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September 2004 (Vol. 53, No. 9) Do routine eye exams reduce occurrence of blindness from type 2 diabetes? Charles G. Tubbs, MD; Abraham Safeek, MD; Helen G. Mayo, MLS
• Screen for retinal complications early, regularly, by an experienced eye doctor
Tsveti Markova, MD
| | What is the most effective diagnostic evaluation of streptococcal pharyngitis? Barth Merrill, MD; Gary Kelsberg, MD; Terry Ann Jankowski, MLS, AHIP
• The RAD test helps to avoid overprescribing antibiotics
Peter Danis, MD
| Is the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors safe? Wail Malaty, MD; Sue Stigleman, MLS; Jill Mayer, MLIS
• No evidence of long-term adverse health effects from PPIs, but cost still a problem
Richard A. Guthmann, MD
| | First- or second-generation antihistamines: which are more effective at controlling pruritus? Brian K. Crownover, MD; Barbara Jamieson, MLS
• Antihistamines are not likely to remedy the itch for pruritus not due to urticaria
Tim Mott, MD
| What is the most effective way for relieving constipation in children aged >1 year? Marian Torres, MD; Tamara McGregor, MD; Laura Wilder, MLS
• After disimpaction, try bowel training, exercise, dietary fiber, and increased fluid
Mark R. Ellis, MD, MSPH
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