Limited evidence for benefits of ad libitum feeding for preterm infants
Tuesday 29 June 2010, 10:54AMPEARLS 259 - How effective is ad libitum or demand/semi-demand feeding for preterm infants in the transition phase from intragastric tube to oral feeding?
(First published in New Zealand Doctor 30 June 2010)
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Sertraline effective for acute major depression
Tuesday 29 June 2010, 10:51AMPEARLS 258 - How effective is sertraline (escitalopram) in the acute phase treatment of major depression?
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Antidepressants are effective for depression in physically ill people
Tuesday 29 June 2010, 10:44AMPEARLS 257 - How effective are antidepressants for depression in patients with a physical illness?
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Mixed evidence for zinc supplements preventing otitis media in young children
Tuesday 29 June 2010, 10:30AMPEARLS 256 - How effective are zinc supplements in preventing otitis media in children living in low and middle-income countries?
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Physical examination tests give poor diagnostic indication of lumbar disc herniation
Monday 14 June 2010, 12:04PMPEARLS 255 - How effective are physical examination tests in identifying radiculopathy due to lower lumbar disc herniation in patients with low-back pain and sciatica?
(First published in New Zealand Doctor 16 June 2010)
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Post-treatment exercises effective for prevention of recurrences of low-back pain
Monday 14 June 2010, 11:59AMPEARLS 254 - How effective are exercises for prevention of recurrences of low-back pain?
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Flexible working interventions can benefit employee health and wellbeing
Monday 14 June 2010, 11:54AMPEARLS 253 - How effective are flexible working interventions on the physical, mental and general health and wellbeing of employees?
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Topical capsaicin may be of benefit for chronic neuropathic pain
Monday 14 June 2010, 11:43AMPEARLS 252 - How effective is topical capsaicin for chronic neuropathic pain in adults?
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