Tag: Medical Observer

May 24 2013

Is yoghurt helpful for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea?

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

Mar 15 2013

Do calcium supplements increase the risk of myocardial infarction?

Bolland M, et al. BMJ 2010; 341: c3691
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of myocardial infarction, but, there is substantial uncertainty in the estimate.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1592

Nov 23 2012

Is glucosamine effective for osteoarthritis pain?

Wandel S, Jüni P, Tendal B, et al. BMJ 2010; 341: c4675
Glucosamine does not appear to be effective for knee or hip osteoarthritis pain.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1588

Sep 28 2012

Can exercise be a treatment for depression?

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

Aug 03 2012

Does warming LAs reduce the pain of injection?

Hogan ME, VanderVaart S, Perampaladas K, et al. Ann Emerg Med 2011 Jul; 58(1): 86-98.e1
Warming the local anaesthetic probably does reduce pain in general, but not by much in most individuals.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1582

Jun 08 2012

Antibiotic drops for conjunctivitis in children

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

Apr 13 2012

Is vitamin C effective in treating the common cold?

Hemilä H, Chalker E, Douglas B. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD000980.
Oral vitamin C is not an effective treatment for the common cold in the general community.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1573

Dec 09 2011

How can we treat hangovers?

Pittler MH, Verster JC, Ernst E. BMJ 2005; 331: 1515
There is no convincing evidence of the effectiveness of any hangover treatments.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1569

Oct 24 2011

Is cryotherapy the best treatment for common warts?

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

Aug 19 2011

Can cranberry prevent UTIs?

Barbosa-Cesnik C, et al. Cranberry juice fails to prevent recurrent urinary tract infection: results from a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011; 52(1): 23-30
Cranberry juice is unlikely to be an effective prophylactic for recurrent urinary tract infections in young women.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1557

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