epicondylitis at high rates. No other injections convincingly improve it better than placebo. Corticosteroid injection is not superior to saline or anesthetic ...
Is metformin effective for reducing weight in obese or overweight adolescents?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Is metformin effective for reducing weight in obese or overweight adolescents? Evidence based answer: Yes, to some degree—but it is of uncertain clinical significance. Over a period of 6 months, metformin modestly reduced ...
The moderating effect of social-media among managerial capabilities and strategic innovations on Product Life Cycle Management and Distribution Performance
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic has created business difficulties for RTD tea, the second-most popular soft drink after bottled water. This study examines the impact of Managerial Capability and strategic innovation on Product ...
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 ...
An investigation into the factors of tourists' environmentally responsible behaviour
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the determinants that impact the environmentally responsible conduct of tourists within tourist destinations. The study focused on various factors, such as the level of environmental ...
Rice farmers' perception and determinants of climate change adaptation measures: a case study in Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
The study used Mann Kendall's and Sen's slope tests to elicit rice farmers' perceptions of climate change due to extreme weather occurrences and compared them to hydro-meteorological data. According to the findings, ...
Impact of trained human resources, adoption of technology and international standards on the improvement of accounting and auditing activities in the agricultural sector in Viet Nam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
Recently, the adoption of accounting and auditing standards in the agricultural sector has been a global phenomenon that has gained increasing trend due to the significant role of the agricultural industry in the country's ...
Implementation of national health insurance policy through the social security implementing agency health during the pandemic the Covid-19
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
, and its findings establish a novel relationship. The study has theoretical and practical implications for enhancing Indonesia's health care. The recommended future directions for this research are reasonable for contributing significantly to future...