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    What is the most effective treatment for scabies?

    Author:
    Jonathon J. Campbell, MD
    Christopher P. Paulson, MD, FAAFP
    Joan Nashelsky, MLS

    Topical permethrin is the most effective treatment for classic scabies, but oral ivermectin may reduce . . .

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    What’s the most effective treatment for giardiasis?

    Author:
    Jeffrey D. Kiser, MD
    Christopher P. Paulson, MD, FAAFP
    William Nichols, MLS

    EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: A single 2-g dose of tinidazole is the best treatment (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on meta-analysis). Other...

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    History, exam, and labs: Is one enough to diagnose acute adult appendicitis?

    Author:
    Erik Richardson, DO
    Christopher P. Paulson, MD, FAAFP
    Kristin Hitchcock, MSI

    EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No, none of the 3—history, exam, or labs— is sufficiently accurate to diagnose acute appendicitis (strength of...

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