Peter C. Smith, MD

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Which smoking cessation interventions work best?

Author:: Peter C. Smith, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NRT), bupropion, nortriptyline, clonidine, and varenicline are all effective, although insuffi...

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When should we treat isolated high triglycerides?

Author:: Peter C. Smith, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No evidence exists that treating isolated high triglyceride levels in the absence of other risk factors prevents coronary ev...

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Primary care family physicians and 2 hospitalist models: Comparison of outcomes, processes, and costs

Author:: Peter C. Smith, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2002

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What are the most effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity?

Author:: Peter C. Smith, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2002

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Efforts to increase physical activity or decrease sedentary activities have shown some short-term benefit, and adding dietar...

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When should we stop mammography screening for breast cancer in elderly women?

Author:: Peter C. Smith, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2001

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening mammography beyond the age of 69 years. The bes...

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Is surgery effective for reducing symptoms in adults with obstructive sleep apnea?

Author:: Peter C. Smith, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2001

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Current evidence is insufficient to recommend surgery for symptom relief for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. More con...