Barbara Jamieson, MLS

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What is the best way to diagnose a suspected rotator cuff tear?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: July 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The evaluation of a suspected rotator cuff tear should start with a history and a clinical exam of the shoulder (strength of...

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What is appropriate management of iron deficiency for young children?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: July 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Infants and toddlers with suspected iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) should begin treatment with oral ferrous sulfate (3 mg/kg/d...

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What best prevents exercise-induced bronchoconstriction for a child with asthma?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: July 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Inhaled short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) are most effective in preventing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, followed b...

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How accurate is the use of ECGs in the diagnosis of myocardial infarct?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: June 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a fairly accurate test in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). However, given more se...

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What is the appropriate use of sunscreen for infants and children?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: May 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The risk and benefits of sunscreen use for children under the age of 6 months are unknown. To avoid sunburn, infants should ...

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What is the best way to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: April 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed for women of childbearing age presenting with 2 of the following: 1) oligo- ...

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What is the best test to detect herpes in skin lesions?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: April 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques appear to be more sensitive and specific in detecting herpes simplex virus (HSV) ...

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What is the evaluation and treatment strategy for Raynaud’s phenomenon?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: June 1, 2005

EVIDENCE- BASED ANSWER: Raynaud’s phenomenon is diagnosed by history, which also plays a key role in distinguishing primary from secondary Raynaud’...

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Should a nylon brush be used for Pap smears from pregnant women?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: May 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Use of a nylon brush (Cytobrush and others) with spatula to obtain Papanicolaou (Pap) smears from pregnant women is more lik...

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First- or second-generation antihistamines: which are more effective at controlling pruritus?

Author:: Barbara Jamieson, MLS

Publish date: September 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For urticarial itch, first- and second-generation antihistamines have similar clinical benefit and are superior to placebo (...