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How useful is ultrasound to evaluate patients with postmenopausal bleeding?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
with that of endometrial biopsy and dilatation and curettage (D&C) (strength of recommendation: B, based on systematic reviews of consistent exploratory cohort studies.)...
Mizzou weekly, volume 34, number 09 (October 18, 2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2012)
Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS? Evidence-based answer: No. Adding a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients taking antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome (ACS...
Apolipoproteins for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Clinical Question: Is measurement of apolipoproteins better than traditional lipid measurements for predicting cardiovascular risk? Evidence-Based Answer: Measurement of apolipoprotein B and apolipoprotein A-I is no better than traditional lipid...
Hyperthyroid state
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of a hyperthyroid state.
Somatization disorder
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of somatization disorder.
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...
What's best for croup?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
(strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, meta-analysis and randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). A 0.15 mg/kg dose of oral dexame thasone is as effective as larger doses (SOR: B, small RCTs). Nebulized racemic or L-epinephrine reduces severity of symptoms...
Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations? Evidence-based answer: YES, to some extent it does, and primarily in patients with low vitamin D levels. Supplementation reduces asthma exacerbations requiring systemic steroids by 30...
Bulimia nervosa
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of bulimia nervosa.
Reflux disease (GERD)
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of reflux disease.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Back to Nature: Native Flora for Wildlife and People. The Lincoln University Native Plants Program
(Cambio Center, 2014)
used to contact potential participants. Children and seniors attended indoor and outdoor classes in spring and fall, and pretests and posttests were provided to determine their change in knowledge of particular topics. Participants practiced their new...
Management of ADHD in preschool-aged children
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)
RCTs.) Alternative therapies, such as elimination diets, have limited evidence of success and should generally be avoided or used in conjunction with standard therapies. (SOR: B, based on a systematic review of a small number of heterogeneous RCTs.)...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
Whom should you test for secondary causes of hypertension?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2014)
Evidence-based answer: It's recommended that all children and adolescents with a new diagnosis of hypertension undergo renal ultrasound and laboratory evaluation for renal pathology (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, consensus-based guidelines...
Interventions for lower-extremity lymphedema
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)
.) There is insufficient evidence about the safety and effectiveness of oral benzopyrones to determine whether they are useful for the treatment of lymphedema. (SOR: A, based on a systematic review.)...
Pharmacologic therapy for eustachian tube dysfunction
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)
There are no medications that improve patient-oriented outcomes in children or adults with eustachian tube dysfunction. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A, based on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials [RCTs].) Oral corticosteroids...
Excision of thrombosed external hemorrhoids
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the indications, procedures and follow-up for the excision of thrombosed external hemorrhoids.
Prenatal genetic screening
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of prenatal genetic screening.