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What is the best way to diagnose a suspected rotator cuff tear?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
The evaluation of a suspected rotator cuff tear should start with a history and a clinical exam of the shoulder (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on a systematic review of cohort studies). Three clinical test ...
Should you evaluate for CAD in seniors with premature ventricular contractions?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Current guidelines suggest evaluating patients with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and associated risk factors for underlying coronary artery disease (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, expert opinion).
Antibiotics and COPD : time to order a C-reactive protein test?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-06)
This RCT provided valuable insights as to whether CRP-guided prescribing could safely reduce antibiotic use during acute COPD exacerbations.
Is your patient still using rosiglitazone?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Do not initiate rosiglitazone therapy for patients with diabetes, and consider switching those who are already taking it to pioglitazone. Stength of recommendation: A: Based on a meta-analysis of 56 randomized trials.
What could be behind your elderly patient's subjective memory complaints?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Depression, anxiety, and dementia, as well as older age, female gender, lower education level, and decreased physical activity, have all been associated with memory loss reported by patients or family members (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B...
Which oral antibiotics are best for acne?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
photosensitivity and gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance. Other members of the tetracycline family are considered second-line agents because of their side-effect profile and are contraindicated in pregnancy and for children younger than 12 years (SOR: A, meta...
What are the indications for meningococcal vaccination?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
). Routine vaccination of infants and toddlers with conjugate vaccine may be more cost- effective than targeting adolescents, but conjugate meningococcal vaccine for this age group is not yet available in the US (SOR: B, based on cohort studies)....
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 ...
What are the adverse effects of prolonged opioid use in patients with chronic pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Constipation, nausea, and dyspepsia are the most common long-term adverse effects of chronic opioid use (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, systematic review of low-quality studies). Men may experience depression, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction...
When is discectomy indicated for lumbar disc disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Emergent discectomy is indicated in the presence of cauda equina and severe, progressive neuromotor deficits (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, expert opinion). Elective discectomy for sciatica caused by lumbar disc ...
Do OTC remedies relieve cough in acute URIs?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Dextromethorphan (DM) for adults and honey for children provide some relief. DM may modestly decrease cough in adults compared with placebo (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, systematic review of inconsistent or limited evidence). The data...
Do hyaluronic acid injections relieve OA knee pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections relieve pain more than placebo. The effect is small but similar to results from oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroid injection (strength of recommendation ([SOR]: ...
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...
What's the best treatment for pyogenic granuloma?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
Simple surgical excision is associated with a low risk of recurrence, but often leaves a visible scar. Curettage or shave excision, with cautery, is more likely to succeed in 1 session than cryotherapy; both may leave a smaller scar than surgery...
Families are for thriving, not just surviving : aged out foster youths' experiences of family, home, and estrangement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
heightened. Moreover, findings contribute to social identity and intergroup theorizing through revealing how the family ingroup is being reimagined and complicating our understandings of intergroup distinctions. A host of practical implications...
Think thiazides are old hat? ALLHAT says think again
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Use thiazide-type diuretics for hypertension in patients with metabolic syndrome to reduce stroke and heart failure. Stength of recommendation: B: Single well done randomized controlled trial.
Help for recurrent bacterial vaginosis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Recommend high-dose vaginal probiotic capsules to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis. Stength of recommendation: B: Based on a single high-quality randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Generational status, social capital and family engagement in immigrant families
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This study highlighted the importance of social capital in understanding the disparity in family engagement across immigrant generations. Using the national representative data, the ELS:2002, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural...
An examination of musical instrument practice among collegiate musicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
This dissertation consists of three projects that were designed to investigate collegiate instrumentalists' practice habits and motivation orientations. The first investigation was a review of the literature about instrumental practice strategies...
Consumption patterns of Chinese elders: evidence from a survey in Wuhan, China
(2006)
; (2) display more mature consumption attitudes; (3) play a less important role in the family; and (4) have strong desire for compensatory consumption. These findings call for further research into the behavior of older Chinese consumers as a major...