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Do statins increase the risk of developing diabetes?

Author:
Kristin Parker, DO
Karen Dohr, PharmD
Jon O. Neher, MD
Gary Kelsberg, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Statin therapy produces a small increase in the incidence of diabetes: one additional case per 255 patients taking...

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Does frenotomy help infants with tongue-tie overcome breastfeeding difficulties?

Author:
Jeanne Cawse-Lucas, MD
Shannon Waterman, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Probably not. No evidence exists for improved latching after frenotomy, and evidence concerning improvements in maternal...

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What are the benefits and risks of inhaled corticosteroids for COPD?

Author:
Tanya Hamilton, MD
John B. Miller, MD
E. Chris Vincent, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), either alone or with a long-acting β agonist (LABA), reduce the frequency of exacerbations...

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How do hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone compare for treating hypertension?

Author:
Leanne Kildare, MD
Ty Jones, MD
Jon O. Neher, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Both medications reduce theincidence of cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension, but chlorthalidone may confer...

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Do dietary choices alone alter the risk of developing metabolic syndrome?

Author:
Joel Carey, MD
Jon Neher, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES, but not in the short term. In studies of patient populations controlled for differences in dietary content alone,...

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Which oral antifungal works best for toenail onychomycosis?

Author:
Brad Volk, MD
Alvin Tiu, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: TERBINAFINE, 250 mg daily for 12 to 16 weeks, produces higher clinical cure rates than either pulsed-dose itraconazole or...

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Do venlafaxine and gabapentin control hot flashes in women with a history of breast cancer?

Author:
Angela Sarkissian, MD
Jon O. Neher, MD
Ravipal Singh, PharmD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Venlafaxine reduces hot flashes more than placebo in women with a history of breast cancer; adverse effects include...

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What treatments relieve painful heel cracks?

Author:
Gabrielle O’Sullivan, MD
Charissa Fotinos, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Emollient cream may alleviate pain and dryness and improve the appearance of heel cracks (strength of recommendation [SOR...

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Multivitamins for healthy children: What are the true benefits?

Author:
Heather Schouweiler, MD
Jon O. Neher, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE BENEFITS APPEAR TO BE LIMITED. It’s doubtful that multivitamin with mineral (MVM) supplementation improves IQ in...

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Do inhaled steroids reduce bone mineral density and increase fracture risk?

Author:
Chris Wheelock, MD
Justin Glass, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO, except perhaps at high doses. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) at low to medium doses (<1500 mcg beclomethasone...

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Intranasal steroids vs antihistamines: Which is better for seasonal allergies and conjunctivitis?

Author:
Suzanna Parle-Pechera, MD
Laurel Powers, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: INTRANASAL STEROIDS PROVIDE BETTER RELIEF for adult sufferers, according to nonstandardized, nonclinically validated scales...

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Postcholecystectomy diarrhea: What relieves it?

Author:
Tabitha Danley, DO
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A TRIAL OF A BILE ACID BINDER such as cholestyramine or colestipol may benefit patients with postcholecystectomy diarrhea (...

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What’s the best way to relieve mastitis in breastfeeding mothers?

Author:
Aurelie Cabou, MD
Sarah Babineau, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: FREQUENT BREAST EMPTYING helps both infectious and noninfectious mastitis (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, 1...

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What is the prognosis for patients with chronic urticaria?

Author:
Jennifer Engstrom, MD
Jon O. Neher, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: THE PROGNOSIS FOR CHRONIC URTICARIA IN PRIMARY CARE IS UNKNOWN; studies in dermatology clinics in multiple countries report...

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Is cinnamon safe and effective for treating lipid disorders?

Author:
Daniel Letinsky, MD
Gary Kelsberg, MD
Leilani St. Anna, MLIS, AHIP

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT’S PROBABLY SAFE, BUT ITS EFFECTIVENESS IS UNCERTAIN. Insufficient evidence exists to determine whether cinnamon improves...

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