Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: April 4, 2019
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is significantly associated with ...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: April 4, 2019
A randomized controlled trial says “Yes,” but current guidelines say “No.”
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: January 28, 2019
It’s time to review our dosing with ketorolac for acute pain management.
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: October 15, 2018
The efficacy of chondroitin and glucosamine for knee osteoarthritis has been questioned for years. Now, the first pharmaceutically sponsored trial ...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: August 29, 2018
Prior studies provided conflicting results regarding the efficacy of these medications. This study offers evidence for discontinuing them.
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: June 13, 2018
Can cell-free DNA testing reduce unnecessary use of anti-D immunoglobulin in RhD-negative women and still prevent harm to their RhD-positive infant...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: June 1, 2018
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes for exacerbations, no for hospitalizations. Prophylactic azithromycin reduces the number of exacerbations by about 25%....
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: May 1, 2018
Can cell-free DNA testing reduce unnecessary use of anti-D immunoglobulin in RhD-negative women and still prevent harm to their RhD-positive infant...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: March 1, 2018
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No. Exercise doesn’t decrease the frequency or severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms (VMS) in perimenopausal and postmen...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: February 12, 2018
Recently, there has been debate about the effectiveness of tamsulosin for ureteral stone passage. The results of a new meta-analysis offer clarity ...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: February 1, 2018
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at least as effective as other oral analgesics (opioids, acetaminophen) in...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: January 2, 2018
Yes, but only for some. Find out which of your patients can benefit.
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: January 2, 2018
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Inconsistent evidence shows a small amount of pain relief early (one week to 3 months) with corticosteroid (CS) injections a...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: September 4, 2017
For patients with atrial fibrillation, thromboembolism is a serious concern. But is warfarin or direct oral anticoagulation the better choice for p...
Article
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
Publish date: August 1, 2017
A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of 3 direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. So which agents came ...
