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Field borders for agronomic, economic and wildlife benefits (2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2008)
What is the best treatment for oral thrush in healthy infants?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Nystatin oral suspension is a safe first-line therapy; fluconazole is more effective (strength of recommendation [SOR ]: B, 1 small randomized controlled trial [RCT]) but has not been approved by the Food and Drug ...
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 ...
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 ...
How should you evaluate elevated calcium in an asymptomatic patient?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Patients with unexplained asymptomatic true hypercalcemia should be screened for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and malignancy using an intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) level by immunoradioassay (SOR: C, expert opinion). ...
A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
sizes in controlled clinical trials for evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for youth MH problems (Weisz, Jensen-Doss & Hawley, 2006). One potential reason for this discrepancy may be that therapists within TAU contexts are not implementing EBTs. To date...
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 cardiovascular outcomes (stroke...
What is the best age to start vitamin D supplementation to prevent rickets in breastfed newborns?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)
Evidence-based answer: It's unclear what age is best to start vitamin D supplementation because no comparison studies exist. That said, breastfed infants who take vitamin D beginning at 3 to 5 days of life don't develop rickets (strength...
What does the evidence tell us about treating very-high-risk patients to an LDL <70 mg/dL?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
No studies directly compare low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels <70 mg/dL to levels of 71 to 100 mg/dL in very-high-risk patients. However, no evidence suggests a "floor" for LDL cholesterol levels beyond which further reductions of heart disease...
Mizzou Nursing, 2008 Fall
(University of Missouri -- Columbia. School of Nursing., 2008)
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.
Decolonizing Qualitative Instruments: Adapting Qualitative Instruments for Meaningful and Culturally Appropriate Data Collection in Schools with Indigenous Majority Populations
(2008-01)
The purpose of this research project is to explore decolonizing an observational assessment process and consider its utility for use in diverse school settings. To meet this research goal, the research team selected the Instructional Practices...
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...
Determining and Responding to Teacher Professional Development Needs
(2008)
Though prior efforts described in the research base emphasized the importance of professional development for the purposes of elevating teacher knowledge and practice, the school improvement and leadership literature suggested that providing...
Diverticulitis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of diverticulitis.
Bipolar disorder
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of bipolar disorder.
Conn's syndrome
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of Conn's syndrome.
Medial epicondylar apophysitis (Little League elbow)
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of medial epicondylar apophysitis.
An examination of musical instrument practice among collegiate musicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
indicated that collegiate instrumentalists should (a) develop and strengthen self-regulation skills, (b) arrange practice time based on individual schedules, and (c) cope with challenges through discussing potential solutions with peers and instrumental...