ArticleWhat are the benefits/risks of giving betamethasone to women at risk of late preterm labor?Author:Christopher Hooper-Lane, MAPublish date: July 2, 2018EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Giving betamethasone to women at risk for delivery between 34 weeks 0 days and 36 weeks 6 days can lower by almost 40% the i...Read More
ArticleWhat is the optimal frequency for dental checkups for children and adults?Author:Christopher Hooper-Lane, MAPublish date: November 1, 2017EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It is unclear, but studies suggest that it should be based largely on individual risk. The American Academy of Pediatric Den...Read More
ArticleAre oral emergency contraceptives a safe & effective form of long-term birth control?Author:Christopher Hooper-Lane, MAPublish date: October 2, 2017EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, but not as effective as some other methods. Annual pregnancy rates in women using pericoital levonorgestrel 150 mcg to ...Read More
ArticleHow effective are opioids for chronic low back pain?Author:Christopher Hooper-Lane, MAPublish date: September 1, 2015EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Short-term (<4 months) treatment with opioids provides modest relief of chronic low back pain, but only minimal improveme...Read More
