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Are there any known health risks to early introduction of solids to an infant's diet?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Few studies support an association between early introduction of solid food and atopic conditions, obesity, or any other illness (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, cohort studies with mixed results). Very weak evidence suggests an increased risk...
Does platelet-rich plasma improve patellar tendinopathy symptoms?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-05)
Q: Does platelet-rich plasma improve patellar tendinopathy symptoms? Evidence-based answer: IT’S UNCLEAR. High-quality data have not consistently established the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to improve symptomatic recovery...
Does tranexamic acid reduce mortality in women with postpartum hemorrhage?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Does tranexamic acid reduce mortality in women with postpartum hemorrhage? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. When used in conjunction with the standard of care, 1 g intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid given 1 to 3 hours after delivery is associated with a...
Light therapy for nonseasonal major depressive disorder?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016)
Light therapy for nonseasonal major depressive disorder? While bright light therapy already has a place in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder, a recent trial spotlights its utility beyond the winter months. Practice changer: Consider...
What are the best treatments for herpes labialis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
, decreases the pain duration and healing time to loss of crust (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Topical penciclovir 1%, acyclovir 5%, or docosanol 10% also decrease the duration of pain and healing time (SOR...
Implementing an Evidence-Based Depression Treatment Program for Adults with Comorbid Depression and Chronic Illness
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Depression is a prevalent problem globally and affects mental, emotional, and physical health.
Multiple studies have shown that unrecognized or untreated depression strongly correlates with
chronic illnesses. Understanding ...
Do any folk remedies or herbals help induce labor?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Breast stimulation and electroacupuncture help, while other common remedies that have been studied are ineffective, possibly unsafe, or both. Unilateral breast stimulation shortens the time until the onset of labor in women ...
How effectively do ACE inhibitors and ARBs prevent migraines?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: How effectively do ACE inhibitors and ARBs prevent migraines? Evidence-based answer: The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor lisinopril reduces the number of migraines by about 1.5 per month in patients experiencing 2 to 6 migraines...
How often does long-term PPI therapy cause clinically significant hypomagnesemia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: How often does long-term PPI therapy cause clinically significant hypomagnesemia? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Rarely. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be associated with decreases in serum magnesium laboratory values to below 1.6 to 1.8 mg...
Improving Identification of Adolescents at Risk for Substance Use Disorders
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening adolescent patients for drug and
alcohol use following a standardized process and utilizing a developmentally appropriate
screening tool. The purpose of the ...
Managing Intoeing in Children
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Intoeing can be accurately diagnosed using a history, physical examination, and torsional profile. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: C, based on expert consensus.) The three most common causes of intoeing (i.e., metatarsus adductus, internal tibial...
Increased Mortality among Survivors of Myocardial Infarction with Kidney Dysfunction: the Contribution of Gaps in the use of Guideline-Based Therapies
(2009-07-08)
evaluated the association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and time to death over two years, adjusting for demographic and clinical variables. The contribution of variation in guideline-based medical therapy to differences in mortality...
Design and evaluation of a personal digital assistant-based alerting service for clinicians
(2004)
American Medicine, and Clinical Evidence. Participants could request additional information for any of the headlines, and the information was delivered via email during their next synchronization. Participants completed a survey at the conclusion...
Which oral nonopioid agents are most effective for OA pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q Which oral nonopioid agents are most effective for OA pain? Evidence-based answer: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids), when used at the maximum clinically effective dose, reduce osteoarthritis (OA) pain in large joints more effectively...
Glucose control: How low should you go with the critically ill?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
. Strength of recommendation: B: Based on a single, high-quality randomized clinical trial....
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. ...
Which patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should have esophagogastroduoudenoscopy (EGD)?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2001)
No evidence was identified that provides a basis for determining whether EGD leads to improved outcomes in patients with GERD. However, patients with GERD referred for elective EGD who were found to have Barrett's esophagus were more likely to have...
Does blood pressure screening benefit children?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
]: C, expert opinion), scant evidence links earlier detection and treatment of childhood hypertension with improved patient-oriented outcomes. However, detecting childhood hypertension may help identify adults who would benefit from earlier treatment...
A Comparison of Teacher Presence, Social Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Propensity of Lifelong Learning in DNPStudents: A Quasi-Experiemental Study
(2016-05)
of nursing students taking one, or all, of the previously identified courses. The evidence based practice intervention was a test-retest format for the Community of Inquiry Survey that evaluates teacher, social and cognitive presences, and the Jefferson Scale...
Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Watchman device is noninferior to vitamin K...