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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.
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.
Can extended anticoagulation prophylaxis after discharge prevent thromboembolism?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
A meta-analysis confirmed the benefit of thromboprophylaxis with a direct oral anticoagulant for high-risk nonsurgical patients after hospital discharge.
Colchicine may decrease cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
This oral anti-inflammatory agent may offer a low-cost option for prevention of cardiovascular events in this patient population.
Persistent meningeal signs despite previous treatment for cryptococcal meningitis -- a case report
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2022-07)
Cryptococcal meningitis continues to be a life-threatening fungal infection in patients with HIV. Treatment involves a year of antifungal therapy, and persistent meningeal signs months after treatment initiation are uncommon. ...
Consider this SGLT2 inhibitor for patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-12)
Consider adding empagliflozin 10 mg to usual therapy to reduce hospitalization of symptomatic patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF; EF > 40%) and an N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide ...
Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS? Evidence-based answer: No. Adding a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients taking antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel for acute ...
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 ...
Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations? Evidence-based answer: YES, to some extent it does, and primarily in patients with low vitamin D levels. Supplementation reduces asthma exacerbations requiring ...
Association of first-line antidepressants and incident adverse metabolic effects
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Clinical Inquiries question: Are first-line antidepressants associated with incident adverse metabolic effects in adults? Evidence-based answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and bupropion statistically ...
Effect of corticosteroids on pain and function in knee osteoarthritis patients
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Clinical Inquiries question: Does the type of corticosteroid have an effect on pain and functional status of the knee in osteoarthritis (OA) patients receiving intra-articular injections? Evidence-based answer: In patients ...
Q Does inadequate sleep increase obesity risk in children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-12)
Evidence-based answer: Yes, a link has been established but not a cause-effect relationship. Shorter reported sleep duration in childhood is associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity years later (strength ...
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 ...
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 ...
Do cinnamon supplements improve glycemic control in adults with T2DM?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Do cinnamon supplements improve glycemic control in adults with T2DM? Evidence-based answer: the answer isn't clear. Cinnamon supplements for adults with type 2 diabetes haven't been shown to decrease hemoglobin A1C ...
Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations? Evidence-based answer: YES, to some extent it does, and primarily in patients with low vitamin D levels. Supplementation reduces asthma exacerbations requiring ...
Do prophylactic antipyretics reduce vaccination-associated symptoms in children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Do prophylactic antipyretics reduce vaccination-associated symptoms in children? Yes for acetaminophen, not so much for ibuprofen. Prophylactic acetaminophen reduces the odds of febrile reactions in the first 48 hours ...
How old is too old for statins?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
How old is too old for statins? When to start, continue, or stop statins in those ages [greater than or equal to] 75 years has been a quandary. Here 's why 2 studies have to say. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do you start a statin in ...
Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control? Evidence-based answer: Yes. A number of well-tolerated natural therapies have been shown to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). (See ...
Does XR injectable naltrexone prevent relapse as effectively as daily sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does XR injectable naltrexone prevent relapse as effectively as daily sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone? Evidence-based answer: Yes. Monthly extended-release injectable naltrexone (XR-NTX) treats opioid use disorder as ...