Linda F. Turner, MSLS

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Are antibiotics effective in preventing pneumonia for nursing home patients?

Author:: Linda F. Turner, MSLS

Publish date: December 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Antibiotics should not be used for prophylaxis of pneumonia in nursing homes. We found no studies testing the effectiveness ...

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Can transvaginal ultrasound detect endometrial disease among asymptomatic postmenopausal patients?

Author:: Linda F. Turner, MSLS

Publish date: December 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Transvaginal ultrasound should not replace endometrial biopsy for detection of endometrial disease among asymptomatic postme...

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Is the ThinPrep better than conventional Pap smear at detecting cervical cancer?

Author:: Linda F. Turner, MSLS

Publish date: April 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Conclusions regarding the ThinPrep are difficult to make due to the complexity of cervical cancer screening and the lack of ...