- Omega-3 fatty acids have small analgesic effect
LOE 1a
- Omeprazole = misoprostol for NSAID-induced ulcer
LOE 1b
- Omeprazole = pantoprazole for GI protection with NSAIDs
LOE 1b
- Omeprazole reduces NSAID induced bleeding risk
LOE 2b
- OMT, sham OMT similar, only slightly effective for chronic LBP
LOE 2b-
- Once-daily inhaled steroids for asthma best given at 5:30 pm
LOE 2b
- Once-daily topical steroid dosing just as effective for atopic eczema
LOE 1a-
- Once-weekly tai chi decreases rate of falls in the elderly
LOE 2b
- Only 800 IU daily dose of vitamin D is effective at reducing fracture risk
LOE 1a
- Only steroid injection into the bursa proven for subacromial pain
LOE 1a
- Opiates for acute abdominal pain do not increase management errors
LOE 1a
- Oral ~ IV steroids for hospitalized children w/ asthma
LOE 1b
- Oral = IV prednisolone for COPD exacerbation
LOE 1b
- Oral > inhaled steroids in severe asthma exacerbations in children
LOE 1b
- Oral bisphosphonate use not associated with increased risk of esophageal cancer
LOE 2b
- Oral fingolimod reduces MS recurrence, appears to increase cancer risk
LOE 1b
- Oral prednisolone is equal to naproxen in acute gout
LOE 1b
- Oral prednisone effective in outpatient COPD treatment
LOE 1b
- Oral steroids effective for nasal polyps
LOE 1b
- Oral steroids somewhat effective in pulmonary sarcoidosis
LOE 1a
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