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Early radical prostatectomy improves disease-specific but not overall survival
- Author:
- David C. Cunningham, MD
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
BACKGROUND: Does radical prostatectomy for early prostate cancer improve survival? Radical prostatectomy is frequently used in treating early...
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Should antioxidants be added to simvastatin and niacin for patients with coronary disease?
- Author:
- Woodward Burgert, III, MD
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
Brown BG, Zhao XQ, Chait A, et al. Simvastatin and niacin, antioxidant vitamins, or the combination for the prevention of coronary disease. N Engl...
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Should patients with acute cough or bronchitis be treated with β2-agonists?
- Author:
- Thomas W. Marsland, MD
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
Smucny JJ, Flynn CA, Becker LA,Glazier RH. Are β2-agonists effective treatment for acute bronchitis or acute cough in patients without underlying...
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How effective are weekly antenatal steroids for decreasing the risks associated with preterm delivery?
- Author:
- Woodward Burgert, III, MD
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
Guinn DA, Atkinson MW, Sullivan L, et al. Single vs weekly courses of antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm delivery: a...
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Do antihistamines impair school performance in children?
- Author:
- Thomas W. Marsland, MD
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
Bender BG, McCormick DR, Milgrom H. Children’s school performance is not impaired by short-term administration of diphenhydramine or loratadine. J...
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Should breech babies be delivered vaginally or by planned cesarean delivery?
- Author:
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
Hannah ME, Hannah WJ, Hewson SA, Hodnett ED, Saigal S, Willan AR. Planned caesarean section versus planned vaginal birth for breech presentation...
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What is the differential diagnosis for patients with symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) and normal systolic function?
- Author:
- Neva Edens-Bartholomew, MD, MPH
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
Caruana L, Petrie MC, Davie AP, McMurray JJV. Do patients with suspected heart failure and preserved left ventricular function suffer from “...
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Are glucosamine and chondroitin effective in treating osteoarthritis?
- Author:
- Amy C. Denham, MD, MPH
- Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
McAlindon TE, LaValley MP, Gulin JP, Felson DT. Glucosamine and chondroitin for treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic quality assessment and...