Evidence-Based Practice

Introducing Good Evidence Matters (GEMs), a series that provides reviews of new and relevant original research publications for primary care providers. Studies are critically appraised and summarized by authors in order to provide valuable new information that can be easily consumed and shared. GEMs summaries include clear key takeaways along with transparent and to-the-point summarization of its methods, results, level of evidence and any bias or limitation. GEMs are the perfect read for busy clinicians to keep up with current research.

Aspirin, friend or foe of the healthy elderly?

Weighing the benefits of aspirin in primary prevention in diabetic individuals

Nonopioid analgesics as effective as opioids for acute pain?

PURLs

Priority Updates from the Research Literature (PURLs) is an FPIN series designed to alert practicing physicians about new discoveries that could cause them to change the way they practice and treat patients. Please review the PURLS Methodology document for information about the rigorous process by which FPIN identifies, evaluates, and publishes a PURL.

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Current Issue

September 2023 - Volume 26 - Issue 9

EDITORIAL

One toaster for all

PEER REVIEWER RECOGNITION

Thank You Peer Reviewers

DIVING FOR PURLs

Should low risk pregnancies last longer than 40 weeks?

Does it matter how I get the steroid?

Don't wait! Treatment for mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy

IN DEPTH

When should bone mineral density testing be repeated in patients with osteopenia not on bisphosphonate therapy?

ERRATUM

Weighted blankets for chronic pain, the jury is out: Erratum

HELPDESK ANSWERS

In patients with concussion symptoms, do SSRIs aid in recovery?

What are the benefits and risks of aspirin as primary prophylaxis for CAD events?

In adults with depression, does the addition of chronotherapy to standard therapy result in decreased depressive symptoms compared to standard therapy alone?

What are the potential side effects and long-term risks of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate /emtricitabine compared with placebo for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis?

What is the dietary recommendation for protein in patients who have chronic kidney disease?

Nonsurgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome

What are the most effective breastfeeding/chestfeeding interventions that can improve breastfeeding/chestfeeding rates in healthy lactating parents and babies?

Does exclusive breastfeeding versus cow's milk formula exposure or length of breastfeeding decrease the incidence of pediatric asthma or eczema?

Belly bands as treatment of low back pain in pregnancy

SPOTLIGHT ON PHARMACY

Does initial therapy with a GLP-1 agonist in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus lead to better outcomes than traditional initial therapy with metformin?

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