Michael K. Park, MD

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Does DTC advertising affect physician prescribing habits?

Author:: Michael K. Park, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES, BUT THE EFFECT VARIES BY CONDITION. Direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) is associated with both higher fidelity to mi...

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Is aspirin effective for primary prevention of colon cancer?

Author:: Michael K. Park, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2010

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT’S UNCLEAR, DUE TO CONFLICTING EVIDENCE. Aspirin probably shouldn’t be used for routine prevention because of ...

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Should you use antibiotics to treat acute otitis media in children?

Author:: Michael K. Park, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2009

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IN MOST CASES, NO. Antibiotics are not necessary to treat uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM) in an otherwise healthy chi...

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How can I improve patient adherence to prescribed medication?

Author:: Michael K. Park, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2001

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Two randomized clinical trials have shown that simplified dosing schedules have improved patient adherence to medication as ...