Laura Leach, MLIS

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In menopausal women, does fatigue indicate disease?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: October 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Though fatigue is a commonly reported symptom, high-quality studies evaluating it as a marker for diseases among menopausal ...

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What illnesses contraindicate immunization?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: July 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The Advisory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reports that the only contraindication for all vaccines is a history o...

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What is the best treatment for analgesic rebound headaches?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: March 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Abrupt discontinuation of the offending analgesic(s), and treating rebound headaches with dihydroergotamine (DHE) as needed,...

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Is methylphenidate useful for treating adolescents with ADHD?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: August 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is effective in the short-term treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (stren...

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Should the varicella vaccine be given to all children to prevent chickenpox?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: June 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Healthy, unimmunized children who have not had varicella infection should be vaccinated (strength of recommendation: A, base...

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Which blood tests are most helpful in evaluating pelvic inflammatory disease?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: April 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No individual or combination of blood tests can reliably diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (strength of recommendat...

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Does stimulant therapy help adult ADHD?

Author:: Laura Leach, MLIS

Publish date: November 1, 2003

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Central nervous system stimulants improve symptoms of attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults (strength of...