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How effective are leukotriene inhibitors for asthma in children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
and extrapolation from adult research....
Heat or ice for acute ankle sprain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
For grade 3 and 4 ankle sprains, ice works better than heat to speed recovery (return to play) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on a single retrospective cohort study). No studies support faster return to play ...
Who should get hepatitis A vaccination?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
The following groups are at increased risk of contracting or having severe outcomes from hepatitis A and should receive vaccination.Persons traveling to or working in countries that have high or intermediate rates of ...
What lifestyle changes should we recommend for the patient with newly diagnosed hypertension?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
Hypertensive patients should reduce sodium intake (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A). The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet (DASH diet)--with salt restriction and increased fruit, vegetable, calcium, and ...
What interventions can help patients stop using chewing tobacco?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), including
gum and patches, decreases cravings and short-term abstinence rates, but does not improve long-term abstinence (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, meta-analysis of small ...
What interventions reduce the risk of contrast nephropathy for high-risk patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Several interventions may reduce the risk of contrast nephropathy for high-risk patients; however, most evidence uses surrogate markers for clinically relevant outcomes. Because dehydration is a risk factor for developing ...
What is the preferred treatment for a child with mild persistent asthma?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids are the preferred treatment for children with mild persistent asthma because they demonstrate superior reduction in severity and frequency of asthma exacerbations compared with alternatives ...
What's the best way to treat Achilles tendonopathy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Rest and ice are considered first-line therapy for acute Achilles tendonopathy (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, expert opinion), as is nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (SOR: B, systematic review). Chronic ...
Material Hardship Across Place
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
In this brief, we examine trends in material hardship for families, focusing
specifically on geographic variations. Using data from the Census Bureau Public Use
Microdata Samples (PUMS), we assess how the levels of material ...
Innovative intellectuals
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2011)
MU's Biodesign and Innovation fellowship produces business - savvy inventors who are poised to improve medical care and spur economic development....
What is the most effective treatment for ADHD in children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Stimulant medication therapy is the most effective treatment for attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, producing significant improvements in symptoms and modest improvements in academic achievement ...
Does increasing methylphenidate dose aid symptom control in ADHD?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
Most children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are started on methylphenidate will respond favorably to a dose increase if the initial dose does not sufficiently reduce symptoms. Once titrated to ...
What is the best treatment for plantar fasciitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
Mechanical therapies -- such as taping, tension night splinting, and rigid arch support -- are the most effective treatment for plantar fasciitis (strength of recommendation: A, based on randomized controlled trials). If ...
Effects of Soy Protein-Based Formula in Full-Term Infants
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
There are no significant long-term detrimental effects associated with the use of currently available, commercially produced, isolated soy protein-based formula in full-term infants. (Strength of Recommendation: B, based ...
Should liver enzymes be checked in a patient taking niacin?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
No randomized trials directly address the question of frequency of liver enzyme monitoring with niacin use. Niacin use is associated with early and late hepatotoxicity (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on incidence ...
Is an outpatient workup safe for patients with a transient ischemic attack?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
There is no compelling evidence that outpatient diagnostic workup of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) is less safe than inpatient workup, or that hospitalization prevents stroke or improves stroke outcomes ...
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). ...
The struggle for signal
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2011)
Alumnus Richard Schneider started making TV antennas in his garage about a decade ago. Now his products are sold at major retailers and installed on millions of rooftops nationwide.
What are appropriate screening tests for infants and children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2006)
There is adequate evidence for screening neonates for hemoglobinopathies, congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A), and cystic fibrosis (SOR: B). Vision screening should be done for ...
What's the best treatment for cradle cap?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral) shampoo appears to be a safe and efficacious treatment for infants with cradle cap (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, consensus, usual practice, opinion, disease-oriented evidence, and case series). ...