Applied Evidence

8 ways to improve the informed consent process

Author:

Preethy D. Kaibara, MD, Esq.

These practical suggestions can strengthen your rapport with patients and help ensure your professional counsel is complete and documented.

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Applied Evidence

Weight loss strategies that really work

Author:

Kathy Cable, MLS

Kathryn M. Kolasa, PhD, RD, LDN

David N. Collier, MD, PhD

With your guidance, sustained weight loss is possible—even for the severely obese. These tips and tools will help.

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Applied Evidence

A triage guide for tinnitus

Author:

James A. Henry, PhD

Tara L. Zaugg, AUD

Paula J. Myers, PhD

Caroline J. Kendal, PhD

Elias M. Michaelides, MD

Ringing in the ears may be symptomatic of a serious condition—or it may be benign. This guide can help you tell the difference.

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Clinical Inquiries

Does red wine reduce cardiovascular risks?

Author:

Jennifer K. Lin, DO

Gary Kelsberg, MD

Sarah Safranek, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Moderate daily red wine consumption decreases cardiovascular risk compared with either abstinence or heavy and binge...

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Clinical Inquiries

What’s the best approach to diagnosing food allergies in infants?

Author:

Sara Benveniste, MD

Jon O. Neher, MD

Sarah Safranek, MLIS

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A WELL-DESIGNED ORAL FOOD CHALLENGE (OFC) is the most reliable diagnostic test for infants whose clinical history and...

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Clinical Inquiries

How useful are genital exams during boys’ sports physicals?

Author:

Morteza Khodaee, MD, MPH

Jeffrey A. Housner, MD

Elizabeth M. Tweed, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: EXAMINATION MAY BE USEFUL to identify hernia but not testicular cancer. Insufficient evidence exists to recommend for or...

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Clinical Inquiries

Is aspirin effective for primary prevention of colon cancer?

Author:

Lorraine K. Rufner, MD

Michael K. Park, MD

Elizabeth M. Tweed, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT’S UNCLEAR, DUE TO CONFLICTING EVIDENCE. Aspirin probably shouldn’t be used for routine prevention because of its...

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Commentary

EHRs for all: Regional extension centers to the rescue?

Author:

Jeff Susman, MD

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PURLs

How best to help kids lose weight

Author:

Debra Stulberg, MD, MA

Kathleen Barnhouse, MD

Adam J. Zolotor, MD, MPH

An aggressive approach—paired with medication for older kids—can help obese youngsters successfully slim down.

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Medical Verdicts

Student in “excellent” health collapses on basketball court … Abnormal EKG with no follow-up concludes with fatal MI…more

Author:

Jeffrey L. Susman, MD

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Photo Rounds

Pustular eruption on face

Author:

Nikki N. Kim, MD

Heather W. Wickless, MD, MPH

Was there a connection between the patient’s rash and the fact that she’d recently begun taking Bikram yoga classes?

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