Oct 30 2015
Hill et al. J Clin Rheumatol 2015;21(3):120-5.
It is unclear what effect starting allopurinol in acute has on symptoms, due to the lack of good evidence. It may be preferable to avoid starting allopurinol in an acute attack, but this should not be a dogmatic stance.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1683
Sep 04 2015
Olaussen et al. BMJ Open 2013;3(10):e003564
Corticosteroid injections should generally be avoided for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1677
May 15 2015
Williams et al. Lancet 2014;384(9954):1586-96.
Paracetamol does not have an effect on time to recovery for acute low-back pain in the general practice setting.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1664
Mar 13 2015
Fox MJ, et al. BMJ Open 2015;5(1): e006474
Probiotic yoghurt appears to reduce the incidence of diarrhoea in children receiving antibiotics in general practice settings.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1658
Nov 07 2014
Rapaport MH, et al. Journal of Psychiatric Research 2011; 45(7): 931-941
St John’s wort is probably ineffective for minor depression.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1654
Jul 11 2014
Taylor JA, et al. JAMA 2003; 290(21): 2824-30
Echinacea does not appear to be an effective treatment for the common cold in children.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1638
May 24 2013
Conway S, Hart A, Clark A, Harvey I. BJGP 2007; 57(545): 953-959
Yoghurt eaters in this study might have suffered less antibiotic-associated diarrhoea as compared to those who ate no yoghurt.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1595
Sep 28 2012
Chalder M, et al. BMJ 2012; 344:e2758
Recommending structured moderate or vigorous exercise in addition to routine GP care is not effective for the treatment of depression.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1585
Jun 08 2012
Rose PW, Harnden A, Brueggemann AB, et al. Lancet 2005; 366(9479): 37-43
The majority of children are cured by day 7 regardless of treatment.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1577
Oct 24 2011
Bruggink SC, et al. CMAJ 2010; 182(15): 1624-30
LN2 cryotherapy is likely more effective than topical salicyclic acid for the treatment of common warts in primary care.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1563
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