Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

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Is low-dose naltrexone effective in chronic pain management?

Author:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: September 12, 2023

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Low-dose naltrexone is as effective as amitriptyline in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy and has a superior...

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Does hormone replacement therapy prevent cognitive decline in postmenopausal women?

Author:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: May 15, 2023

EVIDENCE-BASED REVIEW: NO. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not prevent cognitive decline in postmenopausal women—and in fact, it may slightl...

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Do behavioral interventions improve nighttime sleep in children < 1 year old?

Author:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: July 12, 2022

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Infants respond to behavioral interventions, although objective data are limited. Behavioral interventions include esta...

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Are antipsychotics effective adjunctive Tx for patients with moderate-to-severe depression?

Author:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: July 12, 2022

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Augmentation with second- generation antipsychotics, especially aripiprazole and quetiapine, appears to be effective in...

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How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension?

Author:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: June 10, 2019

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Very effective. Spironolactone reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 11 to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) by...

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What are the risks of long-term PPI use for GERD symptoms in patients > 65 years?

Author:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: April 4, 2019

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:: Kristen DeSanto, MSLS, MS, RD

Publish date: February 1, 2018

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at least as effective as other oral analgesics (opioids, acetaminophen) in...