Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

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What is appropriate management of iron deficiency for young children?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: July 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Infants and toddlers with suspected iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) should begin treatment with oral ferrous sulfate (3 mg/kg/d...

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What is the appropriate use of sunscreen for infants and children?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: May 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The risk and benefits of sunscreen use for children under the age of 6 months are unknown. To avoid sunburn, infants should ...

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What is the best way to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: April 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is diagnosed for women of childbearing age presenting with 2 of the following: 1) oligo- ...

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What is the interval for monitoring warfarin therapy once therapeutic levels are achieved?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: February 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The international normalized ratio (INR) should be measured monthly once therapeutic levels are achieved and are stable for ...

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Carvedilol superior to metoprolol for preventing death from CHF

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: November 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Strong evidence supports the addition of a beta-blocker for reducing mortality and hospitalization rates in patients with heart failure...

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Should patients with coronary disease and high homocysteine take folic acid?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: January 1, 2003

BACKGROUND: Should patients with coronary artery disease and high homocysteine levels take folic acid? Plasma homocysteine levels predict outcome a...

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Cancer recurrence and mortality in women using hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer: Meta-analysis

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: December 1, 2002

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What is the diagnostic yield of a standardized sequential clinical evaluation of patients presenting to an emergency department with syncope?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: December 1, 2001

Sarasin FP, Louis-Simonet M, Carballo D, et al. Prospective evaluation of patients with syncope: a population-based study. Am J Med 2001; 111:177-8...

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Are topical antibiotics effective in treating bacterial conjunctivitis?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: September 1, 2001

Sheikh A, Hurwitz B. Topical antibiotics for acute bacterial conjunctivitis: a systematic review. Br J Gen Pract 2001; 51:473-77.

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Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease and Nonulcer Dyspepsia

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: July 1, 2001

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What is the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among women taking third-generation oral contraceptives (OCs) in comparison with those taking contraceptives containing levonorgestrel?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: February 1, 2001

Jick H, Kaye JA, Vasilakis-Scaramozza C, Jick SS. Risk of venous thromboembolism among users of third generation oral contraceptives compared with ...

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Are antidepressants effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia, and is this effect independent of depression?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: January 1, 2001

O’Malley PG, Balden E, Tomkins G, Santoro J, Kroenke K, Jackson JL. Treatment of fibromyalgia with antidepressants: a meta-analysis. J Gen In...

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Which pharmacologic therapies are effective in preventing acute mountain sickness?

Author:: Linda N. Meurer, MD, MPH

Publish date: November 1, 2000

Dumont L, Mardirosoff C, Tramer MR. Efficacy and harm of pharmacological prevention of acute mountain sickness: quantitative systematic review. BMJ...