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Is fluvoxamine safe and effective for treating anxiety disorders in children?
The Research Unit on Pediatric Psychopharmacology Anxiety Study Group. Fluvoxamine for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and...
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Is ginger root effective for decreasing the severity of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy?
Vutyavanich T, Kraisarin T, Ruangsri RA. Ginger for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial. Obstet...
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How useful is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of chronic insomnia?
Edinger J, Wohlgemuth WK, Radtke RA, Marsh GR, Quillian RE. Cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of chronic primary insomnia. JAMA 2001; 285...
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What is the optimal protocol for diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy?
Gracia CR, Barnhart KT. Diagnosing ectopic pregnancy: decision analysis comparing six strategies. Obstet Gynecol 2001; 97:464-70.
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Is extended-release oxybutynin (Ditropan XL) or tolterodine (Detrol) more effective in the treatment of an overactive bladder?
Appell RA, Sand P, Dmochowski R, et al. Prospective randomized controlled trial of extended-release oxybutynin chloride and tolterodine tartrate...
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Can early treatment with atorvastatin (Lipitor) improve the outcome of patients with acute coronary syndromes?
Schwartz GG, Olsson AG, Ezekowitz MD, et al. Effects of atorvastatin on early recurrent ischemic events in acute coronary syndromes. The MIRACL...
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Is ticlopidine more effective than aspirin in preventing adverse cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction (MI)?
Scrutinio D, Cimminiello C, Marubini E, et al. Ticlopidine versus aspirin after myocardial infarction (STAMI) trial. J Am Coll Cardiol 2001; 37:...
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Is St. John’s wort an effective treatment for major depression?
Shelton RC, Keller MB, Gelenberg A, et al. Effectiveness of St. John’s wort in major depression: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2001; 285:...
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Do antibiotics improve neonatal outcomes in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)?
Kenyon SL, Taylor DJ, Tarnow-Mordi W, et al. Broad-spectrum antibiotics for preterm, prelabour rupture of fetal membranes: the ORACLE I randomised...
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Is delayed antibiotic prescribing a good strategy for managing acute cough?
Dowell J, Pitkethly M, Bain J, Martin S. A randomised controlled trial of delayed antibiotic prescribing as a strategy for managing uncomplicated...
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Are antibiotics appropriate for the treatment of acute sinusitis in adults?
Snow V, Mottur-Pilson C, Hickner JM. Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for acute sinusitis in adults. Ann Intern Med 2001; 134:495-97.