- Autologous blood banking before hip replacement ineffective
LOE 2b
- Barrett's esophagus common in asymptomatic men
LOE 1b
- Beta-blockers = placebo in vasovagal syncope
LOE 1b
- Botulinum effective for spasticity of hand/wrist after CVA
LOE 1b
- Breastfeeding associated with lower breast cancer risk
LOE 3b
- Celecoxib not a problem in aspirin-sensitive asthmatics
LOE 1b
- Combined MRA and carotid duplex ultrasound is accurate
LOE 1b-
- Complications unlikely in athletes with < 100 PVCs/day
LOE 2b
- Curve balls, lots of pitches and bad form hurt young pitchers' arms
LOE 2b-
- D-dimer useful for ruling out PE
LOE 1b
- Early identification of amblyopia important
LOE 2c
- Ginkgo does not enhance memory
LOE 1b
- Guar Gum better tolerated than fiber for IBS
LOE 2b
- Guideline on myopathy with statin use (ACC/AHA)
LOE 5
- Hysteroscopy for premenopausal abnl uterine bleeding doesn't influence management
LOE 1b
- Inhaled iloprost effective for severe pulmonary hypertension
LOE 1b
- Mite-proof mattress covers don't prevent allergies
LOE 2b
- Prophylactic erythropoietin reduces transfusions in extremely LBW infants
LOE 1b
- Raloxifene prevents vertebral fractures in women with osteoporosis
LOE 2b
- Risperidone effective for behavioral problems in childhood autism
LOE 1b
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