Ellen Howard, MLS

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Which clinical features and lab findings increase the likelihood of temporal arteritis?

Author:: Ellen Howard, MLS

Publish date: February 1, 2008

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Jaw claudication, diplopia, or a temporal artery abnormality on physical exam increase the likelihood of temporal arteritis....

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Are major bleeding events from falls more likely in patients on warfarin?

Author:: Ellen Howard, MLS

Publish date: February 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no evidence of increased risk for major bleeding as a result of falls in hospitalized patients taking warfarin (str...

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When is neuroimaging warranted for headache?

Author:: Ellen Howard, MLS

Publish date: November 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Neuroimaging is warranted to evaluate headaches when patients present to an emergency department with signs or symptoms of a...

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Are liver function tests required for patients taking isoniazid for latent TB?

Author:: Ellen Howard, MLS

Publish date: January 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Routine liver function test monitoring is not required for all patients on isoniazid therapy for latent tuberculosis (TB) in...