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Medications for weight loss in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
Fluoxetine (Prozac) and orlistat (Xenical) produce modest short-term weight loss, but their long-term benefits are unclear and their safety is uncertain. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: B, based on a meta-analysis of ...
BP meds: this simple change improves outcomes
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
Advise patients with uncontrolled hypertension to take at least one of their blood pressure (BP) medications at bedtime instead of in the morning. Nighttime dosing leads to better control and lowers the risk of major ...
Irritable bowel syndrome
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of irritable bowel syndrome.
Effective Therapies for Intermittent Claudication
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Supervised exercise programs are recommended to produce clinically significant improvements in walking distance in patients with stable intermittent claudication. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic ...
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
There are no studies that have shown any antidepressant to be absolutely safe for use during any stage of pregnancy. The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) during ...
Secondary Causes of Obesity
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Secondary causes of obesity can be detected by obtaining a patient history and performing a physical examination. Laboratory testing is recommended when additional findings are present, such as dysmorphic features, short ...
Exercise for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Regular exercise reduces osteoarthritic knee pain and improves functioning. (Strength of Recommendation: A, based on systematic reviews.) Aerobic and strength-training exercises, including land- and water-based exercises, ...
Appetite Suppressants as Adjuncts for Weight Loss
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Phentermine and diethylpropion are appetite suppressants approved for use in the United States as adjuncts in the treatment of obesity. These agents demonstrate a modest weight loss benefit when combined with dietary ...
Clinical Indicators of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Clinical indicators (e.g., sex, snoring severity, history of apnea, age, menopausal status, waist-to-hip ratio, body habitus) can predict OSA as diagnosed using overnight polysomnography or sleep study. (Strength of ...
Postcholecystectomy diarrhea: What relieves it?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
A trial of a bile acid binder such as cholestyramine or colestipol may benefit patients with postcholecystectomy diarrhea (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, case series). Although postcholecystectomy diarrhea is uncommon ...
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Potential and Mitigation Costs of Biogas Production in Brandenburg, Germany
(AgBioForum, 2011)
This study analyzes the greenhouse gas mitigation potential and corresponding mitigation costs of biogas production in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany. The production of biogas is based on cattle slurry and maize ...
The Lessons of Fermentation for the New Bio-Economy
(AgBioForum, 2011)
The modern bio-economy consists of biotechnology, green chemistry, and modern biofuels, and can learn from the experience of the "traditional" bio-economy that relied on processes such as fermentation to alcoholic drinks, ...
Does cervical membrane stripping in women with group B Streptococcus put the fetus at risk?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
No direct evidence points to fetal harm from cervical membrane stripping (CMS) to induce labor in term pregnancies complicated by group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, a Cochrane ...
Which combination drug therapies are most effective for hypertension?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Insufficient evidence exists to determine which specific combinations most effectively decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, although combinations of hypertension medications at lower doses generally reduce ...
Ginger for the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Ginger can be safely used to reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: B, based on small, heterogeneous trials comparing ginger with placebo and unproven comparators). Ginger's effectiveness ...
Which smoking cessation interventions work best?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), bupropion, nortriptyline, clonidine, and varenicline are all effective, although insufficient evidence exists to recommend one intervention over another (SOR: A, systematic reviews). ...
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 ...
Missouri 2011 Soft Red Winter Wheat Performance Tests
(University of Missouri Extension, 2011)
This report is published by the MU Variety Testing Program, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri. The work was supported by fees from companies and organizations submitting varieties for evaluation. The large ...
The Prospects for Acceptance of Animal Cloning in the European Food Chain : Early Insights from an Irish Sentinel Group
(AgBioForum, 2011)
European stakeholders will soon face a decision regarding the acceptability of livestock cloning. Commercial exploitation of cloning for food purposes within the European Union will require an insight into public sentiment, ...
Variety Market Development : A Bt Cotton Cropping Factor and Constraint in China
(AgBioForum, 2011)
In China, Bt-cotton varieties have been marketed since 1997 to help control attacks of some cotton pests, notably Helicoverpa armigera. It is estimated that Bt-cotton is currently grown on about 70% of the total Chinese ...