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In menopausal women, does fatigue indicate disease?
- Author:
- Mary N., MD
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Though fatigue is a commonly reported symptom, high-quality studies evaluating it as a marker for diseases among menopausal...
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What illnesses contraindicate immunization?
- Author:
- Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: The Advisory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reports that the only contraindication for all vaccines is a history...
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What is the best treatment for analgesic rebound headaches?
- Author:
- Vanessa McPherson, MD
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Abrupt discontinuation of the offending analgesic(s), and treating rebound headaches with dihydroergotamine (DHE) as needed...
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Is methylphenidate useful for treating adolescents with ADHD?
- Author:
- Timothy F Mott, MD
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is effective in the short-term treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (...
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Should the varicella vaccine be given to all children to prevent chickenpox?
- Author:
- Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Healthy, unimmunized children who have not had varicella infection should be vaccinated (strength of recommendation: A,...
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Which blood tests are most helpful in evaluating pelvic inflammatory disease?
- Author:
- Mary N. Hall, MD
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No individual or combination of blood tests can reliably diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (strength of...
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Does stimulant therapy help adult ADHD?
- Author:
- Michelle E. Lutton, PsyD
- Laura Leach, MLIS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Central nervous system stimulants improve symptoms of attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults (strength...