Cranberries can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Thursday 03 December 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 131 - How effective are cranberry products in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in susceptible populations? (First published in New Zealand Doctor, 25 February 2009)
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Psychosocial interventions do promote smoking abstinence in people with coronary heart disease
Wednesday 02 December 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 130 - How effective are psychosocial interventions in helping people with coronary heart disease (CHD) to quit smoking?
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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors are effective for obsessive compulsive disorder
Tuesday 01 December 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 129 - How effective are selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults?
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Thiazides best first choice for hypertension
Tuesday 24 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 211 - What are the most effective first-line antihypertensive drugs?
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Topical glyceryl trinitrate may be effective in rotator cuff disease
Monday 23 November 2009, 11:20AMPEARLS 210 - How effective is topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) for rotator cuff disease?
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On-screen computer reminders have a modest effect on care
Monday 23 November 2009, 11:00AMPEARLS 209 - How effective are on-screen, point of care computer reminders on processes and outcomes of care?
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Weight-reducing drugs may be beneficial in hypertensive patients
Sunday 22 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 208 - How effective are weight-reducing drugs in hypertensive patients?
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Psychological interventions may have adverse effects in post-traumatic stress disorder
Saturday 21 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 207 - How effective are multiple session early psychological interventions for the prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
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Insufficient evidence for garlic in prevention or treatment of the common cold
Friday 20 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 206 - How effective is garlic for the prevention or treatment of the common cold?
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Brief interventions may benefit heavy alcohol users admitted to hospital
Thursday 19 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 205 - How effective are brief interventions in reducing alcohol consumption and improving outcomes for heavy alcohol users admitted to general hospital inpatient units?
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Non-pharmacological interventions may comfort children having an anaesthetic
Wednesday 18 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 204 - How effective are non-pharmacological interventions in assisting induction of anaesthesia in children?
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Chinese herbal medicine may be beneficial in endometriosis
Tuesday 17 November 2009, 11:37AMPEARLS 203 - How effective is Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in alleviating endometriosis-related pain and infertility?
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Pulmonary rehabilitation effective following exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Monday 16 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 202 - How effective is pulmonary rehabilitation following exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs of some benefit for the common cold
Sunday 15 November 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 201 - How effective are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the common cold?
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Aiming for blood pressure targets lower than 140/90mmHg may not be of benefit
Friday 30 October 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 200 - Compared to standard blood pressure (BP) targets (≤140- 160/90-100mmHg), how effective are lower BP targets (≤135/85mmHg) in reducing mortality and morbidity?
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Social norms interventions reduce alcohol misuse in students
Tuesday 29 September 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 199 - How effective is social norms feedback in reducing alcohol misuse in university or college students?
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Antimicrobial prophylaxis effective for colorectal surgery
Monday 28 September 2009, 10:26AMPEARLS198 - How effective is antimicrobial prophylaxis for the prevention of postoperative surgical wound infection (SWI) in patients undergoing colorectal surgery?
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Psychological therapies can be of benefit for chronic pain in adults
Sunday 27 September 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 197 - How effective are psychological therapies for management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults?
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Progressive resistance strength training improves physical function in older adults
Saturday 26 September 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 196 - How effective is progressive resistance strength training (PRT) for improving physical function in older adults?
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Insufficient evidence on repositioning patients for treatment of pressure ulcers
Friday 25 September 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 195 - How effective is repositioning patients for treatment of pressure ulcers?
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