Author/s: Anderson, Irsk J., Davis, Andrew M.
Summary of the Clinical Problem
An incidental lung nodule on CT scan can create uncertainty for clinicians and anxiety for patients and families, given that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. Incidental lung nodules are not uncommon. A systematic...
Author/s: Kaner, EFS, Beyer, FR, Muirhead, C, Campbell, F, Pienaar, ED, Bertholet, N, Daeppen, JB, Saunders, JB, Burnand, B
Background
Excessive drinking is a significant cause of mortality, morbidity and social problems in many countries. Brief interventions aim to reduce alcohol consumption and related harm in hazardous and harmful drinkers who are not actively seeking help for alcohol problems....
Author/s: Tricco, Andrea C., Zarin, Wasifa, Cardoso, Roberta, Veroniki, Areti-Angeliki, Khan, Paul A., Nincic, Vera, Ghassemi, Marco, Warren, Rachel, Sharpe, Jane P., Page, Andrea V., Straus, Sharon E.
OBJECTIVE:
To compare the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of the herpes zoster live attenuated vaccine with the herpes zoster adjuvant recombinant subunit vaccine or placebo for adults aged 50 and older.
DESIGN:
Systematic review with bayesian meta-analysis and network...
Author/s: Schwartz, Emily N., Su, John
ABSTRACT
One challenge in the treatment of plantar fasciitis is that very few high-quality studies exist comparing different treatment modalities to guide evidence-based management. Current literature suggests a change to the way that plantar fasciitis is managed. This article reviews the...
Author/s: Sanders, D. Gillian, Lowenstern, Angela, Borre, Ethan, Chatterjee, Ranee, Goode, Adam, Sharan, Lauren, Allen LaPointe, Nancy M., Raitz, Giselle, Shah, Bimal, Yapa, Roshini, Davis, J. Kelly, Lallinger, Kathryn, Schmidt, Robyn, Kosinski, Andrzej, Al-Khatib, Sana
Purpose of Review
To update a previous review in patients with atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (AF) to determine the best assessment tools for predicting risk of stroke and bleeding, as well as the best treatment options to prevent stroke. Current treatments include new antithrombotic...
Author/s: Bates, Tom
Overview
- State Question 788
- Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority
- Emergency Rules Approved
- Food Safety Standards Board
- Contact Information
Author/s: Loomis, Cori H.
In Conclusion
- Evaluate carefully whether recommending medical marijuana is something you want to do and the risks and requirements associated with it.
- Prepare and use appropriate informed consent forms and treatment agreements.
- Notify your medical...
Outline
- Medical Marijuana
- History
- Registry
- Conditions
- Research
- Recreational Marijuana
- Public Health
- Health Effects
- Surveillance Findings
Author/s: Heater, Buffy
Overview
- Provide a brief history and the current status of the program
- Provide an overview of the regulatory framework regarding physicians
- Described the physician recommendation and patient application processes
- Questions and Answers...
Author/s: Kupiec, Thomas
Objectives
Discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the following:
- Opioids
- Marijuana
- Combination of opioids and marijuana
