James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

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A-fib and rate control: Don’t go too low

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: August 1, 2010

For patients with atrial fibrillation, more relaxed heart rate control is as effective as stricter control—with fewer adverse effects.

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Fracture pain relief for kids? Ibuprofen does it better

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: May 1, 2010

This OTC analgesic is as effective as acetaminophen with codeine and better tolerated, a new study of children with arm fractures shows.

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Start a statin prior to vascular surgery

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: February 1, 2010

Rather than increasing cardiac complications, as previously feared, the perioperative use of statins appears to lower the risk.

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Should patients with acute DVT limit activity?

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: January 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: PROBABLY NOT. Ambulation, combined with compression of the affected extremity, appears to be safe for medically stable patie...

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Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fracture? Think twice

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: December 1, 2009

Two new studies suggest that this widely used procedure should be used less often—and more cautiously.

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Bisphosphonate therapy: When not to monitor BMD

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: November 1, 2009

Monitoring bone density within the first 3 years of therapy does not provide useful information—and it is costly besides.

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Hypertension with metabolic syndrome: Think thiazides are old hat? ALLHAT says think again

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: May 1, 2008

Outcomes support chlorthalidone despite its metabolic profile.

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Drugs help pass more ureteral stones

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: April 1, 2008

Evidence supports use of tamsulosin, nifedipine.

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Give vitamin C to avert lingering pain after fracture

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: February 1, 2008

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What are effective therapies for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea?

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: February 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Oral metronidazole and oral vancomycin are equally effective treatments for Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD)...

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Treatment of high LDL saves lives of those with diabetes or cardiovascular disease

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: February 1, 2004

BACKGROUND: It is recommended that patients with diabetes mellitus but without symptomatic cardiovascular disease should receive lipid-lowering the...

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Taper proton pump inhibitor to once daily for GERD

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: January 1, 2004

BACKGROUND: PPIs provide very effective, but expensive, therapy for GERD. Many people start on more than once-daily dosing.

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Nebulized epinephrine does not help bronchiolitis

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: November 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection of the lower respiratory tract, accounting for hospitalization of approximately 1% of healthy...

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Does finasteride prevent prostate cancer?

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: November 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Androgens play an important role in the development of prostate cancer.

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Low-dose doxycycline moderately effective for acne

Author:: James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH

Publish date: August 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Doxycycline, when used in doses that are below its antimicrobial threshold, is effective in treating adult chronic periodontitis.