Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

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How should you treat Candida vaginitis in patients on antibiotics?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: August 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Oral and intravaginal antifungals for the treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) have similar effectivene...

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Screening for prostate cancer: Who and how often?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: July 1, 2005

Better use could be made of the PSA assay, and less frequent testing may not jeopardize patients’ outcomes.

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Influenza vaccine does not prevent acute otitis media in young children

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: January 1, 2004

BACKGROUND: Influenza vaccines have been shown to prevent acute otitis media in children aged <2 years; reductions of 30% to 44% have been repor...

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Antioxidant vitamins do not prevent cardiovascular disease

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: October 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Oxidized low-density lipoprotein is thought to play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis.

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Topical ophthalmic NSAIDs reduce pain faster than placebo

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: June 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Corneal abrasions are common in primary care and emergency practices, and the pain can be quite disabling. Standard acute treatment inc...

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Are ionized wrist bracelets better than placebo for musculoskeletal pain?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: March 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Currently, there are advertisements claiming that this ionized bracelet relieves musculoskeletal pain.

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Factors associated with weaning in the first 3 months postpartum

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: May 1, 2002

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What is the most effective regimen for eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients who have failed a first eradication attempt?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: January 1, 2002

Hojo M, Miwa H, Nagahara A, Sato N. Pooled analysis on the efficacy of the second-line treatment regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection. Scand ...

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What is the best approach to prevention and treatment of osteoporosis?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: December 1, 2001

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated decreased vertebral and nonvertebral fracture rates in postmenopausal ...

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Is a 2-day course of oral dexamethasone more effective than 5 days of oral prednisone in improving symptoms and preventing relapse in children with acute asthma?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: November 1, 2001

Qureshi F, Zaritsky A, Poirier MP. Comparative efficacy of oral dexamethasone versus oral prednisone in acute pediatric asthma. J Pediatr 2001; 139...

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Does a hip protector reduce the risk of hip fracture in frail elderly patients?

Author:: Kendra Schwartz, MD, MSPH

Publish date: March 1, 2001

Kannus P, Parkkari J, Niemi S, et al. Prevention of hip fracture in elderly people with use of a hip protector. N Engl J Med 2000; 343:1506-13.