James D. Whitworth, PhD

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Does ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduce mortality?

Author:: James D. Whitworth, PhD

Publish date: January 1, 2012

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES, screening reduces mortality in men, although it’s unclear whether it has the same effect in women. Screening for ...

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How can we minimize recurrent ankle sprains?

Author:: James D. Whitworth, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: USING EXTERNAL ANKLE SUPPORTS during physical activity significantly reduces the likelihood of primary and secondary sprains...

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What are the most practical primary care screens for post-traumatic stress disorder?

Author:: James D. Whitworth, PhD

Publish date: February 1, 2009

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The 4-item Primary Care Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder screen (PC-PTSD) is a simple and effective tool to identify symptoms ...

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Which nondrug alternatives can help with insomnia?

Author:: James D. Whitworth, PhD

Publish date: October 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions—particularly stimulus control and sleep hygiene—are well-validated, effecti...