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Antidepressant Tx for anxiety disorders: How long?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)Antidepressant Tx for anxiety disorders: How long? This systematic review/meta-analysis provides some long-awaited evidence regarding the length of time to treat to minimize the risk of relapse. PRACTICE CHANGER: Keep ... -
Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis says, “Yes,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean they will start appearing on hospital formularies. Practice changer: Start ... -
How safe and effective is ondansetron for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?
(2019)Q: How safe and effective is ondansetron for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy? Evidence-based answer: oral ondansetron is more effective than a combination of pyridoxine and doxylamine for outpatient treatment of nausea ... -
Which oral nonopioid agents are most effective for OA pain?
(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 ... -
Do A-fib patients continue to benefit from vitamin K antagonists with advancing age?
(2019)Q Do A-fib patients continue to benefit from vitamin K antagonists with advancing age? Evidence-based answer: yes, patients with atrial fibrillation who are between the ages of 50 and 90 years continue to benefit from ... -
Can unintended pregnancies be reduced by dispensing a year’s worth of hormonal contraception?
(2019)Q Can unintended pregnancies be reduced by dispensing a year’s worth of hormonal contraception? Evidence-based answer: probably, although studies that looked directly at this outcome are limited. A systematic review showed ... -
A better approach to the diagnosis of PE
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)A better approach to the diagnosis of PE: A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that’s needed to safely and effectively reduce our reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose PE. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not order computed ... -
How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension?
(2019)Q: How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: VERY EFFECTIVE. Spironolactone reduces systolic blood pressure (SPB) by 11 to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DPB) by ... -
Can vitamin D prevent acute respiratory infections?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)Can vitamin D prevent acute respiratory infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis says Yes, but the dosages used may not be what you'd expect. PRACTICE CHANGER: Reduce acute respiratory tract infections in those ... -
Does withholding an ACE inhibitor or ARB before surgery improve outcomes?
(2019)Q: Does withholding an ACE inhibitor or ARB before surgery improve outcomes? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A GUARDED YES, because the evidence of benefit is from observational studies and applies to noncardiac surgery. Withholding ... -
Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)Should you switch the DAPT agent one month after ACS? A randomized controlled trial says “Yes,” but current guidelines say “No.” PRACTICE CHANGER: Switch to clopidogrel from one of the newer P2Y12 blockers 1 ... -
What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?
(2019)Q: What are the risks of long-term PPI for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE USE OF PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs) to control gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GRED) is significantly ... -
Bariatric surgery plus medical therapy : effective Tx for T2DM?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019-03)Bariatric surgery + medical therapy: Effective Tx for T2DM? Short-term studies have indicated “Yes,” but does a longterm randomized controlled trial give it a thumbs up? PRACTICE CHANGER: Consider bariatric surgery with ... -
How do these 3 diabetes agents compare in reducing mortality?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019-03)How do these 3 diabetes agents compare in reducing mortality? A meta-analysis reveals that there may be advantages associated with SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists that are not associated with DPP-4 inhibitors. PRACTICE ... -
Is intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection an effective treatment for knee OA?
(2019-03)Q: Is intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injection an effective treatment for knee OA? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: PROBABLY NOT, based on the balance of evidence. While low-quality evidence may suggest potential benefit, the ... -
Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?
(2019-01)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 ... -
Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019-02)Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain. It’s time to review our dosing with ketorolac for acute pain management. PRACTICE CHANGER: Using a low dose (10 mg) of intravenous ketorolac for moderate to severe acute ... -
What’s the best treatment setting for stable PE patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-12)What’s the best treatment setting for stable PE patients? The answer seems to be the outpatient setting. Here’s why. PRACTICE CHANGER: Manage patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) who are hemodynamically stable in ... -
Does amniotomy shorten spontaneous labor or improve outcomes?
(2018-12)Q: Does amniotomy shorten spontaneous labor or improve outcomes? Evidence-based answer: No. Amniotomy neither shortens spontaneous labor nor improves any of the following outcomes: length of first stage of labor, cesarean ... -
Should you reassess your patient’s asthma diagnosis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-11)Should you reassess your patient's asthma diagnosis? Asthma may not be a permanent diagnosis in adults. A study finds that up to one-third of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma no longer had it after 5 years. ...