James J. Stevermer is in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Missouri–Columbia.
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A Simple Way to Reduce Catheter-associated UTIs
- Author:
- Susan Pereira, MD
- Liz Nguyen, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
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A simple way to reduce catheter-associated UTIs
- Author:
- Susan Pereira, MD
- Liz Nguyen, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
The administration of a prophylactic antibiotic when a surgical patient’s urinary catheter is removed can cut the rate of urinary tract infections...
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It’s Time to Use an Age-based Approach to D-dimer
- Author:
- Karli Urban, MD
- Kate Kirley, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
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It’s time to use an age-based approach to D-dimer
- Author:
- Karli Urban, MD
- Kate Kirley, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
An age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff—rather than the conventional 500 mcg/L value—is a better way to rule out VTE in patients over 50.
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Ramipril for claudication?
- Author:
- Luke A. Stephens, MD, MSPH
- Nina Rogers, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
This ACE inhibitor can help patients with peripheral artery disease walk longer while remaining pain free.
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Trauma care—don’t delay with TXA
- Author:
- Jack C. Wells, MD, MHA
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Tranexamic acid can significantly reduce the risk of death due to bleeding if it is administered early on in trauma treatment.
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DEXA screening—are we doing too much?
- Author:
- Kevin W. Craig, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
For many postmenopausal women, screening for osteoporosis can be done much less frequently.
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An alternative to warfarin for patients with PE
- Author:
- Laura Morris, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Rivaroxaban appears to be as safe and effective as warfarin, without the need for lab monitoring.
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DEXA screening—are we doing too much?
- Author:
- Kevin W. Craig, MD, MSPH
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
For many postmenopausal women, screening for osteoporosis can be done much less frequently.
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Pulse oximetry for newborns: Should it be routine?
- Author:
- Amanda K. Swenson, MD, MSPH
- Dionna Brown, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
All newborns should be screened with pulse oximetry prior to discharge; it increases detection of congenital heart defects.
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Counseling is a must with this smoking cessation aid
- Author:
- Luke A. Stephens, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
For many smokers, the benefits of quitting will outweigh the risks associated with varenicline.
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Offer this contraceptive to breastfeeding new moms
- Author:
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
- Kohar Jones, MD
- Mari Egan, MD
Early insertion of the etonogestrel implant does not affect lactogenesis, and fosters contraceptive compliance.
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Ear wax removal: Help patients help themselves
- Author:
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
- Nina Rogers, MD
Do-it-yourself ear wax removal is safe and simple—and a timesaver for patients as well as physicians.
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Arthritis pain? These supplements provide little relief
- Author:
- Nina V. Rogers, MD
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
Taken alone or together, these 2 supplements don’t relieve the pain of hip or knee osteoarthritis.
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Screen teens for depression—it’s quicker than you think
- Author:
- Susan L. Pereira, MD
- Mari Egan, MD, MHPE
- James J. Stevermer, MD, MSPH
A 2-question tool can achieve reasonably accurate results, and takes minimal time or training.