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Postprostatectomy incontinence? Here's help
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Postprostatectomy incontinence? Here's help. Behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for incontinence related to prostatectomy. Practice changer: Recommend behavioral therapy--incorporating pelvic floor muscle training ...
Offer this contraceptive to breastfeeding new moms
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Recommend the etonogestrel implant to new mothers who plan to breastfeed; the insertion of this contraceptive within the first few days postpartum does not alter breastfeeding outcomes. Stength of recommendation: B: Based ...
Treatment of Nongenital Warts
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Topical salicylic acid, cryotherapy, and topical fluorouracil are effective for treating nongenital warts. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A, based on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials [RCTs].) ...
What treatment is best for hypertrophic scars and keloids?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
No one treatment is best (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, meta-analysis of heterogenous studies); no good evidence exists comparing treatments with each other. Triamcinolone injections, triamcinolone injections combined ...
US Maize Yield Growth Implications for Ethanol and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(AgBioForum, 2011)
During the past half century, per-acre maize yields have increased due to improved cultivars, better management, and favorable weather. Recent US biofuel legislation, e.g., revised Renewable Fuel Standard, has increased ...
The Effects of Framing on Consumers' Choice of GM Foods
(AgBioForum, 2011)
In this article, we explore the effect of framing statements on perceptions and choices of genetically modified vegetables (GMVs). In two experiments, consumers were exposed to either positive or negative statements about ...
Sustainability and the Bioeconomy : Synthesis of Key Themes from the 15th ICABR Conference
(AgBioForum, 2011)
The International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) held its 15th annual conference near Rome, Italy in June 2011. The theme of the conference was sustainability, and this topic was addressed through numerous ...
Human parathyroid hormone for treating osteoporosis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
Human parathyroid hormone should be used in patients with severe osteoporosis to decrease the rate of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A, based on a systematic review and randomized ...
An Economic Evaluation of US Biofuel Expansion Using the Biofuel Breakeven Program with GHG Accounting
(AgBioForum, 2011)
We present results from an application of the Biofuel Breakeven program (BioBreak) to 14 US cellulosic ethanol markets that vary by feedstock and location. BioBreak estimates the economic costs of cellulosic biofuel ...
Barrett's esophagitis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of Barrett's esophagitis.
Which regimen treats vitamin D deficiency most effectively?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Several vitamin D replacement regimens are effective. Cumulative dosing may be more important than frequency of dosing (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, inconsistent results from randomized controlled trials [RCTs] of ...
Antidepressants for the Treatment of Insomnia in Patients with Depression
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
There is no single antidepressant or class of antidepressants that is most effective for the treatment of insomnia in patients with depression. The use of antidepressant medications can have a positive impact on sleep ...
Tension headache
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of tension headaches.
Alopecia areata
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of alopecia areata.
Tetanus
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of tetanus.
Rotator cuff tear
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of rotator cuff tears.
Identified Gaps in Biosafety Knowledge and Expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa
(AgBioForum, 2011)
Adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops has the potential to contribute toward alleviating the dire food security situation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, whether current or future GM crop technologies will be ...
What risk factors contribute to C difficile diarrhea?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Certain antibiotics and using 3 or more antibiotics at one time are associated with Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, 1 heterogeneous systematic review and several ...
Statins for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Treat patients with hyperlipidemia and presumed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with atorvastatin to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Stength of recommendation: B: Based on a single prospective randomized controlled ...
Does brief physician counseling promote weight loss?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
While physician counseling alone isn't more effective for weight loss than usual care (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, larger randomized controlled trials [RCTs]), counseling (adults) as part of a multidisciplinary ...