Article
Which prophylactic therapies best prevent gout attacks?
- Author:
- Sarah White, PharmD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Janine Tillett, MSLS, AHIP
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Allopurinol and febuxostat reduce the frequency of gout attacks equally after 8 weeks of treatment (strength of...
Article
Treating Migraine: The Case for Aspirin
- Author:
- Vickie F. Ingledue, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
Article
7 questions to ask when evaluating a noninferiority trial
- Author:
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH
- Rosalie Dominik, DrPH
While most physicians are accustomed to evaluating randomized placebo-controlled studies, many are less familiar with the purpose and takeaway of...
Article
When you suspect ACS, which serologic marker is best?
- Author:
- Jonathan Mitchell, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Leslie Mackler, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Measurement of troponin levels provides the most sensitive and accurate serologic information in evaluating a patient with...
News
When You Suspect ACS, Which Serologic Marker Is Best?
- Author:
- Jonathan Mitchell, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Leslie Mackler, MSLS
Article
Steroids for Acute COPD—But for How Long?
- Author:
- Gary N. Asher, MD, MPH
- Anne Mounsey, MD
Article
Treating migraine: The case for aspirin
- Author:
- Vickie F. Ingledue, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
High-dose aspirin is an effective treatment for acute migraine. So why aren’t more physicians recommending it?
Article
Steroids for acute COPD—but for how long?
- Author:
- Gary N. Asher, MD, MPH
- Anne Mounsey, MD
Not only was a shorter course of glucocorticoid therapy as effective as a 14-day regimen, but there was no difference in the time to next...
Article
Mediterranean Diet: Higher Fat But Lower Risk
- Author:
- Mark Gwynne, DO
- Anne Mounsey, MD
Article
Is Self-swabbing for STIs a Good Idea?
- Author:
- Cristy Page, MD, MPH
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Kate Rowland, MD, MS
Article
Mediterranean diet: Higher fat but lower risk
- Author:
- Mark Gwynne, DO
- Anne Mounsey, MD
For patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease, a Mediterranean diet may be the best bet.
Article
Do oral contraceptives carry a significant risk of stroke for women with migraines?
- Author:
- Mallory McClester, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Leslie Mackler, MSLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Perhaps. Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may raise the risk of ischemic stroke in women with migraine, particularly...
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Is self-swabbing for STIs a good idea?
- Author:
- Cristy Page, MD, MPH
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Kate Rowland, MD, MS
It is. There is no down side to self-collection, this study suggests.
News
Should You Still Recommend Omega-3 Supplements?
- Author:
- Julie Monaco, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Jennifer Bello Kottenstette, MD
Article
Should you still recommend omega-3 supplements?
- Author:
- Julie Monaco, MD
- Anne Mounsey, MD
- Jennifer Bello Kottenstette, MD
Probably not. A new meta-analysis adds to a growing body of evidence that omega-3 fatty acids do little to protect against heart disease.