RSS 1.0Priority Updates to Research Literature (PURLs)
Priority Updates from the Research Literature (PURLs) distill the literature to those few articles that are relevant, practice-changing, and able to be implemented immediately. They generate new evidence-based recommendations for practice for family physicians and other primary care clinicians. PURLs are published exclusively in the Journal of Family Practice.
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Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019-01)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 ... -
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. ... -
Time to stop glucosamine and chondroitin for knee OA?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-09)Time to stop glucosamine and chondroitin for knee OA? Prior studies provided conflicting results regarding the efficacy of these medications. This study offers evidence for discontinuing them. Practice changer: Tell patients ... -
Time to switch to nonsterile gloves for these procedures?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-08)Time to switch to nonsterile gloves for these procedures? Are sterile gloves worth the extra cost for common cutaneous surgeries? This systematic review and meta-analysis provides answers. Practice changer: Using nonsterile ... -
First-time, mild diverticulitis: Antibiotics or watchful waiting?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-07)First-time, mild diverticulitis: antibiotics or watchful waiting? Dn't jump to antibiotic Tx for mild, uncomplicated diverticulitis, a recent RCT says. Observation may be just as effective. Practice changer: For mild, ... -
Let low-risk moms eat during labor?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018-06)Let low-risk moms eat during labor? Allowing low-risk pregnant women to eat less restrictive diets during labor may not only make them happier, but may shorten labor, too. Practice changer: Allowing low-risk patients ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Direct oral anticoagulants or warfarin for A fib?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-08)A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of 3 direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. So which agents came out on top? PRACTICE CHANGER: Use direct oral anticoagulants instead of ... -
Which combined OC to prescribe with CV safety in mind?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-07)When prescribing combined oral contraceptives, choose one containing levonorgestrel and low-dose estrogen (20 mcg) to minimize the risks of pulmonary embolism, ischemic stroke, and myocardial infarction. -
Oral agent offers relief from generalized hyperhidrosis
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-06)Hyperhidrosis is a common, self-limiting problem affecting 2% to 3% of the population in the United States. Patients may complain of localized sweating of the hands, feet, face, or underarms or more systemic, generalized ... -
Consider melatonin for migraine prevention
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2017-05)An effective migraine prevention alternative with minimal adverse effects Melatonin is an accessible and affordable option for preventing migraine headaches in chronic sufferers.