Janine Tillett, MSLS, AHIP

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Which prophylactic therapies best prevent gout attacks?

Author:: Janine Tillett, MSLS, AHIP

Publish date: April 1, 2014

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Allopurinol and febuxostat reduce the frequency of gout attacks equally after 8 weeks of treatment (strength of recommendati...

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Does ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduce mortality?

Author:: Janine Tillett, MSLS, AHIP

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 ...