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Do intercontraction intervals predict when a woman at term should seek evaluation of labor?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
A reduction in the intercontraction interval is associated with active labor (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, cohort study). Most primigravidas who have had regular contractions for 2 hours and multigravidas who have ...
For Bell's palsy, start steroids early; no need for an antiviral
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
A 10-day course of corticosteroids (prednisolone 25 mg twice daily) started within 72 hours significantly improves the chances of complete recovery. There is no added benefit from acyclovir. Stength of recommendation: A: ...
What's best when a patient doesn't respond to the maximum dose of an antidepressant?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
Consider possible causes of the inadequate response, then weigh treatment options in light of the characteristics of the individual patient and therapy. When managing a patient with nonpsychotic depression and inadequate ...
How accurate is an MRI at diagnosing injured knee ligaments?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
MRI is highly accurate in diagnosing injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, prospective blinded cohort studies) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) (SOR: B, limited number ...
What vitamins and minerals should be given to breastfed and bottle-fed infants?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Breastfed and formula-fed infants should receive intramuscular vitamin K soon after birth to prevent classic hemorrhagic disease of the newborn (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic review of controlled trials). ...
Mizzou weekly, volume 23, number 10 (October 25, 2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)
What is the addiction risk associated with tramadol?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Tramadol (Ultram, generic and with acetaminophen in Ultracet) carries a risk of substance abuse (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on case report surveillance programs). While it appears that tramadol's risk of ...
Mizzou weekly, volume 30, number 11 (November 6, 2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2008)
How much can exercise raise creatine kinase level-- and does it matter?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Moderate-intensity exercise (maintaining heart rate between 55% and 90% of maximum) may elevate creatine kinase (CK) to levels that meet the diagnostic criteria for rhabdomyolysis if the exercises involve eccentric muscle ...
Whom should you test for secondary causes of hypertension?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Evidence-based answer: It's recommended that all children and adolescents with a new diagnosis of hypertension undergo renal ultrasound and laboratory evaluation for renal pathology (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, ...
Can calcium supplements cause serious adverse effects in healthy people?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D increase the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), with numbers needed to harm (NNH) over 5 years of 69 to 240 (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, meta-analyses of randomized ...
Mizzou weekly, volume 27, number 11 (November 3, 2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2005)
Can type 2 diabetes be prevented through diet and exercise?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Diets that result in long-term weight loss of 5% to 7%, along with moderate-intensity exercise for more than 150 minutes per week, reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes for patients with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) ...
Mizzou weekly, volume 23, number 02 (August 30, 2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)
Mizzou weekly, volume 23, number 05 (September 20, 2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)
Mizzou weekly, volume 22, number 30
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)
Mizzou weekly, volume 23, number 03 (September 6, 2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)
Mizzou Nursing, 2001 Spring
(University of Missouri -- Columbia. School of Nursing., 2001)
Mizzou weekly, volume 22, number 27
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)
Mizzou weekly, volume 22, number 16
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2001)