Susan E. Meadows, MLS

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How much does smoking cessation cut CHD risk?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

Publish date: October 1, 2008

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Significantly. Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) who refrain from smoking over a 2-year follow-up period decrease t...

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What is the best approach to goiter for euthyroid patients?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

Publish date: June 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A detailed history and exam, confirmation of euthyroid status, and imaging when appropriate is the best approach to euthyroi...

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What is the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis (rhus)?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

Publish date: February 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Scant evidence exists for the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis due to plants (rhus). Review articles ...

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Who should have colposcopy?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

Publish date: January 1, 2003

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Colposcopy is the preferred test in the work-up of patients with abnormal cervical cytology.

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In patients with a previous CVA, do antioxidants protect against subsequent stroke?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

Publish date: November 1, 2002

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Most recent randomized controlled clinical trials have not found a benefit in antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, and/or bet...

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What is the target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with heart disease?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

Publish date: October 1, 2002

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Large published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that pravastatin and simvastatin are well-tolerated and reduce majo...

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What are the most effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity?

Author:: Susan E. Meadows, MLS

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...