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Which cytology results predict cervical intraepithelial neoplasia?
BACKGROUND: Each year about 3 million women in the United States have cervical cytology results showing LSIL or ASCUS. Appropriate management of...
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Red clover extracts not effective for hot flushes
BACKGROUND Women in countries where the diet contains large amounts of soy report a much lower incidence of menopausal symptoms than women in...
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Carvedilol superior to metoprolol for preventing death from CHF
BACKGROUND: Strong evidence supports the addition of a beta-blocker for reducing mortality and hospitalization rates in patients with heart...
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Does finasteride prevent prostate cancer?
BACKGROUND: Androgens play an important role in the development of prostate cancer.
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Heparin prevents recurrent VTE in cancer patients
BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer who have had an episode of VTE have a substantial risk of both recurrent VTE and hemorrhagic complications from...
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Impermeable bed covers ineffective for asthma
BACKGROUND: Patients with asthma who are allergic to dust mites experience more severe symptoms when exposed to high levels of dust mite allergen...
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Local heat decreases renal colic pain
BACKGROUND: Renal colic is common in primary care, but pain management is often unsatisfactory.
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Routine induction reduces cesarean rate
BACKGROUND: Pregnancies lasting beyond 41 weeks are common, but management remains controversial.
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Nebulized epinephrine does not help bronchiolitis
BACKGROUND: Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection of the lower respiratory tract, accounting for hospitalization of approximately 1% of...
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Hawthorn extract improves chronic heart failure
BACKGROUND: In most herbal reference texts, hawthorn extract (Crataegus monogyna or Crataegus laevigata) is recommended as an oral treatment...
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Antioxidant vitamins do not prevent cardiovascular disease
BACKGROUND: Oxidized low-density lipoprotein is thought to play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis.