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Time to try this warfarin alternative?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Consider dabigatran, an oral anticoagulant that does not require monitoring, for the prevention of stroke and thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. Stength of recommendation: B: Based on a single well-done ...
What's the best way to control circumcision pain in newborns?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB), ring block (RB), and eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) all control pain effectively during neonatal circumcision (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic review). An RB ...
Ureteral calculi: What should you consider before intervening?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
The size of the calculi, their location, and complicating factors such as infection should all be considered. Most ureteral calculi smaller than 5 mm pass spontaneously, as do approximately half of calculi between 5 and ...
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of excessive daytime sleepiness.
Intrauterine growth restrictions: diagnostics
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of intrauterine growth restriction.
Ludwig's angina
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of Ludwig's angina.
Chlorination By-Products in Drinking Water and Menstrual Cycle Function
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2003-06)
We analyzed data from a prospective study of menstrual cycle function and early pregnancy loss to explore further the effects of trihalomethanes (THM) on reproductive end points. Premenopausal women collected urine samples ...
Screen teens for depression--it's quicker than you think
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
The US Preventive Services Task Force (The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening all adolescents for depression -- provided that effective treatments and counseling are available for those who ...
Which patients benefit from lowering LDL to <100 mg/dL?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
Patients who have coronary heart disease (CHD) or are at high risk for CHD should aim for a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) target of <100 mg/dL. An LDL target of <70 mg/dL is an option for very-high-risk patients (strength ...
Effects of Altered Prenatal Hormonal Environment on Expression of Autoimmune Disease in NZB/NZW Mice
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 1996)
F1 hybrid New Zealand Black (NZB) x New Zealand White (NZW) (NZB/NZW) mice spontaneously develop an autoimmune disease analogous to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) . Testosterone exerts a powerful suppressive effect on ...
TigerPlace: An Innovative Educational and Research Environment
(AAAI, 2008)
A one of a kind project based on the concept of aging in place is in progress at the University of Missouri (MU). This project required legislation in 1999 and 2001 to be fully realized. A specialized home health agency ...
Semen Quality in Relation to Biomarkers of Pesticide Exposure
(Environmental Health Perspectives, 2003-09)
We previously reported reduced sperm concentration and motility in fertile men in a U.S. agrarian area (Columbia, MO) relative to men from U.S. urban centers (Minneapolis, MN; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY). In the present ...
Attenuation of NADPH Oxidase Activation and Glomerular Filtration Barrier Remodeling With Statin Treatment
(American Heart Association, Inc., 2008)
Activation of reduced nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase by angiotensin II is integral to the formation of oxidative stress in the vasculature and the kidney. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme
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Which nutritional therapies are safe and effective for depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
St. John's wort is effective for short-term relief of mild to moderate depression (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A; 1 systematic review). Its safety profile is superior to older antidepressants; data comparing it with ...
Childhood alopecia areata: What treatment works best?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
There are no validated effective treatments for alopecia areata (AA). Topical immunotherapy (squaric acid dibutylester [SADBE] and diphenylcyclopropenone [DPCP]) induces the most significant short-term hair regrowth in ...
Is cinnamon safe and effective for treating lipid disorders?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Insufficient evidence exists to determine whether cinnamon improves outcomes in patients with lipid disorders. In healthy patients without hyperlipidemia, cinnamon doesn't change lipid levels but does cause mild gastrointestinal ...
Do NSAIDs impede fracture healing?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) don't appear to impair clinical fracture healing (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, inconsistent evidence from a randomized controlled trial [RCT] and retrospective studies). ...