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Contents: May/June 2000, Volume 5, Number 3 [Index by Author]

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Purpose and procedure: Back

Purpose and procedure
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 66. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.66
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Additional articles abstracted in ACP Journal Club: Back

Additional articles abstracted in ACP Journal Club
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 67. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.67
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EBM notebook: Back

Identifying systematic reviews: key resources
Julie Glanville and Carol Lefebvre
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 68-69. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.68
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Resource corner: Back

Ovid
Ed Etchells
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 70. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.70
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SUMSearch and PubMed
Andrew Booth and Alan O'rourke
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 71. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.71
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Therapeutics: Back

Hyaluronic acid improved walking ability and short term knee function in osteoarthritis of the knee
Hans J Kreder (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 73. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.73
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Rofecoxib caused fewer endoscopic gastroduodenal ulcers than ibuprofen in osteoarthritis
David Henry and Patricia McGettigan (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 74. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.74
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Celecoxib was similar to naproxen for rheumatoid arthritis with fewer endoscopic ulcers
David Henry and Patricia McGettigan (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 75. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.75
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Review: early mobilisation may be better than bed rest for medical conditions and after surgery
Shmuel Reis (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 76. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.76
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An 8 session exercise programme was effective for subacute or chronic low back pain
Katherine Margo (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 77. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.77
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Review: evidence supports surgery for lumbar disc prolapse but is insufficient for degenerative lumbar spondylosis
William J Gillespie (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 78. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.78
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Spacers made from sealed cold-drink bottles were as effective as conventional spacers in children with acute asthma
Lynnette J Mazur (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 79. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.79
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Zanamivir speeds symptom relief in influenza
Kristin L Nichol (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 80. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.80
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Oseltamivir once or twice daily safely prevented influenza
Kristin L Nichol (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 81. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.81
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Review: antithrombotic agents prevent stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Patrick Pullicino (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 82. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.82
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Review: psychoeducational programmes reduce MI recurrence and improve some physical health outcomes
Robert Gluckman (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 83. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.83
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A multidisciplinary, home based intervention reduced deaths and readmissions in patients with chronic congestive heart failure
Robert S McKelvie (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 84. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.84
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Conventional and newer antihypertensive drugs had similar efficacy in elderly people with hypertension
David L Bronson (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 85. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.85
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Paroxetine was effective for reducing symptoms in social phobia
Stephen A Wilson (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 86. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.86
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Antidepressants plus cognitive therapy reduced relapse in residual depression
Lata K McGinn (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 87. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.87
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Review: lithium augmentation increases treatment response in refractory depression
Raymond W Lam (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 88. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.88
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Women with breast cancer were more satisfied with general practitioner care than with outpatient clinic care
Pamela J Goodwin (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 89. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.89
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Review: ß sitosterols improve urinary symptoms in the short term in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Peter S Millard (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 90. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.90
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Daily use of ß carotene supplements did not prevent skin cancer, but daily sunscreen use reduced the incidence of squamous cell carcinomas
Christopher Del Mar (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 91. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.91
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Diagnosis: Back

A negative D-dimer result and low risk clinical status effectively ruled out DVT in symptomatic patients
James Douketis (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 92. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.92
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A negative D-dimer test result alone or combined with low risk clinical status effectively ruled out symptomatic DVT
James Douketis (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 93. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.93
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A fasting plasma glucose level >=7.8 mmol/l was sensitive but not specific for identifying poor glycaemic control
Arthur T Evans (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 94. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.94
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Aetiology: Back

HIV transmission risk during breast feeding was greatest during the early months of life
Clay Triplehorn and Kimberly A Moody (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 95. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.95
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Clinical prediction guide: Back

The high risk criteria of a clinical prediction model were specific but not sensitive for predicting ectopic pregnancy
Willem M Ankum (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 96. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.96
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Glossary: Back

Glossary
Evid Based Med 2000; 5: 96. doi:10.1136/ebm.5.3.96-a
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