Thomas Gavagan, MD, MPH

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Do hormonal contraceptives lead to weight gain?

Author:: Thomas Gavagan, MD, MPH

Publish date: June 1, 2015

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PT or cervical collar for cervical radiculopathy?

Author:: Thomas Gavagan, MD, MPH

Publish date: May 1, 2010

Active treatment (physical therapy + home-based exercise) and passive treatment (cervical collar + rest) are equally effective at relieving acute n...

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Initiating antidepressant therapy? Try these 2 drugs first

Author:: Thomas Gavagan, MD, MPH

Publish date: July 1, 2009

For most patients, sertraline and escitalopram are more effective and better tolerated than other antidepressants.

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This antiemetic may help kids skip that trip to the hospital

Author:: Thomas Gavagan, MD, MPH

Publish date: February 1, 2009

For children with gastroenteritis, a single dose of ondansetron can reduce the vomiting—without IV fluids or serious side effects.

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Presentation of Recent Torture Survivors to a Family Practice Center

Author:: Thomas Gavagan, MD, MPH

Publish date: February 1, 1997