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NEJM Journal Watch Psychiatry Top Stories of 2016: On behalf of the editors of NEJM Journal Watch Psychiatry , I am pleased

2016-12-31 11:24:57

NEJM Journal Watch Psychiatry Top Stories of 2016: On behalf of the editors of NEJM Journal Watch Psychiatry , I am pleased to present the Psychiatry Top Stories of 2016. The selection of the 10 best stories was, as always, difficult, with more than 200 summaries published in the past year that inform...
Source: jwatch.org

Review question: Are action plans with brief education to help patients recognise and respond to worsening symptoms effective

2016-12-20 23:10:05

Review question: Are action plans with brief education to help patients recognise and respond to worsening symptoms effective in COPD? | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Can third-party inspections of whether healthcare organisations are fulfilling mandatory standards improve healthcare outcomes?

2016-12-05 09:49:39

Can third-party inspections of whether healthcare organisations are fulfilling mandatory standards improve healthcare outcomes? | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Interventions for treating burning mouth syndrome | Cochrane

2016-11-25 09:53:16

Interventions for treating burning mouth syndrome | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Combinations of insulin and oral glucose-lowering drugs for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin treatment | Cochrane

2016-10-09 23:33:43

Combinations of insulin and oral glucose-lowering drugs for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin treatment | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Motivational interviewing (MI) for preventing alcohol misuse in young adults is not effective enough | Cochrane

2016-07-23 08:56:31

Motivational interviewing (MI) for preventing alcohol misuse in young adults is not effective enough | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy | Cochrane "The available moderate- to high-quality evidence from randomised controlled

2016-07-23 08:56:31

Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy | Cochrane "The available moderate- to high-quality evidence from randomised controlled trials showed significant benefit from treating Bell's palsy with corticosteroids. We calculated that to stop one person from being left with facial weakness, 10 people need to be...
Source: cochrane.org

Self-monitoring and self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy | Cochrane

2016-07-23 08:56:28

Self-monitoring and self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Workplace interventions for reducing sitting time at work | Cochrane

2016-03-20 01:09:32

Workplace interventions for reducing sitting time at work | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Coenzyme Q10 for High Blood Pressure | Cochrane

2016-03-06 01:16:43

Coenzyme Q10 for High Blood Pressure | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease | Cochrane

2016-01-13 22:20:05

Exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary heart disease | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Social norms interventions are not effective enough on their own to reduce alcohol use or misuse among university or college

2016-01-05 16:42:41

Social norms interventions are not effective enough on their own to reduce alcohol use or misuse among university or college students | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Cycling infrastructure (changes to the road environment) for reducing cycling injuries in cyclists | Cochrane

2015-12-18 09:46:26

Cycling infrastructure (changes to the road environment) for reducing cycling injuries in cyclists | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Prone (face-down) position for mechanical ventilation of adults with acute respiratory failure | Cochrane

2015-11-14 10:02:01

Prone (face-down) position for mechanical ventilation of adults with acute respiratory failure | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Does treatment for gum disease help people with diabetes control blood sugar levels? | Cochrane

2015-11-09 10:32:28

Does treatment for gum disease help people with diabetes control blood sugar levels? | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Structured telephone support and non-invasive telemonitoring in the management of people with heart failure | Cochrane

2015-11-04 05:45:55

Structured telephone support and non-invasive telemonitoring in the management of people with heart failure | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Oral budesonide for treatment of people with active ulcerative colitis | Cochrane

2015-10-28 18:45:07

Oral budesonide for treatment of people with active ulcerative colitis | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper limb (arm) recovery after stroke | Cochrane

2015-10-09 08:22:02

Constraint-induced movement therapy for upper limb (arm) recovery after stroke | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Breathing training before surgery for reducing lung complications after surgery in adults undergoing heart and major abdominal

2015-10-06 23:04:10

Breathing training before surgery for reducing lung complications after surgery in adults undergoing heart and major abdominal surgery | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for neuropathic pain in adults | Cochrane

2015-10-06 23:04:00

Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for neuropathic pain in adults | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

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