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How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension?
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
- Brigitte Utter, MD
- Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Very effective. Spironolactone reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 11 to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)...
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What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?
- Author:
- Jessica Devitt, MD
- Corey Lyon, DO
- Sarah Beth Swanson, MD
- Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is significantly associated with...
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How do oral NSAIDs compare to other oral analgesics right after an acute musculoskeletal injury?
- Author:
- Corey Lyon, DO
- Susan Piggott, MD, MPH
- Shannon Langner, MD
- Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at least as effective as other oral analgesics (opioids, acetaminophen)...