Q&A
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Q&A
Is splinting of distal radius torus fractures an acceptable alternative to casting?
Davidson JS, Brown DJ, Barnes SN, Bruce CE. Simple treatment for torus fractures of the distal radius. J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2001; 83-B:1173-5....
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What is the best diet to prevent recurrent calcium oxalate stones in patients with idiopathic hypercalciuria?
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med...
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What is the relative cardiovascular benefit of lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Huang ES, Meigs JB, Singer DE. The effect of interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Am J Med...
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Which is most effective for osteoarthritis of the knee: rofecoxib, celecoxib, or acetaminophen?
Geba GP, Weaver AL, Polis AB, Dixon ME, Schnitzer TJ, et al. Efficacy of rofecoxib, celecoxib, and acetaminophen in osteoarthritis of the knee. A...
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Which oral antihyperglycemics are most efficacious in reducing hemoglobin A1C in diabetic patients?
Inzucchi SE. Oral antihyperglycemic therapy for type 2 diabetes. JAMA 2002; 287:360-72.
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Q&A
Can a patient information sheet reduce antibiotic use in adult outpatients with acute bronchitis?
Macfarlane J, Holmes W, Gard P, et al. Reducing antibiotic use for acute bronchitis in primary care: blinded, randomised controlled trial of...
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Q&A
Do intranasal corticosteroids aid treatment of acute sinusitis in patients with a history of recurrent sinus symptoms?
Dolor RJ, Witsell DL, Hellkamp AS, et al. Comparison of cefuroxime with or without intranasal fluticasone for the treatment of rhinosinusitis. The...
Applied Evidence
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Applied Evidence
Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
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Applied Evidence
Is lansoprazole (Prevacid) or omeprazole (Prilosec) more effective in treating erosive esophagitis?
Richter JE, Kahrilas PJ, Sontag SJ, et al. Comparing lansoprazole and omeprazole in onset of heartburn relief: results of a randomized, controlled...
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
When should acute nonvenereal conjunctivitis be treated with topical antibiotics?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Children with suspected or culture-proven acute nonvenereal bacterial conjunctivitis should be treated with topical...
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Clinical Inquiries
What is the most effective treatment for external genital warts?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Podofilox (Condylox), imiquimod (Aldara), cryotherapy, and surgical options all seem reasonable alternatives that are...
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Clinical Inquiries
What are the indications for tonsillectomy in children?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy is minimally effective when combined with tympanostomy tube placement in...
Commentary
Original Research
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Original Research
Does Amoxicillin Improve Outcomes in Patients with Purulent Rhinorrhea?
A Pragmatic Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial in Family Practice
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Original Research
How Common Is Hip Pain Among Older Adults?
Results From the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Original Research
Weekly Versus Daily Dosing of Atorvastatin
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Original Research
Involvement of Family and Community Medicine Professionals in Community Projects
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Original Research
Oat Ingestion Reduces Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure in Patients with Mild or Borderline Hypertension: A Pilot Trial
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Original Research
Do Delayed Prescriptions Reduce the Use of Antibiotics for the Common Cold?
A Single-Blind Controlled Trial
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Original Research
Is Roxithromycin Better than Amoxicillin in the Treatment of Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Primary Care?
A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
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Original Research
Effect on Antibiotic Prescribing of Repeated Clinical Prompts to Use a Sore Throat Score
Lessons from a Failed Community Intervention Study
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Original Research
Do Whole-Grain Oat Cereals Reduce the Need for Antihypertensive Medications and Improve Blood Pressure Control?