Justin Bailey, MD

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Ferning in amniotic fluid: Is it a useful indicator of ruptured membranes?

Author:: Justin Bailey, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. The presence of arborized crystals (ferning) in amniotic fluid is both sensitive (74%-100%) and specific (77%-100%) for...

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What is the most effective way to treat recurrent canker sores?

Author:: Justin Bailey, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: AMLEXANOX appears to be most effective overall. Amlexanox 5% paste reduces ulcer size, pain duration, and healing time (stre...

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Which treatments provide the most relief for pharyngitis pain?

Author:: Justin Bailey, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, antibiotics, and oral and intramuscular steroids are effective...

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Does lowering a fever >101°F in children improve clinical outcomes?

Author:: Justin Bailey, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT DEPENDS ON WHICH OUTCOMES YOU LOOK AT. Treating fever significantly increases comfort, activity, feeding, and fluid intak...

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How should you manage children born to hepatitis C-positive women?

Author:: Justin Bailey, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: FOR STARTERS, don’t be overly concerned with the mode of delivery; it doesn’t influence the rate of transmission...