William J. Kerns, MD

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Which medications benefit patients with diastolic heart failure?

Author:: William J. Kerns, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Aangiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), propranolol, statins, furosemide, and some angiotensin receptor blockers ...

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Does case management improve diabetes outcomes?

Author:: William J. Kerns, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2008

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from case management, as evidenced by decreased glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). The ...

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Does psychiatric treatment help patients with intractable chronic pain?

Author:: William J. Kerns, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Tricyclic antidepressants and intensive multi-disciplinary programs are moderately effective for reducing chronic back pain;...

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How should we follow athletes after a concussion?

Author:: William J. Kerns, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2005

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Athletes sustaining a concussion should be held from contact activities a minimum of 7 days; they must be asymptomatic and t...

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When should patients with stroke receive thrombolytics?

Author:: William J. Kerns, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2004

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Thrombolytic therapy should be limited to patients with acute ischemic stroke who meet strict inclusion and exclusion criter...

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Do antiarrhythmics prevent sudden death in patients with heart failure?

Author:: William J. Kerns, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2003

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Beta-blockers (class II antiarrhythmics) reduce sudden death and total mortality in patients with heart failure (strength of...