John P. Langlois, MD

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Should you evaluate for CAD in seniors with premature ventricular contractions?

Author:: John P. Langlois, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2008

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Current guidelines suggest evaluating patients with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and associated risk facto...

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Are antibiotics effective in preventing pneumonia for nursing home patients?

Author:: John P. Langlois, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Antibiotics should not be used for prophylaxis of pneumonia in nursing homes. We found no studies testing the effectiveness ...

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Can transvaginal ultrasound detect endometrial disease among asymptomatic postmenopausal patients?

Author:: John P. Langlois, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Transvaginal ultrasound should not replace endometrial biopsy for detection of endometrial disease among asymptomatic postme...

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How useful is ultrasound to evaluate patients with postmenopausal bleeding?

Author:: John P. Langlois, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Using a threshold of ≤5 mm, transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) can be used to identify those patients with postmenopausal bleedi...