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Abnormal vaginal discharge: What does and does not work in treating underlying causes
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
- Jennifer Horton, DO
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Abnormal vaginal discharge: Using office diagnostic testing more effectively
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
- Jennifer Horton, DO
- Michelle Matousek, DO
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Does a high-fiber diet prevent colon cancer in at-risk patients?
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
- Susan Kendall, PhD
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: There is no direct evidence of an effect of dietary fiber on colon cancer incidence. A diet high in fiber has not been...
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Which cytology results predict cervical intraepithelial neoplasia?
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
BACKGROUND: Each year about 3 million women in the United States have cervical cytology results showing LSIL or ASCUS. Appropriate management of...
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Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
- Mindy Smith, MD
- Leslie Shimp, PharmD
The goals of therapy for osteoporosis are fracture prevention and pain relief; prior fracture is associated with a fivefold risk of future...
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What is the most effective treatment for external genital warts?
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
- Joan Nashelsky, MLS
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Podofilox (Condylox), imiquimod (Aldara), cryotherapy, and surgical options all seem reasonable alternatives that are...
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Approach to the Perimenopausal Patient
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
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Bed Rest Ineffective as Therapy
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
Allen C, Glasziou P, Del Mar C. Bed rest: a potentially harmful treatment needing more careful evaluation. Lancet 1999; 354:1229-33.
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Estrogen Replacement After Breast Cancer May Be Helpful
- Author:
- Linda French, MD
Puthgraman KN, Soumakis K, Gambrell RD. Estrogen replacement therapy in women with previous breast cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1999; 181:288-95....