Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain
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Evidence-based recommendations for evaluation and management in the primary care setting
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
October 25, 2007
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Chou R et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Oct 2; 147:478
Chou R and Huffman LH., Ann Intern Med 2007 Oct 2; 147:492
Chou R and Huffman LH., Ann Intern Med 2007 Oct 2; 147:505
American College of Chest Physicians Weighs In Against CT Screening for Lung Cancer
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The guideline recommends CT screening only in the context of a well-designed clinical trial.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
September 27, 2007
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Bach PB et al., Chest 2007 Sep; 132:69S
Recommendations for Management of COPD
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Highlights for primary care clinicians include spirometric classification of four stages of COPD and recommendations for introducing medications according to disease stage.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
September 13, 2007
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Rabe KF et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2007 Sep 15; 176:532-55
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Chlamydial Infection in Women at Risk
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Young sexually active or pregnant women should be screened, but older women without risk factors should not; the evidence is insufficient to assess screening for men.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
June 28, 2007
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2007 Jul 17; 147:128-33
Meyers DS et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Jul 17; 147:136-43
Revised AHA Guidelines for Prevention of Endocarditis
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Major changes include a narrowed list of cardiac conditions that warrant prophylaxis, and the elimination of gastrointestinal and genitourinary indications for prophylaxis.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
June 12, 2007
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Wilson W et al., Circulation 2007 Apr 19
Breast Cancer Screening with MRI
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The American Cancer Society recommends MRI screening for women with lifetime breast cancer risk
By Allan S. Brett, MD
April 12, 2007
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Saslow D et al., CA Cancer J Clin 2007 Mar/Apr; 57:75-89
Screening Mammography for Women 40 to 49
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The ACP recommends basing screening decisions on benefits, harms, and patient preferences.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
April 12, 2007
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Armstrong K et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Apr 3; 146:516-26
Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Apr 3; 146:511-5
Elmore JG and Choe JH., Ann Intern Med 2007 Apr 3; 146:529-31
Diagnosing Venous Thromboembolism
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Recommendations from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
April 10, 2007
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Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Mar 20; 146:454-8
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Aspirin or NSAIDs to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
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Aspirin and NSAIDs may prevent colorectal neoplasia, but harms outweigh these benefits.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
March 27, 2007
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2007 Mar 6; 146:361-4
Dubé C et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Mar 6; 146:365-75
Rostom A et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Mar 6; 146:376-89
Management of Venous Thromboembolism
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A new evidence-based practice guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians
By Richard Saitz MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
February 13, 2007
Covering:
Snow V et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Feb 6; 146:204-10
Segal JB et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Feb 6; 146:211-22
