 Are antibiotics beneficial in patients with acute sinusitis? A randomized placebo controlled double-blinded, practical clinical trial.
OBJECTIVE: To determine if patients diagnosed clinically with sinusitis benefit from antibiotics
STATUS: Published in the Journal of Family Practice and received much publicity, including an article in the New York Times devoted to findings
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An assessment of the shared decision model with caregivers of children with acute otitis media.
OBJECTIVE: To determine parents’ interest in shared decision when their child has an ear infection.
STATUS: Published in Dec ’05 issue of Pediatrics
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Natural setting of skin disorders: a patient oriented outcome study.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the resolution rates of acute skin lesions evaluated and treated by family physicians in their offices
STATUS: Enrolled 250 participants and completed. Accepted for Publication in JFP
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Primary Care Research Network Survey (PRINS).
OBJECTIVE: To develop and maintain a database of information on CAPRICORN patient population.
STATUS: Collected 903 completed surveys. Analyzed data and have characterized network.
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Natural setting of skin disorders: a patient oriented outcome study.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the resolution rates of acute skin lesions evaluated and treated by family physicians in their offices
STATUS: Enrolled 250 participants and completed. Accepted for Publication in JFP
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High dose Bifido (BB-12) supplemented yogurt.
OBJECTIVE: To determine if supplementing yogurt with high dose probiotics prevents daycare absences and reduces overall childhood illnesses.
STATUS: Pending grant from USDA.
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High Dose Bifido (BB-12) supplemented yogurt.
OBJECTIVE: To determine if supplementing yogurt with high dose probiotics prevents and treats pediatric diarrhea.
STATUS: Approved grant from NCCAM.
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Chamomile tea as sleep aid
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether chamomile supplementation is an effective sleep aid among infants who suffer from behavioral insomnia of childhood.
STATUS: Pending grant from NICHD.
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