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Tools for Practice is proudly sponsored by the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP). ACFP is a provincial, professional voluntary organization, representing more than 2500 family physicians, in Alberta. Established over fifty years ago, the ACFP strives for excellence in family practice through advocacy, continuing medical education and primary care research. www.acfp.ca
 
Tools for Practice is a new and valuable service for our members. The biweekly articles summarize medical evidence on a clinical question with a focus on information that could modify your day to day practice.
 
Tools for Practice is coordinated by Dr. G. Michael Allan (Mike), Associate Professor in the University of Alberta Department of Family Medicine and the Medical Director of Towards Optimized Practice. Dr. Allan is a highly respected practitioner and educator. He has been a perennial feature at the College's Annual Scientific Assemblies, and has agreed to share his knowledge and experience with colleagues through the Tools for Practice.

Articles

2010-03-01 #21: Does Lubricant reduce the adequacy of the PAP test?  Does the use of small amount of water soluble lubricant on the speculum reduce the adequacy of the PAP test?
2010-02-16 #20: Strategies for initiating insulin in Type 2 Diabetics:  What is the optimal regimen for initiating insulin in type 2 diabetes?

2010-02-05 #19: Vitamin B12 Deficiency:  Monthly shots or daily pills?  In patients with Vitamin B12 deficiency, is oral Vitamin B12 as effective as intramuscular (IM) Vitamin B12?

2010-01-18 #18: Is there more to medical management of renal stones than analgesia?  In patients with renal stones eligible for observation, does medical expulsion therapy (MET) improve passage of stones and other clinically relevant outcomes?

2010-01-04 #17: X-rays for Non-specific Low Back Pain: A non-specific pain?  In patients with lower back pain, do lumbar X-rays modify any patient outcome?

2009-12-14

#16:  Long-Acting Beta-Agonist Inhalers in Asthma:  Breathing Evidence into the Debate?  Are the serious adverse events associated with Long-Acting Beta-Agonists (LABA) in asthma important enough to limit their use?

2009-11-30
#15:  Atenolol & Beta-blockers for primary hypertension: Do they perform under pressure?  Are beta-blockers, particularly atenolol, as effective as other anti-hypertensive medications in preventing important outcomes in hypertension?
2009-11-16
#14  Optimal pain relief for acute pediatric musculoskeletal injuries - NSAIDS or Opioids?  In children with acute musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, what is the optimal approach to pain management?
2009-11-02
#13:
 
How long before antidepressants Work: Happy News?  How quickly are the effects of antidepressants clinically evident?
2009-10-16
#12:  What's the approach to Vitamin D: Trend or Treat?  In patients >50 years old, what are the benefits of vitamin D treatment and what is the evidence to test?
2009-10-05
#11:  Atrial fibrillation patients needing brief interruptions in Warfarin:  Bridge or not?  If non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) patients on warfarin require an interruption of warfarin, should we offer bridging with a heparin product?

2009-09-22

#10:
 
Anti-oxidant vitamin cure-alls:  Will good theories ever die?
2009-09-07
#9:  Home in the Range - Home Blood Pressure Monitoring:  Is home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) helpful in the management of adult hypertension?
2009-08-25
#8:  Type II diabetics and ASA:  Always or Maybe Sometimes?  Should ASA be recommended in all patients with Type II diabetes but no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
2009-08-15

#7:  Are some 2nd generation antidepressants more equal than others?  In adults suffering from depression, are any of the 2nd generation antidepressants better than others?

2009-07-31

#6:  PI’s and clopidogrel: Never the twain shall meet? Are there risks in giving a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) with clopidogrel?

2009-07-14
#5:
  Motivating Patients to Move: A Light at the End of the Couch? How do I motivate my patients to participate in regular physical activity?
2009-07-02
#4:
  Bell’s Palsy: What to do and not to do? Do corticosteroids or anti-viral medications provide any benefit to patients with Bell’s Palsy?

2009-06-15 #3:  Glucose Self-Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetics not using Insulin: Is it bitter sweet? What are the pros and cons of self-monitoring blood glucose for type 2 diabetics not using insulin?
2009-06-01 #2:  Lacerations: Sterile Gloves & Water? In the management of simple lacerations, are sterile gloves and sterile saline required to reduce infection?
2009-05-15 #1:  Did Jupiter prove we should be ordering hs CRP to help decide who gets a statin for cardiovascular prevention?
 

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Phone: (780) 488-2395 or 1 (800) 361-0607 (Alberta Only)
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