- Spurling test good at ruling-in cervical radiculopathy
LOE 4
- Standardized workup for syncope is effective
LOE 2c
- Standard-length needle may not reach shoulder bursa from posterior approach
LOE 4
- Steroid effective for vestibular neuritis, valacyclovir is not
LOE 1b
- Steroid injections don't improve long-term medial epicondylitis outcomes
LOE 1b
- Steroid injections effective for knee osteoarthritis
LOE 1a
- Steroid injections effective for lateral epicondylitis mainly in short-term
LOE 2a
- Steroids effective septic shock requiring BP support
LOE 1b
- Steroids effective short-term for COPD exacerbation
LOE 1b
- Steroids ineffective for throat pain in children
LOE 1b
- Steroids minimally effective for chronic fatigue
LOE 1b
- Steroids reduce pain in kids with pharyngitis
LOE 2b
- Stimulants relieve fatigue in HIV disease
LOE 1b
- Stool antigen accurate test for HP, also confirms eradication
LOE 1a
- Strep can be managed with rapid antigen tests
LOE 2c
- Strep score saves money and improves care
LOE 1a
- Structural heart changes seen with white-coat hypertension
LOE 3b
- Studies of treatment of constipation are poor
LOE 1a
- Studies on preventing back and neck pain problems are poor
LOE 1a-
- Sucrose-based formula > lactose-based in acute diarrhea
LOE 1b
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