OBJECTIVE: To use two different exercise programs over a 2‐year period to reduce falls
and their sequelae among residents of two long‐term care facilities. DESIGN: Randomized, …

Study objective: We evaluate the analgesic and side effects of adding cyclobenzaprine to
ibuprofen in emergency department patients with acute myofascial strain. Methods: A …

Two hundred and thirty-three patients underwent cholecystectomy at Mercy Hospital of
Pittsburgh during the popularization of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Laparoscopic …

Introduction: The general public's preferences for modes of communication (other than in-person
communication) for medical test results were investigated. We hypothesized that …

Objectives: Probiotics are live microorganisms that may provide health benefits to the
individual when consumed in sufficient quantities. For studies conducted on health or disease …

Methods Data were collected from four family practice residency programs in the Midwest.
All current family practice residents at the four sites surveyed were given a questionnaire …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate students’ perceptions of the extent to
which faculty-generated learning objectives were addressed in a problem-based learning (PBL…

Objective. To evaluate the Fitwits MD office tool and games for obesity discussions with 9- to
12-year-olds. Methods. A nonrandomized intervention study using pre- and posttest …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Residents often teach medical students, other residents,
and patients. However, few residents get feedback about their teaching. This study's …

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) requires the
rapid injection of contrast media ideally through an 18-gauge intravenous line in the …