Tag: CMAJ

Nov 08 2013

Are statins effective for primary prevention in people with low cardiovascular risk?

Tonelli M, et al. CMAJ 2011; 183(16): E1189-E1202
Statins appear to have a (small) cardiovascular benefit, even in individuals at low CVD risk.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1607

Jul 12 2013

Does zinc reduce the symptoms of the common cold?

Science M, Johnstone J, Roth DE, Guyatt G, Loeb M. CMAJ 2012; 184(10): E551-E561
Oral zinc reduces the duration of cold symptoms in adults, but at the cost of side-effects.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1599

Jan 31 2011

Cryotherapy vs topical salicylic acid for cutaneous warts

Bruggink SC, et al. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen versus topical salicylic acid application for cutaneous warts in primary care: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ. October 19, 2010; 182 (15)
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is more effective than topical salicylic acid ointment for treatment of cutaneous common warts.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=807