Early Invasive Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Dec 1, 2018 - Does early invasive management help patients with unstable angina or acute non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in reducing occurence of death, myocardial infarction, angina symptoms, and rehospitalization at six- to 12-month follow-up? Find out.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/od1.html
Effectiveness of Alarm Therapy in the Treatment of Nocturnal Enuresis in Children - ...
Jan 1, 2021 - This review concluded that alarm therapy appears to be effective for treating nocturnal enuresis in children, but it is uncertain if it is more effective than other interventions.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/od1.html
Effectiveness of Intrapartum Antibiotics for Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid - Medicine...
Nov 1, 2018 - This review concluded that there is insufficient evidence to recommend prophylactic intrapartum antibiotics in laboring women with meconium-stained amniotic fluid because of the lack of difference in rates of neonatal sepsis between the antibiotic and placebo groups.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1101/od1.html
Effectiveness of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome -...
Nov 1, 2015 - Studies show that 1 in 4 had improved bloating and stool consistency, and less interference with daily life, while only 1 in 9 experiences medication related adverse effects. Want to know more?
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1101/od1.html
Efficacy of Direct-Acting Antivirals Compared with Older Agents for Hepatitis C - ...
Jun 1, 2017 - Although they help patients achieve sustained viralogic response, expensive direct-acting antivirals have yet to show that they can succeed in meeting top-priority treatment goals.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0601/od1.html
Gabapentin for Chronic Neuropathic Pain - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family ...
Dec 1, 2015 - Studies show that 1 in 6 patients were helped with diabetic neuropathy and 1 in 8 were helped with postherpetic neuralgia. Find out more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1201/od1.html
Hormone Therapy for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal ...
Oct 1, 2018 - No benefit was observed in postmenopausal women receiving hormone therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Find out more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/od1.html
Hyperpronation Method for Reduction of Nursemaid's Elbow - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
May 15, 2018 - Although data are limited, the results have consistently shown a higher rate of success with first attempt reduction of nursemaids' elbow when the hyperpronation method was used. For other outcomes, including pain and adverse effects such as bruising, no conclusions could be drawn ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0515/od2.html
Ibuprofen for Treatment of Episodic Tension-Type Headaches - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
May 1, 2016 - Studies show that 1 in 14 patients were parin-free at two hours and none experienced adverse events. Find out more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0501/od1.html
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in the Treatment of Acute Asthma - Medicine by the ...
Apr 1, 2016 - Studies show there were no patient-important benefits and no hospital admissions were prevented. Want to know more?
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0401/p552.html
Liberal vs. Conservative Oxygen Therapy in the Acutely Ill - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Jan 1, 2019 - This review compares liberal and conservative oxygen therapy in acutely ill adults and their effect on mortality (in-hospital, 30-day, and longest follow-up) and morbidity (disability at longest follow-up, risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia, any hospital-acquired infection, and length ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0101/od1.html
Metformin for Improving Maternal and Infant Outcomes in Pregnant Women Who Are Obese - ...
Mar 1, 2019 - This meta-analysis showed no clear benefit for metformin in reducing the risk of large for gestational age infants. Additionally, there was no difference in important secondary outcomes such as gestational diabetes, hypertensive disease in pregnancy, shoulder dystocia, advanced perineal...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0301/od1.html
Nebulized Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Jul 1, 2018 - Despite reported benefits associated with the use of hypertonic saline for bronchiolitis, we have chosen a yellow recommendation because the more recent trials and systematic reviews have shown either much smaller effect size or no benefit at all compared with the older trials. Learn more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p23.html
Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation - Medicine by the Numbers - American...
Jul 1, 2015 - Studies show that 1 in 15 patients successfully quit smoking and 1 in 94 patients experienced chest pain or palpitations. Want to know more?
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0701/od1.html
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive ...
Jun 1, 2020 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by hyperinflation of the lungs, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Learn more about the benefits and harms of using noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for exacerbation of COPD.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0601/od1.html
Ondansetron for Gastroenteritis in Children and Adolescents - Medicine by the Numbers -...
Apr 1, 2015 - Studies show vomiting stopped in 1 in 5 patients and diarrhea was a consistent adverse effect. Find out more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0401/od3.html
Oral NSAIDs for Perineal Pain in the Early Postpartum Period - Medicine by the Numbers ...
May 1, 2017 - Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were able to adequately relieve perineal pain for many postpartum women at four hours and longer.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/od1.html
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women - Medicine ...
Dec 1, 2019 - Urinary incontinence is common in adult women, leading to health complications such as rash and urinary tract infections. This review discusses pelvic floor muscle training for the treatment of urinary incontinence in women.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1201/od1.html
Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Acute Fibromyalgia Pain - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
May 1, 2018 - Pregabalin (Lyrica) provides good pain relief to some patients with acute fibromyalgia pain but does not work for most persons. Learn more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0501/od1.html
Prolonged Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After MI Reduces Major Adverse Cardiac Events - ...
Oct 1, 2017 - In patients who are stable one year post-MI, prolonged use of dual antiplatelet therapy may be an effective treatment to decrease major cardiac events and cardiovascular mortality.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/od1.html
Qvar for Treatment of Chronic Asthma - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2018 - Learn the results of a Cochrane review which studied the effectiveness of Qvar in two sets of patients with chronic asthma: those receiving oral corticosteroids and those not receiving them.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p538.html
Rivaroxaban vs. Warfarin for Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation ...
Oct 1, 2016 - Studies showed that 433 patients needed to be treated with rivaroxaban to prevent one stroke and 629 patients needed to be treated with rivaroxaban to prevent one thromboembolic event. Read more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1001/od1.html
Statins in Persons at Low Risk of Cardiovascular Disease - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Nov 1, 2017 - Despite the small reductions in nonfatal heart attacks and strokes, statins were not associated with a reduction in serious illness overall.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1101/od1.html
Stents for Stable Coronary Artery Disease - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family ...
Jan 1, 2018 - Most published trials fail to show a benefit from coronary stenting in patients with stable obstructive coronary artery disease. However, stent technology has evolved significantly in recent years, and it is possible that newer-generation drug-eluting stents may offer different results.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/od1.html
Tap Water vs. Sterile Saline for Wound Irrigation - Medicine by the Numbers - American ...
Aug 1, 2015 - Studies show that there was no significant difference and none were harmed by using tap water. Find out more.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0801/od1.html