Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to improve exercise capacity in patients with
COPD. It has been suggested that this improvement applies to all age groups; however, to our …

The best return visit interval to achieve blood pressure control is currently unknown. This
study investigates the relationship between return visit interval and percent change in blood …

Prior bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination increases the likelihood of a positive tuberculosis
(TB) 5TU purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test. The PPD response following BCG …

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Initial treatment options comprise rest, cervical immobilization, anti-inflammatory drugs (nonsteroidal
and steroidal), pain relievers (including muscle relaxants and antiepileptics), and …

Q: Do oral decongestants have a clinically significant effect on BP in patients with hypertension?
Evidence-based answer: It is unclear. Pseudoephedrine causes an average increase of …

Background: In the current environment of increasing health care efficiency, the benefits of
patient self-history questionnaires need to be fully explored. The utility and reliability of new-…

The 5 symptoms that are most predictive of migraine are: pulsatile quality, duration of 4 to 72
hours, unilateral location, nausea or vomiting, and disabling intensity (SOR: B, retrospective …

There is currently no evidence of harm; however, few patients have been studied and
existing studies have many limitations. Therefore, it is not possible to definitively answer this …

Each hospice has its own policy, but Medicare requires 6 months or less life expectancy for
certification of eligibility and reimbursement. Other important criteria include patient and …