ArticleWhat is the most effective treatment for scabies?Author:Christopher P. Paulson, MD, FAAFPPublish date: August 1, 2017Topical permethrin is the most effective treatment for classic scabies, but oral ivermectin may reduce . . .Read More
ArticleWhat’s the most effective treatment for giardiasis?Author:Christopher P. Paulson, MD, FAAFPPublish date: April 1, 2008EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A single 2-g dose of tinidazole is the best treatment (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on meta-analysis). Other d...Read More
ArticleHistory, exam, and labs: Is one enough to diagnose acute adult appendicitis?Author:Christopher P. Paulson, MD, FAAFPPublish date: June 1, 2007EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No, none of the 3—history, exam, or labs— is sufficiently accurate to diagnose acute appendicitis (strength of recommendatio...Read More
