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Does turmeric relieve inflammatory conditions?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Limited evidence suggests that turmeric and its active compound, curcumin, are effective for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, primarily low-quality cohort studies with small patient numbers...
How useful is high-sensitivity CRP as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
risk for cardiovascular disease, with some evidence suggesting its use if the results of the test will alter treatment recommendations (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on extrapolation of consistent level 2 studies). Research to date...
Improving car seat safety anticipatory guidance in the pediatric primary care setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)
safety guidelines. The purpose and aims of the project relate to the following PICOT question: In a pediatric primary care clinic (P), how does the implementation of an evidence-based car seat safety handout at well-child visits for newborns to age 13...
How do antidepressants affect sexual function?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)
Evidence-based answer: patients treated with elective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) venlafaxine have significantly higher rates of overall sexual dysfunction--including desire...
Toxic Stress Education for Pediatric Practitioners to Improve Health Outcomes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Toxic stress associated with adverse childhood experiences during childhood can have
catastrophic lifelong neurobiological, social, and emotional effects and has been shown to
decrease life expectancy up to 20 years. ...
Does moderate exercise prevent MI for patients with coronary heart disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Moderate exercise reduces mortality for patients with known coronary heart disease but does not significantly decrease the risk of recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic review...
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
the risk of congenital malformations or miscarriage. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: B, based on limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.) The use of SSRIs or TCAs during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, respiratory...
How often is coughing the presenting complaint in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2002)
Frequent coughing is a concern for approximately 35% of those with typical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms of heartburn and acid regurgitation as compared with 11% in those who do not have these symptoms. Among pulmonary clinic...
Quality of tier 1 instruction in an integrated multi-tiered system of support: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
MTSS, should be evidence-based and differentiated to provide high quality educational opportunities to all students. One established approach to providing accessible and differentiated instruction is Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an instructional...
Is arthroscopic subacromial decompression effective for shoulder impingement?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2015)
Q: Is arthroscopic subacromial decompression effective for shoulder impingement? Evidence-based answer: It's impossible to say for certain in the absence of randomized controlled trials. However, in patients whose impingement symptoms don't improve...
For knee pain, how predictive is physical examination for meniscal injury?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
effectively rules out meniscal pathology, yielding a posttest probability of 0.8% for lateral meniscus injury, 1.0% for medial meniscus injury, and 3.8% for any meniscal injury among primary care populations (SOR: B)....
Is lower BP worth it in higher-risk patients with diabetes or coronary disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Q: Is lower BP worth it in higher-risk patients with diabetes or coronary disease? Evidence-based answer: There is no simple answer; the risk/benefit picture is complicated. Controlling blood pressure to a target of 130/80 mm Hg or lower produces...
What treatments prevent miscarriage after recurrent pregnancy loss?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Progesterone produces a small but significant decrease in miscarriage among pregnant women with 3 or more unexplained pregnancy losses (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on a meta-analysis of 3 small randomized controlled trials [RCTs...
Does high dietary soy intake affect a woman's risk of primary or recurrent breast cancer?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2015)
Q. Does high dietary soy intake affect a woman's risk of primary or recurrent breast cancer? Evidence-based answer: No, it doesn't affect the risk of primary breast cancer, but it does (favorably) affect the risk of cancer recurrence. Compared...
Does breastfeeding protect against viral GI infections in children <2 years old?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2003)
While breastfeeding protects against all-cause diarrhea in infants (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on cohort studies and 1 randomized controlled trial), no evidence shows that breastfeeding confers specific protection against viral...
What is the best management for patients with evidence of asymptomatic ischemia on exercise stress testing?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
-EST Heart Rate Recovery. For patients who have a low-risk DTS, the 4-year mortality is less than 1% to 2%; therefore, risk-factor reduction without further investigation is appropriate (strength of recommendation: B, based on cohort studies and consensus...
Evidence-based practice self-efficacy of speech-language pathologists across settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
if differences existed in each of four experience groups. Self-efficacy ratings were also compared based on degree held, area of practice, and years of experience. Participants (n = 342) completed a survey containing 10 demographic questions, 11 items from...
Evidence-Based Practice Asthma Education in Primary Care
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Asthma affects more than 300 million people across the globe. The financial burden
impacts individuals and their families as well as communities and health care systems. Although
asthma education is a fundamental ...
Does acyclovir help herpes simplex virus cold sores if treatment is delayed?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
When herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 lesions are in the papule or vesicle stage, there is no benefit to starting oral acyclovir (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on expert opinion). However, topical acyclovir 5% cream applied 5 times a...
Best Alternatives to Statins for Treating Hyperlipidemia
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
but not total mortality. (SOR: A, based on review of RCTs). The effects of ezetimibe (Zetia) on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality are unknown. (SOR: C, based on a single RCT with disease-oriented evidence). Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not clearly...