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Patients with acute MI should be transferred for angioplasty
- Author:
- Anne Fitzsimmons, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
BACKGROUND: Several studies have demonstrated the superiority of emergent angioplasty over thrombolysis for acute MI, but these studies took place...
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Thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke: risks vs benefits
- Author:
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
BACKGROUND: The research on the use of rtPA for victims of acute ischemic stroke has shown a mixed effect. Initially optimistic results...
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Ultrasonography helpful in diagnosing developmental hip dysplasia
- Author:
- Jennifer Bowe, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
BACKGROUND: Developmental dysplasia of the hips is a condition that can impair normal growth and development of the hip, leading to abnormalities...
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What is a reasonable interval for retinopathy screening in patients with diabetes?
- Author:
- Seth Miller, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of blindness among adults in the US. The onset of diabetic retinopathy is often asymptomatic,...
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Do the risks of estrogen plus progestin outweigh the benefits in healthy post-menopausal women?
- Author:
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy post-menopausal women: principal results from the Women’s Health Initiative randomized...
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When should patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis be evaluated for valve replacement?
- Author:
- Michelle Colen, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
- Susan Meadows, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: For patients whose echocardiograms show advanced calcification of the aortic valves, a jet velocity of > 4.0 m/s, or a...
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Cost effectiveness of aspirin vs clopidogrel for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
- Author:
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Gaspoz JM, Coxson PG, Goldman PA, et al. Cost effectiveness of aspirin, clopidogrel, or both for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. N...
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How accurate is the Canadian C-spine rule for the detection of clinically significant cervical spine injuries?
- Author:
- Michael T. Kinkade, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Stiell IG, Wells GA, Vandemheen KL, et al. The Canadian C-Spine Rule for radiography in alert and stable trauma patients. JAMA 2001; 286:1841-48...
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Do third-generation oral contraceptives (OCs) increase the risk of venous thrombosis?
- Author:
- Aaron V. Sapp, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Kemmeren JM, Algra A, Grobbee DE. Third generation oral contraceptives and risk of venous thrombosis: meta-analysis. BMJ 2001; 323:1-9.
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What is the best test to diagnose urinary tract stones?
- Author:
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Over the past 3 years, helical (or spiral) computerized tomography (CT) has proved the best method of testing for urinary...
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Is St. John’s wort an effective treatment for major depression?
- Author:
- Paul Tatum, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Shelton RC, Keller MB, Gelenberg A, et al. Effectiveness of St. John’s wort in major depression: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2001; 285:...
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Can a clinical decision aid be useful in determining when to discontinue in-hospital cardiac resuscitation?
- Author:
- Samantha Sattler, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Van Walraven C, Forster AJ, Parish DC, et al. Validation of a clinical decision aid to discontinue in-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitations. JAMA...
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Does mammography add any benefit to a thorough clinical breast examination (CBE)?
- Author:
- Kevin Y. Kane, MD
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Miller AB, To T, Baines CJ, Wall C. Canadian National Breast Screening Study-2: 13-year results of a randomized trial in women 50-59 years. J Natl...
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Is oral zolmitriptan efficacious in the acute treatment of cluster headache?
- Author:
- Janet R. Encarnacion, MD
- Mark R. Ellis, MD, MSPH
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
Bahra A, Gawel MJ, Hardebo J-E, Millson D, Breen SA, Goadsby PJ. Oral zolmitriptan is effective in the acute treatment of cluster headache. Neurol...
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Screening for Intracranial Aneurysms in High-Risk Relatives
- Author:
- Erik J. Lindbloom, MD, MSPH
The Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Relatives of Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Study Group. Risks and benefits of screening for...