CONTEXT: The optimal pharmacologic treatment for early convulsive status epilepticus is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To analyze efficacy, tolerability and safety data for anticonvulsant treatment of children and adults with convulsive status epilepticus and use this analysis to develop an evidence-based...
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The frequency and impact of undiagnosed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in outpatients with high falls risk
Background
The frequency and impact of undiagnosed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in people identified with high falls risk has not been investigated.
Objective
To determine the frequency and impact on key psychosocial measures of undiagnosed BPPV in adult...
Cervical cancer screening guideline for individuals at average risk
Major recommendations
Begin screening at age 25 years regardless of sexual history or HPV vaccination status (strong recommendation)
Primary HPV testing every 5 years through age 65 years (strong recommendation)
If primary HPV testing is not available use cotesting (HPV+...
Effect of age on treatment outcomes in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review
Background
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can lead to an increased fall risk in older adults. Therefore, we examined the influence of age on the effectiveness of canalith-repositioning procedures (CRPs) for the treatment of BPPV.
Methods
Pubmed, Web of Science,...
Short-term and Long-term Rates of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Systematic Review
Importance
Short-term and long-term persistent postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) have not been systematically evaluated. The incidence and evolution of PASC are dependent on time from infection, organ systems and tissue affected, vaccination status, variant of the virus, and geographic...
Effect of Amoxicillin Dose and Treatment Duration on the Need for Antibiotic Re-treatment in Children With Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The CAP-IT Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance
The optimal dose and duration of oral amoxicillin for children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are unclear.
Objective
To determine whether lower-dose amoxicillin is noninferior to higher dose and whether 3-day treatment is noninferior to 7 days.
...
Management of Eye Trauma for the Primary Care Physician
Eye trauma is frequently seen by non-ophthalmology providers. This article elucidates a methodological approach to eye trauma. The first step is to address any life-threatening conditions. Then a focused history and exam is discussed, starting externally. Then, key history, physical,...
Efficacy and Safety of Nonantibiotic Outpatient Treatment in Mild Acute Diverticulitis (DINAMO-study): A Multicentre, Randomised, Open-label, Noninferiority Trial
Objective:
Mild AD can be treated safely and effectively on an outpatient basis without antibiotics.
Summary of Background Data:
In recent years, it has shown no benefit of antibiotics in the treatment of uncomplicated AD in hospitalized patients. Also, outpatient treatment of...
Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain
Objectives. To evaluate the evidence on benefits and harms of cannabinoids and similar plant-based compounds to treat chronic pain.
Data sources. Ovid® MEDLINE®, PsycINFO®, Embase®, the Cochrane Library, and SCOPUS® databases, reference lists of included studies, submissions received...
Genome sequencing as a diagnostic test
KEY POINTS
Genome sequencing is a comprehensive genetic test that is being integrated into health care systems internationally.
Test indications include suspected genetic disorders in children and adults for whom a targeted genetic testing approach is likely to be low yield or has...