Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

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Easing the discomfort of a speculum exam

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: September 1, 2012

Applying a small amount of gel to the blades of a speculum before insertion won’t alter test results—but will reduce the patient’s discomfort.

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The shrinking case for saw palmetto

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: July 1, 2012

Findings of this study should make physicians and patients alike reconsider the popularity of this herbal remedy for BPH symptoms.

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Should breastfeeding babies be given pacifiers?

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: May 1, 2012

Tell breastfeeding moms who ask that question that pacifier use will not interfere.

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Statins for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver?

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: September 1, 2011

Although physicians often avoid prescribing statins for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver, their use has been found to reduce cardiovascular m...

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Consider this option for heavy menstrual bleeding

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: July 1, 2011

Women who fail to respond to—or are unable to tolerate—other treatments for heavy menstrual blood loss now have another choice.

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Treating UTIs in reproductive-age women—Proceed with caution

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: April 1, 2010

A new study suggesting that nitrofurantoin and sulfonamides are teratogenic highlights the need for a risk-benefit analysis when your patient is a ...

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Help patients prevent repeat ankle injury

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: January 1, 2010

Tell patients that a simple home-based exercise regimen can help them avoid recurrent ankle sprains.

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What to do when warfarin therapy goes too far

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: July 1, 2009

Warfarin is certainly a lifesaver—but it can also lead to potentially fatal hypocoagulability. Here we recommend best reversal options based...

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Let them eat nuts—this snack is safe for diverticulosis patients

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: February 1, 2009

Nuts have many health benefits, and we now know there’s no reason for patients at risk of diverticulitis to avoid them.

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Acute gout: Oral steroids work as well as NSAIDs

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: October 1, 2008

Prednisone is a safe and effective alternative when NSAIDs are contraindicated.

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Use anesthetic drops to relieve acute otitis media pain

Author:: Shailendra Prasad, MBBS, MPH

Publish date: June 1, 2008

Topical anesthetics rapidly ease ear pain in distressed children.