Todd McDiarmid, MD

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Can recombinant growth hormone effectively treat idiopathic short stature?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2008

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, treatment can increase a child’s final height. Injections of recombinant human growth hormone (rGH) at least 3 ti...

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Does bed rest for preeclampsia improve neonatal outcomes?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No. strict bed rest in the hospital for pregnant women with preeclampsia does not appear to lower rates of perinatal mortali...

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What is the most effective management of acute fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For acute Jones’ fractures in recreationally active patients, early intramedullary screw fixation results in lower failure r...

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What is the addiction risk associated with tramadol?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Tramadol (Ultram, generic and with acetaminophen in Ultracet) carries a risk of substance abuse (strength of recommendation ...

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Is an outpatient workup safe for patients with a transient ischemic attack?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no compelling evidence that outpatient diagnostic workup of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) is less s...

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Do systemic corticosteroids lessen symptoms in acute exacerbations of COPD?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2003

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Systemic corticosteroids improve measures of dyspnea in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary d...

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What medication best prevents migraine in children?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2003

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Propranolol, valproic acid, and amitriptyline are effective prophylaxis for migraine in children to varying degrees, are wid...

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Do glucosamine or chondroitin cause regeneration of cartilage in osteoarthritis?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2003

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No direct evidence suggests glucosamine or chrondroitin cause regeneration of cartilage in osteoarthritis. Use of glucosamin...

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Do antioxidants (vitamins C, E) improve outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2002

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Antioxidant supplements of vitamins E and C do not reduce cardiovascular death in people with coronary artery disease. Vitam...

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Are any oral iron formulations better tolerated than ferrous sulfate?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2002

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Ferrous salt preparations (ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous fumarate) are equally tolerable. (Grade of recomm...

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How effective is doxazosin compared with chlorthalidone in the treatment of hypertension?

Author:: Todd McDiarmid, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2000

The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators for the ALLHAT Collaborative Research Group. Major cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients randomized t...