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Does adding estrogen to the hormone-free days of an oral contraceptive (OC) cycle reduce menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal OC users?
Blumel JE, Castelo-Branco C, Binfa L, Aparicio R, Mamani L. A scheme of combined oral contraceptives for women more than 40 years old. Menopause...
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What is the best pharmacologic approach to managing moderate to severe heartburn?
Howden CW, Henning JM, Huang B, et al. Management of heartburn in a large randomized community-based study: comparison of four therapeutic...
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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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Can regular intake of either cranberry juice or a drink containing Lactobacillus bacteria prevent urinary tract infection (UTI) recurrence in women after an initial episode?
Kontiokari T, Sundqvist K, Nuutinen M, Pokka T, Koskela M, Uhari M. Randomised trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and Lactobacillus GG drink for...
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Do third-generation oral contraceptives (OCs) increase the risk of venous thrombosis?
Kemmeren JM, Algra A, Grobbee DE. Third generation oral contraceptives and risk of venous thrombosis: meta-analysis. BMJ 2001; 323:1-9.
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Are NSAIDs more effective than acetaminophen in patients with osteoarthritis?
Pincus TG, Koch GG, Sokka T, et al. A randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial of diclofenac plus misoprostol versus acetaminophen in...
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Do patients prefer transdermal fentanyl or sustained-release oral morphine for treatment of chronic non-cancer pain?
Allan L, Hays H, Jensen N, et al. Randomized crossover trial of transdermal fentanyl and sustained release oral morphine for treating chronic non-...
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Does the manner in which information about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is presented affect screening rates?
Frosch DL, Kaplan RM, Felitti V. Evaluation of two methods to facilitate shared decision making for men considering the prostate-specific antigen...
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Do antihistamines impair school performance in children?
Bender BG, McCormick DR, Milgrom H. Children’s school performance is not impaired by short-term administration of diphenhydramine or loratadine. J...
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Should patients with unstable coronary syndromes routinely undergo cardiac catheterization and appropriate revascularization?
Cannon, CP, Weintraub WS, Bemopoulos LA, et al. Comparison of early invasive and conservative strategies in patients with unstable coronary...
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Are less than standard doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) effective for the treatment of hot flushes?
Utian WH, Shoupe D, Bachmann G, Pinkerton JV, Pickar JH. Relief of vasomotor symptoms and vaginal atrophy with lower doses of conjugated equine...