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Resources to consider: |
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an overview of a particular disease, condition background information |
What's the difference between depression and bipolar disorder? I have a new patient with sickle cell anemia; I need an overview of this condition. |
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drug information |
What is the pediatric dosage of erythromycin for strep throat? What drugs have been approved by the FDA for the tx of Alzheimer's? |
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a synthesis of best practice recommendations for disease management |
What's the latest on the management of panic disorder? What's the best method of pain control in children? |
Cochrane Library |
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an answer to a narrow question that isn’t addressed in the synthesis resources |
In a 70-year-old woman with primary insomnia and a previous adverse reaction to hypnotics, can cognitive behavior therapy improve sleep quality and duration? |
PubMed Clinical Queries – Clinical Study Category |
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evidence-based information about alternative therapies |
Is melatonin safe and effective for treating insomnia? |
PubMed (Filter to “Complementary Medicine” Subject under Other Filters and “RCT” Article type) |
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cutting edge information that isn’t yet published in the journal literature (not necessarily evidence-based) |
My patient heard about a new drug for xxxx on 20-20 last night. It’s brand-new and not in CPO or MEDLINE. Where can I find more information about it? |
Grey literature (pre-prints, conference proceedings, etc.) News Resources (Criminal Justice) |
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information to share with patients |
Where can I find some nutrition information for my newly diagnosed patient with diabetes? |
MEDLINEplus |