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Does niacin decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in CVD patients?
(2018-05)Q: Does niacin decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in CVD patients? A: No. Niacin doesn’t reduce cardio- vascular disease (CVD) morbidity or mortality in patients with established disease (strength of ... -
A new protocol for RhD-negative pregnant women?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-05)Can cell-free DNA testing reduce unnecessary use of anti-D immunoglobulin in RhD-negative women and still prevent harm to their RhD-positive infants? PRACTICE CHANGER: Employ cell-free DNA testing at 27 weeks’ gestation ... -
What are the benefits and risks of daily low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of CV events?
(2018-04)Q: What are the benefits and risks of daily low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of CV events? A: One nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) will be avoided for every 126 to 138 adults who take daily aspirin for 10 years ... -
How well do POLST forms assure that patients get the end-of-life care they requested?
(2018-04)Q: How well do POLST forms assure that patients get the end-of-life care they requested? A: quite well, for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Most patients (91%-100%) who select “do not resuscitate” (DNR) on their ... -
Treating migraines : it's different for kids
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-04)Treating migraines: It’s different for kids Certain medications used for migraine prevention in adults do not perform the same way in children and adolescents and can actually cause harm. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not prescribe ... -
An easy approach to obtaining clean-catch urine from infants
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-03)An easy approach to obtaining clean-catch urine from infants Current collection methods leave much to be desired. But a new method may provide a quick alternative. Apply gauze soaked in cold sterile saline to the suprapubic ... -
Does exercise relieve vasomotor menopausal symptoms?
(2018-03)Q: Does exercise relieve vasomotor menopausal symptoms? A: NO. Exercise doesn’t decrease the frequency or severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms (VMS) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women (strength of recommendation: ... -
How do oral NSAIDs compare to other oral analgesics right after an acute musculoskeletal injury?
(2018-02)Q: How do oral NSAIDs compare to other oral analgesics right after an acute musculoskeletal injury? A: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) are at least as effective as other oral analgesics (opioids, acetaminophen) ... -
Is megestrol acetate safe and effective for malnourished nursing home residents?
(2018-02)Q: Is megestrol acetate safe and effective for malnourished nursing home residents? A: no. Megestrol acetate (MA) is neither safe nor effective for stimulating appetite in malnourished nursing home residents. It increases ... -
How do hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections compare for knee OA relief?
(2017-01)Q How do hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections compare for knee OA relief? A: Inconsistent evidence shows a small amount of pain relief early (one week to 3 months) with corticosteroid (CS) injections and an equally ... -
Which interventions are effective in managing parental vaccine refusal?
(2017-12)Q: Which interventions are effective in managing parental vaccine refusal? A: it’s unclear whether educational initiatives alone alter vaccine refusal. Although about a third of parents cite herd immunity as motivation for ... -
What is the optimal frequency for dental checkups for children and adults?
(2017-11)Q: What is the optimal frequency for dental checkups for children and adults? A: It is unclear, but studies suggest that it should be based largely on individual risk. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends ... -
Are oral emergency contraceptives a safe & effective form of long-term birth control?
(2017-10)Q: Are oral emergency contraceptives a safe & effective form of long-term birth control? A: Yes, but not as effective as some other methods. Annual pregnancy rates in women using pericoital levonor- gestrel ... -
Does fish oil during pregnancy help prevent asthma in kids?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-02)Does fish oil during pregnancy help prevent asthma in kids? The evidence on fish oil has been mixed, but this study affirms its benefits—in certain women. PRACTICE CHANGER: Fish oil supplementation taken by women in the ... -
Tamsulosin for patients with ureteral stones?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-01)Tamsulosin for patients with ureteral stones? Yes, but only for some. Find out which of your patients can benefit. PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe tamsulosin for stone expulsion in patients with distal ureteral stones 5 to 10 ... -
Does azithromycin have a role in cesarean sections?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-12)Does azithromycin have a role in cesarean sections? Yes, adding azithromycin to the usual antibiotic protocol in nonelective c-sections reduces infections. But not everyone can take advantage of it. PRACTICE CHANGER: ... -
The benefits—and limits— of PPIs with warfarin regimens
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-11)Patients on warfarin + antiplatelet/NSAID regimens are likely to benefit from the gastroprotective effect of PPIs. For patients taking warfarin alone, it’s a different story. PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe a proton pump ... -
When to "CAP" off treatment for pneumonia
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-10)Is 5 days of antibiotic therapy really sufficient for adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia? PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe 5 days of antibiotic treatment for inpatients with community-acquired pneumonia ... -
What is the most effective treatment for scabies?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network (FPIN), 2017-08)Q: What is the most effective treatment for scabies? Evidence-based answer: Topical permethrin is the most effective treatment for classic scabies (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, meta-analyses with consistent results). ... -
SSRIs for depression/heart failure patients? Not so fast
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-09)This study should put to rest the practice of starting SSRIs in depressed patients with heart failure in an attempt to affect CVD outcomes. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to ...