Applied Evidence
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Photo Rounds
Incidental splenic lesions
Clinical Inquiries
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Clinical Inquiries
Does injection of steroids and lidocaine in the shoulder relieve bursitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Subacromial steroid injection may provide a small, short-term benefit compared with placebo. The short-term effectiveness...
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Clinical Inquiries
What treatments are safe and effective for mild to moderate hypertension in pregnancy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is considerable debate concerning the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension during pregnancy. Evidence...
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Clinical Inquiries
Are beta-2-agonists or anticholinergics more effective for treating COPD?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Both β2-agonists and anticholinergics appear to improve symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (...
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Clinical Inquiries
Should the varicella vaccine be given to all children to prevent chickenpox?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Healthy, unimmunized children who have not had varicella infection should be vaccinated (strength of recommendation: A,...
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Clinical Inquiries
Do antibiotics prevent recurrent UTI in children with anatomic abnormalities?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (...
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Clinical Inquiries
Do acetaminophen and an NSAID combined relieve osteoarthritis pain better than either alone?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Combining nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen for short courses provides more relief of pain in...
Q&A
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Q&A
Fetal fibronectin does not affect outcomes of preterm labor
CLINICAL QUESTION: Does use of fetal fibronectin in management of preterm labor affect age at delivery or rates of interventions?STUDY DESIGN:...
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Prochlorperazine more effective than ketorolac for pediatric migraine
CLINICAL QUESTION: Is ketorolac more effective than prochlorperazine in the treatment of pediatric migraine in the emergency setting?STUDY DESIGN...
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No long-term benefit shown for bones after HRT
CLINICAL QUESTION: Does hormone therapy continue to provide protection from hip fractures after the treatment is stopped?STUDY DESIGN: Cohort (...
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3 days ciprofloxacin adequate for UTI in older women
CLINICAL QUESTION: Is 3 days of ciprofloxacin as effective as 7 to 10 days of the same drug for older women with urinary tract infection?STUDY...
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Useful signs and symptoms to evaluate vaginal complaints
CLINICAL QUESTION: How useful are the history, physical examination, and routine office-based laboratory studies in the diagnosis of vaginitis?...