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How should we treat major depression combined with anxiety?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
One approach is to use antidepressants alone, which reduce symptoms for patients with major depression plus symptoms of anxiety or major depression plus generalized anxiety disorder. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ...
How should you further evaluate an adult with a testicular mass?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Perform a scrotal ultrasonography immediately to determine whether emergency surgery is necessary for patients with an exam or history that suggests testicular torsion or rupture (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based ...
How effective are dietary interventions in lowering lipids in adults with dyslipidemia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Diets lower in fat, higher in soy protein, or higher in fiber reduce serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides. More restrictive low-fat diets also lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL), while ...
How should you treat Candida vaginitis in patients on antibiotics?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Oral and intravaginal antifungals for the treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) have similar effectiveness (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic review). However, no randomized controlled ...
Should you restrict your cardiac patient from driving?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
That depends, of course, on your patient's particular condition, but your decision can be guided by various cardiovascular society consensus conferences, such as the one from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, since no ...
Is guaifenesin safe during pregnancy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
It's not clear; little evidence supports or refutes the safety of guaifenesin, a common expectorant, in pregnancy. A small number of observational and case-control studies suggest a weak association between guaifenesin use ...
History, exam, and labs: Is one enough to diagnose acute adult appendicitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
No, none of the 3--history, exam, or labs-- is sufficiently accurate to diagnose acute appendicitis (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on meta-analysis of high- quality studies). When combined, the following tests ...
Bates County Census Tract & Voting District Maps
(Missouri Spatial Data Information Service, 2000)
Bates County maps from the 2000 census, including block outline maps, tract outline maps, and voting precinct outline maps.
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism attenuates vascular apoptosis and injury via rescuing protein kinase B activation
(American Heart Association, 2008)
Emerging evidence indicates that mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) blockade reduces the risk of cardiovascular events beyond those predicted by its blood pressure-lowering actions; however, the underlying mechanisms remain ...
Disseminated chlorellosis in a dog
(American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2009)
An adult dog with ataxia and a lingual mass, previously diagnosed as protothecosis, was euthanized. At the postmortem examination, the lingual mass, regions of the lungs and hilar lymph nodes, liver, mesenteric and sublumbar ...
Does case management improve diabetes outcomes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from case management, as evidenced by decreased glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). The improvement in HbA1c appeared larger when case managers could make changes in medications independently ...
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists for the Treatment of Allergic Skin Disorders
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Evidence from small trials suggests that leukotriene receptor antagonists may have short-term effectiveness in reducing sleep disturbance and the observed intensity of atopic dermatitis in adults and children. (Strength ...
Differential Diagnosis of Tremor
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
The most common tremor in primary care is an exaggerated physiologic tremor, followed by essential tremor and tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: C, based on extrapolation from a ...
Does screening reduce lung cancer mortality?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Neither routine chest x-ray (with or without sputum cytology) nor low-dose computed tomography (CT) have been proven to reduce mortality when used for lung cancer screening, although low-dose CT screening does identify ...
Does birth weight predict childhood obesity?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
A birth weight greater than 4,000 g is associated with an increased risk of obesity in both childhood and adolescence (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, systematic review and multiple cohort studies).
Does antepartum perineal massage reduce intrapartum lacerations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Yes--to a point. Antepartum perineal massage reduces both the incidence of perineal trauma requiring suturing and the likelihood of episiotomy in women who have never given birth vaginally. It reduces the incidence of ...
A Binary Logit Analysis of Factors Impacting Adoption of Genetically Modified Cotton
(AgBioForum, 2009)
Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) data for 2003 were used to estimate two binary logit models for two definitions of genetically modified (GM) cottonseed adoption: one in which adoption of either Bacillus ...
Which treatments are effective for cervical radiculopathy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Initial treatment options comprise rest, cervical immobilization, anti-inflammatory drugs (nonsteroidal and steroidal), pain relievers (including muscle relaxants and antiepileptics), and physical therapy (strength of ...
How should you evaluate an asymptomatic patient with a femoral or iliac artery bruit?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Perform an ankle-arm index (AAI, or ankle- brachial index) test to evaluate for peripheral artery disease (PAD) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, cohort studies). If the test detects PAD, recommend steps to modify ...
Can counseling prevent or treat postpartum depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
In most cases, counseling does not prevent postpartum depression (PPD), though it can treat the disorder. Overall, psychosocial interventions don't offer a significantly greater benefit than standard care in preventing ...