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Contents: November/December 2003, Volume 8, Number 6 [Index by Author]

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Purpose and procedure: Back

PURPOSE AND PROCEDURE
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 162. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.162
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Additional articles abstracted in ACP Journal Club: Back

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES ABSTRACTED IN ACP JOURNAL CLUB
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 163. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.163
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EBM notebook: Back

Practice corner: setting EBM in motion
Mark Rao and Noel J Genova
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 164-165. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.164
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Evidence-based decision making—the six step approach
Franz Porzsolt, Andrea Ohletz, Anke Thim, David Gardner, Helmuth Ruatti, Horand Meier, Nicole Schlotz-Gorton, and Laura Schrott
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 165-166. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.165
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Resource review: Back

InfoRetriever. www.infopoems.com
Franklin Sease
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 167. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.167
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Letters: Back

Amlodipine or lisinopril was not better than chlorthalidone in lowering CHD risk in hypertension
George A Heckman
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 168. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.168
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In response:
Bruce M Psaty
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 168. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.168-a
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Therapeutics: Back

Review: limited evidence on regular breast examination does not support its effectiveness for reducing breast cancer deaths
Laura Willett (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 169. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.169
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Oestrogen plus progestin increased risk of stroke and probable dementia in postmenopausal women
David Atkins (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 170-171. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.170
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Oestrogen plus progestogen increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Holly L Thacker (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 172. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.172
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A 10 mg nomogram was more effective than a 5 mg nomogram for warfarin induction in outpatient venous thromboembolism
Rebecca J Beyth (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 173. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.173
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Lifestyle recommendations reduced blood pressure in patients with above optimal blood pressure
Allan V Prochazka (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 174. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.174
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Review: new generation antipsychotics do not induce fewer extrapyramidal side effects than low potency antipsychotics
Stephen Lawrie (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 175. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.175
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Review: ophthalmic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain without delaying healing in acute corneal abrasions
Peter Wyer (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 176. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.176
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Review: famotidine, pizotifen, cognitive behavioural therapy, and peppermint may be effective in recurrent abdominal pain
Klaus-Michael Keller (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 177. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.177
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Chemoprophylaxis with aspirin (81 mg daily) reduced the incidence of colorectal adenomas in people at risk
James E Shaw (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 178-179. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.178
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Aspirin prevented new colorectal adenomas in patients with previous colorectal cancer
James E Shaw (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 179. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.179
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A smoking cessation intervention in a paediatric clinic setting reduced smoking in low income women
Charles J Bentz (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 180. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.180
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An internet behavioural counselling weight loss programme reduced weight and BMI in patients at risk of type 2 diabetes
Yogish C Kudva (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 181. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.181
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Review: drugs do not improve symptoms in urinary urge incontinence and may have side effects
Fitzhugh C Pannill, III (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 182. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.182
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Finasteride reduced prostate cancer but led to more high grade tumours and sexual side effects
John C Morris, III (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 183. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.183
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Both endurance training and strength training reduced disability and pain in chronic non-specific neck pain in women
Michael Yelland (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 184. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.184
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Diagnosis: Back

The Ottawa ankle rules have a high sensitivity for excluding fractures of the ankle and midfoot in acute ankle sprain
Robert H Fletcher (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 185. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.185
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Combining fasting plasma glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin improved the accuracy for detecting patients with diabetes
Leonard Leibovici (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 186. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.186
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Conventional cervical smears were better than monolayer cytology or human papillomavirus testing for detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Frank Buntinx and Marc Arbyn (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 187. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.187
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Aetiology: Back

Review: stimulant pharmacotherapy for children with ADHD is associated with a reduced risk of later substance abuse disorder
Peter S Jensen (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 188. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.188
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Review: depression, social isolation, and certain life events are associated with the development of coronary heart disease
Wolfgang Linden (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 189. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.189
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Quality improvement: Back

Review: computerised reminders and feedback can improve provider medication management
Ida Sim (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 190. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.190
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Review: complex organisational and educational interventions appear to be effective for managing depression in primary care
Brian A Primack and Harold Alan Pincus (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 191. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.191
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Clinical prediction guide: Back

A simplified version of the Walsh clinical prediction rule was accurate for detecting streptococcal pharyngitis
Roy M Poses (commentator)
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 192. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.192
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Glossary: Back

Glossary
Evid Based Med 2003; 8: 192. doi:10.1136/ebm.8.6.192-a
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