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On-demand pill protocol protects against HIV
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-08)On-demand pill protocol protects against HIV: Finally, there’s an effective prevention strategy—other than condoms—that can be used, as needed, by patients at high risk for HIV infection. Practice changer: Offer patients ... -
Is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) an effective treatment for fibromyalgia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) an effective treatment for fibromyalgia? Evidence-Based Answer: CBT in patients with fibromyalgia reduces pain, negative mood, and disability at the end of treatment, with benefit ... -
What clinical tools can help assess the ability of elderly patients to drive safely?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)What clinical tools can help assess the ability of elderly patients to drive safely? Evidence-based answer: Several tools may help a clinician assess the safety of elderly drivers. These include the Assessment of Driving- ... -
Do honey-based wound dressings promote faster wound healing than traditional wound care products in otherwise healthy patients with acute wounds (burns, lacerations)?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Do honey-based wound dressings promote faster wound healing than traditional wound care products in otherwise healthy patients with acute wounds (burns, lacerations)? Evidence-based answer: For acute burns and caesarean ... -
How long until there are detrimental effects from bacterial meningitis with delayed antibiotics?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)How long until there are detrimental effects from bacterial meningitis with delayed antibiotics? Evidence-based answer: The risk of death and neurological sequelae from bacterial meningitis is increased if antibiotics are ... -
What is the best intervention to prevent adolescent pregnancies?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)What is the best intervention to prevent adolescent pregnancies? Evidence-based answer: The combination of sexual education and contraception promotion reduces the rate of unintended pregnancy in 10 to 19 year olds by up ... -
Three ways to promote physician health and well-being
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Physician wellness is a hot topic in today's medical climate as physicians have higher rates of burnout compared with the general US population, leading to lower quality patient care, job dissatisfaction, absenteeism, ... -
Apple juice for pediatric gastroenteritis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Dilute apple juice followed by preferred fluids should be recommended for children with gastroenteritis and mild dehydration as a cost-effective, better-tasting alternative to electrolyte maintenance fluid. -
Does the use of lubricants with perineal massage during the second stage of labor prevent perineal tears?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Does the use of lubricants with perineal massage during the second stage of labor prevent perineal tears? Evidence-based answer: The use of lubricant with or without massage during the second stage of labor does not reduce ... -
1, 2, 3 strikes you're out (of blood pressure control)
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)This study provides some guidance on how to use home BP measurements to manage a patient's hypertension. If a patient has more than 30% of home readings elevated, there is an increased likelihood their BP is uncontrolled ... -
Job description
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)So my perfect job may be within reach. All I need to do is have a relaxing massage at my desk first thing in the morning, start meditating during faculty meetings for the next year, and have my self-talk corrected with ... -
Is dermoscopy helpful in differentiating alopecia areata from other forms of alopecia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Is dermoscopy helpful in differentiating alopecia areata from other forms of alopecia? Evidence-based answer: The presence of tapering hairs on dermoscopy is the most useful finding to differentiate alopecia areata from ... -
Are oral anti-allergy treatments as effective as injection immunotherapy (allergy shots)?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Are oral anti-allergy treatments as effective as injection immunotherapy (allergy shots)? Evidence-based answer: Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) is more effective than sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for decreasing ... -
Do children exposed to maternal opioids during gestation have increased risk of long-term deficits compared with children who were not exposed?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Do children exposed to maternal opioids during gestation have increased risk of long-term deficits compared with children who were not exposed? Evidence-based answer: Exposure to heroin or methadone during gestation is ... -
In patients with acute radiculopathy due to a herniated lumbar disk, do oral steroids improve pain compared with placebo?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)In patients with acute radiculopathy due to a herniated lumbar disk, do oral steroids improve pain compared with placebo? Evidence-based answer: No. In patients with acute radiculopathy, oral steroids do not decrease pain ... -
For patients with cardiorenal syndrome, does chronic hemodialysis result in fewer heart failure (HF) exacerbations than diuretic use?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)For patients with cardiorenal syndrome, does chronic hemodialysis result in fewer heart failure (HF) exacerbations than diuretic use? Evidence-based answer: In patients with cardiorenal syndrome, chronic hemodialysis has ... -
What treatments are effective for acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) not adequately controlled with benzodiazepines?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)What treatments are effective for acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) not adequately controlled with benzodiazepines? Bottom line: Phenobarbital, divalproex sodium, or dexmedetomidine decrease benzodiazepine requirements ... -
Should you treat an upper extremity DVT with anticoagulation?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Should you treat an upper extremity DVT with anticoagulation? Evidence-based answer: Treatment of upper extremity deep-venous thrombosis (UEDVT) for 3 months appears to resolve the thromboembolism and has similar outcomes ... -
Are breast self-examinations effective screening tests for breast cancer?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)Are breast self-examinations effective screening tests for breast cancer? Evidence-based answer: No. As a screening tool, breast self-examination (BSE) does not reduce breast cancer-related mortality (SOR: A, systematic ... -
In patients with previous stroke or at high vascular risk, is aspirin better than clopidogrel or ticlopidine for preventing recurrent stroke?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2016-07)In patients with previous stroke or at high vascular risk, is aspirin better than clopidogrel or ticlopidine for preventing recurrent stroke? Evidence-based answer: In patients with previous stroke or at high vascular risk, ...