John Coffey, MLS

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Are overweight children more likely to be overweight adults?

Author:: John Coffey, MLS

Publish date: August 1, 2009

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Overweight at any age in childhood increases the risk for overweight in adulthood. The relative risk (RR) ranges from 1...

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For fibromyalgia, which treatments are the most effective?

Author:: John Coffey, MLS

Publish date: December 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no single most effective modality for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome, and no objective comparison of the re...

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Should we screen women for hypothyroidism?

Author:: John Coffey, MLS

Publish date: August 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Though evidence is insufficient to recommend screening all women for hypothyroidism, women aged >50 years are at increase...