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Does an early COPD diagnosis improve long-term outcomes?
(2022-10)Q Does an early COPD diagnosis improve long-term outcomes? Evidence-based answer: It depends. A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) made using screening spirometry in patients without symptoms does ... -
Noncardiac inpatient has acute hypertension: Treat or not?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-09)A retrospective study found more harm than benefit from treating elevated blood pressure in hospitalized noncardiac patients. -
A "no-biopsy" approach to diagnosing celiac disease
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-10)This noninvasive alternative to the diagnostic gold standard may cut risk and expense for adult patients. -
What barriers delay treatment in patients with hepatitis C?
(2022-09)Q: What barriers delay treatment in patients with hepatitis C? Evidence-based answer: Multiple patient-specific and provider-perceived factors delay initiation of treatment in patients with hepatitis C. Patient-specific ... -
Time to consider topical capsaicin for acute trauma pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)Topical capsaicin is more effective than topical piroxicam at reducing pain in acute upper extremity injuries. -
Migraine relief in 20 minutes using eyedrops?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)One randomized crossover trial demonstrated the effectiveness of this simple, affordable treatment for patients with acute migraine pain. -
Is it time to approach spontaneous pneumothorax more conservatively?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)A recent study provides modest evidence for observational management over interventional treatment, sparing patients from invasive procedures. -
Getting a jump on recovery from sports-related concussion
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)Early subthreshold aerobic exercise safely improved recovery time over a stretching regimen among adolescents in this clinical trial. -
Colchicine may decrease cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)This oral anti-inflammatory agent may offer a low-cost option for prevention of cardiovascular events in this patient population. -
Can extended anticoagulation prophylaxis after discharge prevent thromboembolism?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)A meta-analysis confirmed the benefit of thromboprophylaxis with a direct oral anticoagulant for high-risk nonsurgical patients after hospital discharge. -
Can early introduction of gluten reduce risk of celiac disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)This UK study revealed the benefits of introducing gluten at age 4 months. -
Alcohol abstinence reduces A-fib burden in drinkers
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)A recent Australian study demonstrated a significant reduction in A-fib recurrence and burden among regular drinkers who abstained from alcohol. -
Does platelet-rich plasma improve patellar tendinopathy symptoms?
(2022-05)Q: Does platelet-rich plasma improve patellar tendinopathy symptoms? Evidence-based answer: IT’S UNCLEAR. High-quality data have not consistently established the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to ... -
Should we stop prescribing IM progesterone to women with a history of preterm labor?
(2022-01)Q: Should we stop prescribing IM progesterone to women with a history of preterm labor? Evidence-based answer: YES, we should stop the routine prescribing of IM progesterone to prevent preterm delivery. A 2003 randomized ... -
Are SERMs safe and effective for the treatment of hypogonadism in men?
(2022-01)Q: Are SERMs safe and effective for the treatment of hypogonadism in men? Evidence-based answer: YES. For both normal-weight and obese men with low testosterone levels and hypogonadal symptoms, selective estrogen receptor ... -
Does adjunctive oxytocin infusion during balloon cervical ripening improve labor induction?
(2022-03)Q: Does adjunctive oxytocin infusion during balloon cervical ripening improve labor induction? Evidence-based answer: YES. Compared to the use of a transcervical balloon alone, combined cervical ripening with a balloon ... -
Is bicarbonate therapy effective in preventing CKD progression?
(2022-04)Q: Is bicarbonate therapy effective in preventing CKD progression? Evidence-based answer: YES. Long-term sodium bicarbonate therapy slightly slows the loss of renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) ... -
Is nonoperative treatment effective for acute Achilles tendon rupture?
(2022-06)Q: Is nonoperative treatment effective for acute Achilles tendon rupture? Evidence-based answer: YES. Nonoperative and open surgical interventions provide equal long-term functional outcomes of the affected Achilles tendon ... -
Are antipsychotics effective adjunctive Tx for patients with moderate-to-severe depression?
(2022-07)Q: Are antipsychotics effective adjunctive Tx for patients with moderate-to-severe depression? Evidence-based answer: YES. Augmentation with second-generation antipsychotics, especially aripiprazole and quetiapine, appears ... -
Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old?
(2022-07)Q: Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old? Evidence-based answer: YES. Infants respond to behavioral interventions, although objective data are limited. Behavioral interventions include ...