Jon O. Neher, MD

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Do statins increase the risk of developing diabetes?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2015

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Statin therapy produces a small increase in the incidence of diabetes: one additional case per 255 patients taking stat...

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What therapies alleviate symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2015

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women not actively seeking to become pregnant is symptom-specific. Lifestyl...

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How do hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone compare for treating hypertension?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2014

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Both medications reduce theincidence of cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension, but chlorthalidone may confer a...

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Do venlafaxine and gabapentin control hot flashes in women with a history of breast cancer?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2012

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Venlafaxine reduces hot flashes more than placebo in women with a history of breast cancer; adverse effects include dry...

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Multivitamins for healthy children: What are the true benefits?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2012

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE BENEFITS APPEAR TO BE LIMITED. It’s doubtful that multivitamin with mineral (MVM) supplementation improves IQ in h...

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How does smoking in the home affect children with asthma?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2012

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA who are exposed to smoking in the home are likely to have more severe asthma symptoms, more asthma-rela...

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Medication vs radioablation for Graves’ disease: How do they compare?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2012

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE BENEFITS ARE SIMILAR; the risks vary. Treating Graves’ disease initially with medication or radioablation (or surgery) p...

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What drugs are effective for periodic limb movement disorder?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2012

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: CLONAZEPAM improves subjective sleep quality and polysomnogram (PSG) measures of leg movements more than placebo (strength o...

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When is the best time to clamp the umbilical cord after routine vaginal delivery?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: SOMETIME BETWEEN 30 SECONDS AND 2 MINUTES after delivery appears to be the best interval. In term infants, delayed clamping ...

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How effective—and safe—are systemic steroids for acute low back pain?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: SHORT COURSES OF SYSTEMIC STEROIDS ARE LIKELY SAFE, but they are ineffective. A single dose of intramuscular (IM) or intrave...

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What is the prognosis for patients with chronic urticaria?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE PROGNOSIS FOR CHRONIC URTICARIA IN PRIMARY CARE IS UNKNOWN; studies in dermatology clinics in multiple countries report ...

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Do intra-articular steroid injections affect glycemic control in patients with diabetes?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES, BUT THE CLINICAL IMPORTANCE IS MINIMAL. A single intra-articular steroid injection into the knee produces acute hypergl...

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What’s the best approach to diagnosing food allergies in infants?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A WELL-DESIGNED ORAL FOOD CHALLENGE (OFC) is the most reliable diagnostic test for infants whose clinical history and physic...

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Do hyaluronic acid injections relieve OA knee pain?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2009

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, hyaluronic acid (HA) injections relieve pain more than placebo. The effect is small but similar to results from oral no...

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Does reducing smoking in the home protect children from the effects of second-hand smoke?

Author:: Jon O. Neher, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2009

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, taking this step helps asthmatic children, and may even help nonasthmatic children. In families of asthmatic children, ...