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Cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise minimally help Gulf War veterans’ illnesses
BACKGROUND: Many Gulf War veterans have reported persistent pain, fatigue, and cognitive problems. This multisystem complex is similar to, and...
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What is a reasonable interval for retinopathy screening in patients with diabetes?
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of blindness among adults in the US. The onset of diabetic retinopathy is often asymptomatic,...
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Breastfeeding reduces pain in neonates
BACKGROUND: Healthy neonates routinely undergo painful minor procedures. Evidence suggests that infants do feel pain, and painful experiences may...
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What is the best NSAID regimen for arthritis patients with bleeding ulcer?
BACKGROUND: Patients who take NSAIDs for arthritis are at high risk for bleeding ulcers because of their age, functional disability, and the long-...
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Zinc nasal gel effective for the common cold
BACKGROUND: Although the common cold is self-limiting, adults develop colds approximately 2 to 4 times per year. Zinc may decrease the length and...
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Use of sputum eosinophil count decreases asthma exacerbations
BACKGROUND: Asthma exacerbations are preceded by airway hyperresponsiveness; proinflammatory cells, including eosinophils, are implicated as the...
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Ultrasonography helpful in diagnosing developmental hip dysplasia
BACKGROUND: Developmental dysplasia of the hips is a condition that can impair normal growth and development of the hip, leading to abnormalities...
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Nebulized 3% saline effective for viral bronchiolitis
BACKGROUND: Viral bronchiolitis is a common cause of illness in children aged <24 months. Studies have found no benefit in treatment with...
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Low-dose tricyclics effective for depression
BACKGROUND: Despite widespread marketing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other newer antidepressants, TCAs are prescribed...
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Transdermal progesterone ineffective for menopausal symptoms
BACKGROUND: Natural progesterone is touted as treatment for the vasomotor, mood, and sexual disturbances associated with menopause. No well-...
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Optimal digoxin range for men is 0.5 to 0.8 ng/mL
BACKGROUND: The Digitalis Investigation Group (DIG) trial of patients with heart failure found no effect on mortality from digoxin therapy at...