Preventive Care
Original Research
Second thoughts on integrative medicine
Clinical Inquiries
Does a knee brace decrease recurrent ACL injuries?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: After surgical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, knee bracing does not significantly protect against injury...
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DEET is the most effective mosquito repellent
Fradin MS, Day JF. Comparative efficacy of insect repellents against mosquito bites. N Engl J Med 2002; 347:13–8.
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Do dietary restrictions reduce fecal occult blood testing adherence?
Pignone M, Campbell MK, Carr C, Phillipsa C. Meta-analysis of dietary restriction during fecal occult blood testing. Eff Clin Pract 2001; 4:150-56...
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Can antibiotic prophylaxis within 72 hours of a tick bite prevent Lyme disease?
Nadelman RB, Nowakowski J, Fish D, et al. Prophylaxis with single-dose doxycycline for the prevention of Lyme disease after an Ixodes scapularis...
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Does use of an instant hand sanitizer reduce elementary school illness absenteeism?
Dyer DL, Shinder A, Shinder F. Alcohol-free instant hand sanitizer reduces elementary school illness absenteeism. Fam Med 2000; 32:633-68.
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How does liquid docusate sodium (Colace) compare with triethanolamine polypeptide as a ceruminolytic for acute earwax removal?
Singer AJ, Sauris E, Viccellio AW. Ceruminolytic effects of docusate sodium: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Emerg Med 2000; 36:228-32.
Commentary
Alternative Pharmacotherapy
Patterns of Patient Use and Family Physician Practice
Commentary
Tympanometry Interpretation by Primary Care Physicians
A Report from the International Primary Care Network (IPCN) and The Ambulatory Sentinel Practice Network (ASPN)
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Does coffee protect against the development of Parkinson disease (PD)?
Gross GW, Abbott RD, Petrovitch H, et al. Association of coffee and caffeine intake with the risk of Parkinson disease. JAMA 2000; 282:2674-79.