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Evidence-based practice : a peer-reviewed journal of the Family Physicians Inquiries Network [contents page]
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How accurate is monofilament testing for the diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
(2017-07)How accurate is monofilament testing for the diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy? Evidence-based answer: Abnormal monofilament testing has positive likelihood ratios >7 and negative likelihood ratios ranging from ... -
Evidence-based practice : a peer-reviewed journal of the Family Physicians Inquiries Network [contents page]
(2017-07)Table of contents for this issue. -
Is it safe to use beta-agonists in patients who have congestive heart failure (CHF)?
(2017-07)Is it safe to use beta-agonists in patients who have congestive heart failure (CHF)? Evidence-based answer: There is concern. Beta-agonist use is associated with a dose-dependent increase in all-cause mortality and heart ... -
What are the benefits and risks of using atypical antipsychotic agents in children with disruptive behaviors?
(2017-07)What are the benefits and risks of using atypical antipsychotic agents in children with disruptive behaviors? Evidence-based answer: Risperidone is moderately effective in decreasing aggression and conduct problems in ... -
Is the levonorgestrel intrauterine device effective for 7 years, 2 years beyond the FDA-approved duration?
(2017-07)Is the levonorgestrel intrauterine device effective for 7 years, 2 years beyond the FDA-approved duration? Evidence-based answer: Probably. The unintended pregnancy rate cumulative or between years 5 and 7 in women with a ... -
What are the risks of oral contraceptives in females with migraines?
(2017-07)What are the risks of oral contraceptives in females with migraines? Evidence-based answer: Oral contraceptive use in women with migraines is associated with a 7- to 8-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke compared with ... -
What percentage of advanced colonic neoplasms can be found by colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and stool guaiac?
(2017-07)What percentage of advanced colonic neoplasms can be found by colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and stool guaiac? Evidence-based answer: Colonoscopy detects about 98% of large ([greater than or equal to]10 mm) adenomas ... -
Part way [Editorial]
(2017-07)Citing an improvement in lowering mortality rates among type 2 diabetics. -
How accurate is monofilament testing for the diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
(2017-07)How accurate is monofilament testing for the diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy? Evidence-based answer: Abnormal monofilament testing has positive likelihood ratios >7 and negative likelihood ratios ranging from ... -
Evidence-based practice : a peer-reviewed journal of the Family Physicians Inquiries Network [contents page]
(2017-07)Table of contents for this issue. -
In geriatric adults with newly diagnosed dementia, does psychoeducation for their caregivers decrease caregiver burden or result in clinical improvement in the patient's dementia?
(2017-06)In geriatric adults with newly diagnosed dementia, does psychoeducation for their caregivers decrease caregiver burden or result in clinical improvement in the patient's dementia? Evidence-based answer: Dementia psychoeducation ... -
What are effective interventions for chronic or recurrent yeast vaginitis?
(2017-06)What are effective interventions for chronic or recurrent yeast vaginitis? Evidence-based answer: Induction of clinical remission with oral fluconazole followed by once-weekly suppressive therapy for 6 months decreases ... -
What are the indications for treatment of hypercholesterolemia with statin therapy in obese children?
(2017-06)What are the indications for treatment of hypercholesterolemia with statin therapy in obese children? Evidence-based answer: After 6 months of dietary and lifestyle modifications, statin therapy should be considered for ... -
In patients with localized acute soft tissue or musculoskeletal pain, does topical lidocaine provide better temporary pain relief than topical NSAIDs?
(2017-06)In patients with localized acute soft tissue or musculoskeletal pain, does topical lidocaine provide better temporary pain relief than topical NSAIDs? Evidence-based answer: The answer is unknown, but both topical agents ... -
Is Helicobacter pylori infection associated with chronic headache (specifically migraine)?
(2017-06)Is Helicobacter pylori infection associated with chronic headache (specifically migraine)? Evidence-based answer: Perhaps. Compared with patients without migraines, patients with migraine have a higher prevalence of H ... -
Does supplemental calcium reduce risk of fractures?
(2017-06)Does supplemental calcium reduce risk of fractures? Evidence-based answer: Calcium 1,200 mg daily with or without vitamin D decreases all-site fractures in postmenopausal women (SOR: A, meta-analysis of RCTs). The effect ... -
Are benzodiazepines effective for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder?
(2017-06)Are benzodiazepines effective for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder? Evidence-based answer: Benzodiazepine therapy produces a small reduction in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms for up to 8 weeks (SOR: ... -
In adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), do probiotics improve gastrointestinal symptoms?
(2017-06)In adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), do probiotics improve gastrointestinal symptoms? Evidence-based answer: Yes, but the results do not appear to be dramatic. Probiotics lead to improvement in some global IBS ... -
Does weight loss increase libido in obese men with low sex drive?
(2017-06)Does weight loss increase libido in obese men with low sex drive? Evidence-based answer: Yes. Consumption of a low-calorie diet for at least 8 weeks resulting in a mean weight loss of 9.5 to 12 kg is associated with an ...