**MKSAP 16 - General Internal Medicine Bibliography**
Below are the full-text articles in the order listed in the bibliography.
1. Interpretation of the Medical Literature
- Ho PM, et al. Evaluating the evidence: is there a rigid hierarchy?Ho PM, Peterson PN, Masoudi FA. Evaluating the evidence: is there a rigid hierarchy? Circulation. 2008;118(16):1675-1684. PMID: 18852378
- Lin KW, Slawson DC. Identifying and using good practice guidelines.Lin KW, Slawson DC. Identifying and using good practice guidelines. Am Fam Physician. 2009;80(1):67-70. PMID: 19621847
- Sox HC, Greenfield S. Comparative effectiveness researchSox HC, Greenfield S. Comparative effectiveness research: a report from the Institute of Medicine. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151(3):203-205. PMID: 19567618
2. Routine Care of the Healthy Patient
- 2008 PHS Guideline Update Panel, Liasons, and Staff. Treating tobacco use and dependence2008 PHS Guideline Update Panel, Liasons, and Staff. Treating tobacco use and dependence: 2008 update U.S. Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline executive summary. Respir Care. 2008;53(9):1217-1222. PMID: 18807274
- Berg AO, et al. Family History and Improving Health.Berg AO, Baird MA, Botkin JR, et al. National Institutes of Health State-of-the-Science Conference Statement: Family History and Improving Health. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151(12):872-877. PMID: 19884615
- Fiore MC, Baker TB. Clinical practice. Treating smokers in the health care settingFiore MC, Baker TB. Clinical practice. Treating smokers in the health care setting. N Engl J Med. 2011;365(13):1222-1231. PMID: 21991895
- Heshka JT, et al. A systematic review [...] impacts of genetic testingHeshka JT, Palleschi C, Howley H, Wilson B, Wells PS. A systematic review of perceived risks, psychological and behavioral impacts of genetic testing. Genet Med. 2008;10(1):19-32. PMID: 18197053
- Kahn JA. HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.Kahn JA. HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. New Engl J Med. 2009;361(3):271-278. PMID: 19605832
- Lambert LC, Fauci AS. Influenza vaccines for the future.Lambert LC, Fauci AS. Influenza vaccines for the future. New Engl J Med. 2010;363(21):2036-2044. PMID: 21083388
- Lin JS, et al. Behavioral counseling to promote physical activity and a healthful dietLin JS, O’Connor E, Whitlock EP, Beil TL. Behavioral counseling to promote physical activity and a healthful diet to prevent cardiovascular disease in adults. Ann Intern Med. 2010;153(11):736-750. PMID: 21135297
- Long EF, et al. The cost-effectiveness and population outcomes of expanded HIV screeningLong EF, Brandeau ML, Owens DK. The cost-effectiveness and population outcomes of expanded HIV screening and antiretroviral treatment in the United States. Ann Intern Med. 2010;153(12):778-789. PMID: 21173412
- Porter ME. What is value in health care?Porter ME. What is value in health care? N Engl J Med. 2010;363(26):2477-2481. PMID: 21142528
- Powers BJ, et al. Measuring blood pressure for decision making and quality reportingPowers BJ, Olsen MK, Smith VA, Woolson RF, Boswoth HB, Oddone EZ. Measuring blood pressure for decision making and quality reporting: where and how many measures? Ann Intern Med. 2011;154(12):781-788. PMID: 21690592
- Saitz R, et al. Screening and brief intervention for unhealthy drug use in primary care settingsSaitz R, Alford DP, Bernstein J, Cheng DM, Samet J, Palfai T. Screening and brief intervention for unhealthy drug use in primary care settings: randomized clinical trials are needed. J Addict Med. 2010;4(3):123-130. PMID: 20936079
- Schousboe J, et al. Personalizing mammography by breast density and other risk factorsSchousboe J, Kerlikowski K, Loh A, Cummings SR. Personalizing mammography by breast density and other risk factors for breast cancer: analysis of health benefits and cost-effectiveness. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155(1):10-20. PMID: 21727289
- Smith PC, et al. A single-question screening test for drug use in primary careSmith PC, Schmidt SM, Allensworth-Davies D, Saitz R. A single-question screening test for drug use in primary care. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(13):1155-1159. PMID: 20625025
- Thompson SG, et al. Screening men for abdominal aortic aneurysmThompson SG, et al. Screening men for abdominal aortic aneurysm: 10 year mortality and cost effectiveness results from the randomised Multicentre Aneurysm Screening Study. BMJ. 2009;338:b2307. PMID: 19553269
- USPSTF. Behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infectionsU.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149(7):491-496, W95. PMID: 18838729
- Zolotor AJ, Denham AC, Weil A. Intimate partner violenceZolotor AJ, Denham AC, Weil A. Intimate partner violence. Prim Care. 2009;36(1):167-179, x. PMID: 19231608
- Rollnick S, et al. Motivational interviewing.Rollnick S, Butler CC, Kinnersley P, Gregory J, Mash B. Motivational interviewing. BMJ. 2010;340:c1900. PMID: 20423957
3. Patient Safety
- Chassin MR, et al. Accountability measures—using measurement to promote quality improvementChassin MR, Loeb JM, Schmaltz SP, Wachter RM. Accountability measures—using measurement to promote quality improvement. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(7):683-688. PMID: 20573915
- Schiff GD, Bates DW. Can electronic clinical documentation help prevent diagnostic errors?Schiff GD, Bates DW. Can electronic clinical documentation help prevent diagnostic errors? N Engl J Med. 2010;362(12):1066-1069. PMID: 20335582
- Swensen, SJ, et al. Cottage industry to postindustrial careSwensen, SJ, Meyer GS, Nelson EC, et al. Cottage industry to postindustrial care—the revolution in health care delivery. N Engl J Med. 2010;362(5):e12. PMID: 20089956
4. Professionalism and Ethics
- Braddock CH 3rd, et al. Informed decision making in outpatient practice: time to get back to basicsBraddock CH 3rd, Edwards KA, Hasenberg NM, Laidley TL, Levinson W. Informed decision making in outpatient practice: time to get back to basics. JAMA. 1999;282(24):2313-2320. PMID: 10612318
- Castillo LS, et al. Lost in translationCastillo LS, Williams BA, Hooper SM, Sabatino CP, Weithorn LA, Sudore RL. Lost in translation: the unintended consequences of advance directive law on clinical care. Ann Intern Med. 2011;154(2):121-128. PMID: 21242368
- DesRoches CM, et al. Physicians' perceptions [...] related to impaired and incompetent colleaguesDesRoches CM, Rao SR, Fromson JA, et al. Physicians' perceptions, preparedness for reporting, and experiences related to impaired and incompetent colleagues. JAMA. 2010;304(2):187-193. PMID: 20628132
- Gallagher TH, et al. Disclosing harmful medical errors to patients.Gallagher TH, Studdert D, Levinson W. Disclosing harmful medical errors to patients. N Engl J Med. 2007;356(26):2713-2719. PMID: 17596606
- Localio AR. Patient compensation without litigation: a promising developmentLocalio AR. Patient compensation without litigation: a promising development. Ann Intern Med. 2010;153(4):266-267. PMID: 20713794
- Owens DK, et al. High-value, cost-conscious health careOwens DK, et al. High-value, cost-conscious health care: concepts for clinicians to evaluate the benefits, harms, and costs of medical interventions. Ann Intern Med. 2011;154(3):174-180. PMID: 21282697
- Quill T, Arnold RM. Evaluating requests for hastened deathQuill T, Arnold RM. Evaluating requests for hastened death #156. J Palliat Med. 2008;11(8):1151-1152. PMID: 18980457
- Snyder L, et al. American College of Physicians Ethics Manual, 6th ed.Snyder L; American College of Physicians Ethics, Professionalism, and Human Rights Committee. American College of Physicians Ethics Manual: sixth edition. Ann Intern Med. 2012;156(1 Pt 2):73-104. PMID: 22213573
5. Palliative Care
- Bakitas M, et al. Effects of a palliative care intervention [...] advanced cancerBakitas M, Lyons KD, Hegel MT, et al. Effects of a palliative care intervention on clinical outcomes in patients with advanced cancer: the Project ENABLE II randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2009;302(7):741-749. PMID: 19690306
- Lorenz KA, et al. Evidence for improving palliative care at the end of lifeLorenz KA, Lynn J, Dy SM, et al. Evidence for improving palliative care at the end of life: a systematic review. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(2):147-159. PMID: 18195339
- Morrison RS, et al. Cost savings assoc with US hospital palliative care consultationMorrison RS, Penrod JD, Cassel JB, et al. Cost savings associated with US hospital palliative care consultation programs. Arch Intern Med. 2008;168(16):1783-1790. PMID: 18779466
- Reville B, et al. Palliative care for the cancer patient.Reville B, Axelrod D, Maury R. Palliative care for the cancer patient. Prim Care. 2009;36(4):781-810. PMID: 19913186
- Swetz KM, Kamal AH. Palliative care.Swetz KM, Kamal AH. Palliative care. Ann Intern Med. 2012;156(3):ITC21. PMID: 22312158
- Temel JS, et al. Early palliative care for patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancerTemel JS, Greer JA, Muzikansky, et al. Early palliative care for patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(8):733-742. PMID: 20818875
6. Common Symptoms
- Am Geriatrics Society. Management of Persistent Pain in Older persons.American Geriatrics Society Panel on the Pharmacologic Management of Persistent Pain in Older persons. Pharmacologic management of persistent pain in older persons. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57(8):1331-1346. PMID: 19573219
- Anderson JL, et al. ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines [...] unstable angina/non-ST-Elevation myocardial infarcAnderson JL, et al. ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines for the management of patients with unstable angina/non-ST-Elevation myocardial infarction. J Am CollCardiol. 2007;50(7):e1-e157. PMID: 17692738
- Bittner ML, et al. Using Opioids in the Management of Chronic Pain PatientsBittner ML, Marcus DA, Tenzer P, Romito K. Using Opioids in the Management of Chronic Pain Patients: Challenges and Future Options. American Academy of Family Physicians. 2010.
- Bohnert AS, et al. Association between opioid prescribing patterns and opioid overdose-related deathBohnert AS, Valenstein M, Bair MJ, et al. Association between opioid prescribing patterns and opioid overdose-related deaths. JAMA. 2011;305(13):1315-1321. PMID: 21467284
- Cooper PN, et al. Guideline for management of transient loss of consciousnessCooper PN, Westby M, Pitcher DW, Bullock I. Synopsis of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Guideline for management of transient loss of consciousness. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155(8):543-549. PMID: 21930835
- Dunn KM, et al. Opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and overdoseDunn KM, Saunders KW, Rutter CM, et al. Opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and overdose: a cohort study. Ann Intern Med. 2010;152(2):85-92. PMID: 20083827
- Eccleston C, et al. Psychological therapies for the management of chronic painEccleston C, Williams AC, Morley S. Psychological therapies for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(2):CD007407. PMID: 19370688
- Fife TD, et al. Practice parameter: therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigoFife TD, et al. Practice parameter: therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (an evidence based review). Neurology. 2008;70(22):2067-2074. PMID: 18505980
- Gilron I, et al. Nortriptyline and gabapentin, alone and in combination for neuropathic painGilron I, Bailey JM, Tu D, Holden RR, Jackson AC, Houlden RL. Nortriptyline and gabapentin, alone and in combination for neuropathic pain: a double-blind, randomised controlled crossover trial. Lancet. 2009;374(9697):1252-1261. PMID: 19796802
- Gonzales R, et al. Principles of appropriate antibiotic use [...] uncomplicated acute bronchitisGonzales R, et al. Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of uncomplicated acute bronchitis: background. Ann Intern Med. 2001;134(6):521-529. PMID: 11255532
- Hess EP, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of the TIMI risk score in patients with chest painHess EP, Dipti A, Chandra S, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of the TIMI risk score in patients with chest pain the emergency department: a meta-analysis. CMAJ. 2010;182(10):1039-1044. PMID: 20530163
- Hotson JR, Baloh RW. Acute vestibular syndrome.Hotson JR, Baloh RW. Acute vestibular syndrome. N Engl J Med. 1998;339(10):680-685. PMID: 9725927
- Irwin RS, et al. Diagnosis and management of coughIrwin RS, Baumann MH, Bolser DC, et al; American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). Diagnosis and management of cough executive summary: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest. 2006;129(1 suppl):1S-23S. PMID: 16428686
- Moore RA, et al. Pregabalin for acute and chronic pain in adults.Moore RA, Straube S, Wiffen PJ, Derry S, McQuay HJ. Pregabalin for acute and chronic pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(3):CD007076. PMID: 19588419
- Moya A, et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncopeMoya A, et al. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope (version 2009). Eur Heart J. 2009;30(21):2631-2671. PMID: 19713422
- Nijrolder I, et al. Prognosis of fatigueNijrolder I, van der Horst H, van der Windt D. Prognosis of fatigue: a systematic review. J Psychosom Res. 2008;64(4):335-349. PMID: 18374732
- Ouyang H, et al. Diagnosis and evaluation of syncope in the emergency departmentOuyang H, Quinn J. Diagnosis and evaluation of syncope in the emergency department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2010;28(3):471-485. PMID: 20709239
- Parry SW, et al. Approach to the eval and mgmt of syncopeParry SW, Tan MP. An approach to the evaluation and management of syncope in adults. BMJ. 2010;340:c880. PMID: 20172928
- Schroeder K, et al. OTC meds for acute cough - OUT OF DATESchroeder K, Fahey T. Over-the-counter medications for acute cough in children and adults in ambulatory settings. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(4):CD001831. PMID: 15495019 – Out of Date (Most Recent version: PMID: 22895922)
- Smith SM, et al. OTC meds for acute cough. UPDATED VERSIONSmith SM, Schroeder K, Fahey T. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for acute cough in children and adults in ambulatory settings. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Aug 15;8:CD001831. Review. PMID: 22895922.
- Schutte-Rodin S, et al. Clinical guideline for the eval and mgmt of chronic insomniaSchutte-Rodin S, Broch L, Buysse D, Dorsey C, Sateia M. Clinical guideline for the evaluation and management of chronic insomnia in adults. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008;4(5):487-504. PMID: 18853708
- Sloane PD, et al. Dizziness: state of the scienceSloane PD, Coeytaux RR, Beck RS, Dallara J. Dizziness: state of the science. Ann Intern Med. 2001;134(9 Pt 2):823-832. PMID: 11346317
- Swap CJ, et al. Value and limitations of chest pain [...] acute coronary syndromesSwap CJ, Nagurney JT. Value and limitations of chest pain history in the evaluation of patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes. JAMA. 2005;294(20):2623-2629. PMID: 16304077
- Wilson JF. In the clinic. Insomnia.Wilson JF. In the clinic. Insomnia. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(1):ITC13-1-ITC13-16. PMID: 18166757
7. Musculoskeletal Pain
- Chou R, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline.Chou R, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147(7):478-491. PMID: 17909209
- Chou R, Shekelle P. Will this patient develop persistent disabling low back painChou R, Shekelle P. Will this patient develop persistent disabling low back pain? JAMA. 2010;303(13):1295-1302. PMID: 20371789
- Coombes BK, et al. Efficacy and safety of corticosteroid injections [...] tendinopathyCoombes BK, Bisset L, Vicenzino B. Efficacy and safety of corticosteroid injections and other injections for management of tendinopathy: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Lancet. 2010;376(9754):1751-1767. PMID: 20970844
- Gaujoux-Viala C, et al. Efficacy and safety of steroid injections for shoulder and elbow tendonitisGaujoux-Viala C, Dougados M, Gossec L. Efficacy and safety of steroid injections for shoulder and elbow tendonitis: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Ann Rheum Dis. 2009;68(12):1843-1849. PMID: 19054817
- Jarvik JG, et al. Surgery vs non-surgical therapy for carpal tunnel syndromeJarvik JG, Comstock BA, Kliot M, et al. Surgery versus non-surgical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomised parallel-group trial. Lancet. 2009;374(9695):1074-1081. PMID: 19782873
- Kuijper B, et al. Cervical collar or physiotherapy [...] cervical radiculopathyKuijper B, Tans JTJ, Beelen A, Nollet F, de Visser M. Cervical collar or physiotherapy versus wait and see policy for recent onset cervical radiculopathy: randomised trial. BMJ. 2009;339:b3883. PMID: 19812130
- Nikolaidis I, et al. Surgery for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathyNikolaidis I, Fouyas IP, Sandercock PA, Statham PF. Surgery for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(1):CD001466. PMID: 20091520
- Ottenheijm RP, et al. Accuracy of dx ultrasound in pts w/suspected subacromial disordersOttenheijm RP, Jansen MJ, Staal JB, et al. Accuracy of diagnostic ultrasound in patients with suspected subacromial disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010;91(10):1616-1625. PMID: 20875523
- Seida JC, et al. Nonoperative and operative treatments for rotator cuff tearsSeida JC, LeBlanc C, Schouten JR, et al. Systematic review: nonoperative and operative treatments for rotator cuff tears. Ann Intern Med. 2010;153(4):246-255. PMID: 20621893
- Young C. In the clinic. Plantar fasciitis.Young C. In the clinic. Plantar fasciitis. Ann Intern Med. 2012;156(1 Pt 1):ITC1-1-ITC1-16. PMID: 22213510
8. Dyslipidemia
- Blaha MJ, et al. A practical “ABCDE” approach to the metabolic syndromeBlaha MJ, Bansal S, Rouf R, Golden SH, Blumenthal RS, Defilippis AP. A practical “ABCDE” approach to the metabolic syndrome. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83(8):932-941. PMID: 18674478
- Calderon RM, et al. Statins [...] dyslipidemia in the presence of elevated liver aminotransferaseCalderon RM, Cubeddu LX, Goldberg RB, Schiff ER. Statins in the treatment of dyslipidemia in the presence of elevated liver aminotransferase levels: a therapeutic dilemma. Mayo Clin Proc. 2010;85(4):349-356. PMID: 20360293
- Egan A, et al. Weighing the benefits of high-dose simvastatin against the risk of myopathyEgan A, Colman E. Weighing the benefits of high-dose simvastatin against the risk of myopathy. N Engl J Med. 2011;365(4):285-287. PMID: 21675881
- Ginsberg HN, et al. Effects of combination lipid therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitusGinsberg HN, Elam MB, Lovato MC, et al; ACCORD Study Group. Effects of combination lipid therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med. 2010;362(17):1563-1574. PMID: 20228404
- Hayward RA, et al. Optimizing statin treatment [...] coronary artery diseaseHayward RA, Krumholz HM, Zulman DM, Timbie JW, Vijan S. Optimizing statin treatment for primary prevention of coronary artery disease. Ann Intern Med. 2010;152(2):69-77. PMID: 20083825
- Joy TR, Hegele RA. Narrative review: statin-related myopathy.Joy TR, Hegele RA. Narrative review: statin-related myopathy. Ann Intern Med. 2009;150(12):858-868. PMID: 19528564
- Kromhout D, et al. n-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular events after myocardial infarctionKromhout D, Giltay EJ, Geleijnse JM; Alpha Omega Trial Group. n-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(21):2015-2026. PMID: 20929341
- Mottillo S, et al. The metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular riskMottillo S, Filion KB, Genest J, et al. The metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am CollCardiol. 2010;56(14):1113-1132. PMID: 20863953
- Ray KK, et al. Statins and all-cause mortality in high-risk primary preventionRay KK, Seshasai SRK, Erqou S, et al. Statins and all-cause mortality in high-risk primary prevention: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials involving 65,229 participants. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(12):1024-1031. PMID: 20585067
- Taylor AJ, et al. Extended-release niacin or ezetimibe and carotid intima-media thicknessTaylor AJ, Villines TC, Stanek EJ, et al. Extended-release niacin or ezetimibe and carotid intima-media thickness. N Engl J Med. 2009;361(22):2113-2122. PMID: 19915217
- Tota-Maharaj R, et al. A practical approach to the metabolic syndromeTota-Maharaj R, Defilippis AP, Blumenthal RS, Blaha MJ. A practical approach to the metabolic syndrome: review of current concepts and management. CurrOpinCardiol. 2010;25(5):502-512. PMID: 20644468
9. Obesity
- Adams TD, et al. Long-term mortality after gastric bypass surgeryAdams TD, Gress RE, Smith SC, et al. Long-term mortality after gastric bypass surgery. N Engl J Med. 2007;357(8):753-761. PMID: 17715409
- Foster GD, et al. Weight and metabolic outcomes [...] low-carbo vs low-fat dietFoster GD, Wyatt HR, Hill JO, et al. Weight and metabolic outcomes after 2 years on a low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2010;153(3):147-157. PMID: 20679559
- Lang IA, et al. Obesity, physical function, and mortality in older adultsLang IA, Llewellyn DJ, Alexander K, Melzer D. Obesity, physical function, and mortality in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008;56:1474-1478. PMID: 18662211
- Leblanc ES, et al. Effectiveness of primary care-relevant treatments for obesity in adults.Leblanc ES, et al. Effectiveness of primary care-relevant treatments for obesity in adults. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155(7):434-477. PMID: 21969342
- Li Z, et al. Meta-analysis: pharmacologic treatment of obesityLi Z, Maglione M, Tu W, et al. Meta-analysis: pharmacologic treatment of obesity. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142(7):532-546. PMID: 15809465
- Maciejewski ML, et al. Survival among high-risk patients after bariatric surgery.Maciejewski ML, Livingston EH, Smith VA, et al. Survival among high-risk patients after bariatric surgery. JAMA. 2011;305(23):2419-2526. PMID: 21666276
- Maggard MA, et al. Meta-analysis: surgical treatment of obesity.Maggard MA, Shugarman LR, Suttorp M, et al. Meta-analysis: surgical treatment of obesity. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142(7):547-559. PMID: 15809466
- Silk AW, et al. Reexamining the physical examination for obese patientsSilk AW, McTigue KM. Reexamining the physical examination for obese patients. JAMA. 2011;305(2):193-194. PMID: 21191004
10. Men’s Health
- Greco KA, et al. The role of combination medical therapy in benign prostatic hyperplasiaGreco KA, McVary KT. The role of combination medical therapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia. Int J Impot Res. 2008;20(suppl 3):S33-S43. PMID: 19002123
- Gupta BP, et al. The effect of lifestyle modification & cardiovascular risk factor reduction on EDGupta BP, et al. The effect of lifestyle modification and cardiovascular risk factor reduction on erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(20):1797-1803. PMID: 21911624
- Qaseem A, et al. Hormonal testing and pharmacologic treatment of EDQaseem A, et al. Hormonal testing and pharmacologic treatment of erectile dysfunction: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151(9):639-649. PMID: 19884625
- Rosen RC, et al. Development and evaluation [...] as a diagnostic tool for EDRosen RC, et al. Development and evaluation of an abridged, 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) as a diagnostic tool for erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res. 1999;11(6):319-326. PMID: 10637462
- Shah NR, et al. A comparison of outcomes [...] surgical repair of recurrent inguinal herniasShah NR, Mikami DJ, Cook C, et al. A comparison of outcomes between open and laparoscopic surgical repair of recurrent inguinal hernias. SurgEndosc. 2011;25(7):2330-2337. PMID: 21298523
- Touma NJ, Nickel JC. Prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain in menTouma NJ, Nickel JC. Prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain in men. Med Clin North Am. 2011;95(1):75-86. PMID: 21095412
- Traish AM, et al. Testosterone deficiency.Traish AM, Miner MM, Morgentaler A, Zitzmann M. Testosterone deficiency. Am J Med. 2011;124(7):578-587. PMID: 21683825
- Tsertsvadze A, et al. Oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and hormonal treatments for EDTsertsvadze A, Fink HA, Yazdi F, et al. Oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and hormonal treatments for erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151(9):650-661. PMID: 19884626
- Wampler SM, Llanes M. Common scrotal and testicular problemsWampler SM, Llanes M. Common scrotal and testicular problems. Prim Care. 2010;37(3):613-626. PMID: 20705202
11. Women’s Health
- Berghella V, et al. Preconception care.Berghella V, Buchanan E, Pereira L, Baxter JK. Preconception care. ObstetGynecolSurv. 2010;65(2):119-131. PMID: 20100361
- Casablanca Y. Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.Casablanca Y. Management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. ObstetGynecolClin North Am. 2008;35(2):219-234. PMID: 18486838
- Chlebowski RT, et al. Estrogen plus progestin and breast cancer incidence and mortalityChlebowski RT, Andersonn GL, Gass M, et al; WHI Investigators. Estrogen plus progestin and breast cancer incidence and mortality in postmenopausal women. JAMA. 2010;304(15):1684-1692. PMID: 20959578
- Martin KA, Manson JE. Approach to the patient with menopausal symptomsMartin KA, Manson JE. Approach to the patient with menopausal symptoms. J ClinEndocrinolMetab. 2008;93(12):4567-4575. PMID: 19056840
- Nappi RE, et al. Management of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in womenNappi RE, Martini E, Terreno E, et al. Management of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women: current and emerging therapies. Int J Womens Health. 2010;2:167-175. PMID: 21072309
- Rossouw JE, et al. Postmenopausal hormone therapy and risk for cardiovascular diseaseRossouw JE, Prentice RL, Manson JE, et al. Postmenopausal hormone therapy and risk for cardiovascular disease by age and years since menopause. JAMA. 2007;297(13):1465-1477. PMID: 17405972
- Rungruang B, et al. Benign breast diseasesRungruang B, Kelley JL 3rd. Benign breast diseases: epidemiology, evaluation, and management. ClinObstet Gynecol. 2011;54(1):110-124. PMID: 21278510
- Santen RJ, et al. Benign breast disordersSanten RJ, Mansel R. Benign breast disorders. N Engl J Med. 2005;353(3):275-285. PMID: 16034013
- Vercellini P, et al. Chronic pelvic pain in womenVercellini P, Somigliana E, Viganò P, Abbiati A, Barbara G, Fedele L. Chronic pelvic pain in women: etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approach. GynecolEndocrinol. 2009;25(3):149-158. PMID: 19347704
- Wilson, JF. In the clinic. Vaginitis and cervicitis.Wilson, JF. In the clinic. Vaginitis and cervicitis. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151(5):ITC3-1-ITC3-15; Quiz ITC3-16. PMID: 19721016
- Harel Z. Dysmenorrhea in adolescents and young adultsHarel Z. Dysmenorrhea in adolescents and young adults: from pathophysiology to pharmacological treatments and management strategies. Expert Opin on Pharmacother. 2008;9(15):2661-2672. PMID: 18803452
- Lanston A. Emergency contraceptionLanston A. Emergency contraception: update and review. SeminReprod Med. 2010;28(2):95-102. PMID: 20352558
- Kingsberg S, Althof SE. Evaluation and treatment of female sexual disorders.Kingsberg S, Althof SE. Evaluation and treatment of female sexual disorders. IntUrogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009;(20)(suppl 1):S33-S43. PMID: 19440781
- Amy JJ, et al. Contraception for womenAmy JJ, Tripathi V. Contraception for women: an evidence based overview. BMJ. 2009:339:b2895. PMID: 19666684
12. Eye Disorders
- Ahmed R, Foroozan R. Transient monocular visual loss.Ahmed R, Foroozan R. Transient monocular visual loss. NeurolClin. 2010;28(3):619-629. PMID: 20637992
- Arroyo JG. A 76-year-old man with macular degenerationArroyo JG. A 76-year-old man with macular degeneration. JAMA. 2006;295(20):2394-2406. PMID: 16720825
- Asbell PA, et al. Age-related cataract.Asbell PA, Dualan I, Mindel J, Brocks D, Ahmad M, Epstein S. Age-related cataract. Lancet. 2005;365(9459):599-609. PMID: 15708105
- Cronau H, et al. Diagnosis and management of red eye in primary careCronau H, Kankanala RR, Mauger T. Diagnosis and management of red eye in primary care. Am Fam Physician. 2010;81(2):137-144. PMID: 20082509
- Hollands H, et al. Acute-onset floaters and flashesHollands H, Johnson D, Brox AC, Almeida D, Simel DL, Sharma S. Acute-onset floaters and flashes: is this patient at risk for retinal detachment? JAMA. 2009;302(20):2243-2249. PMID: 19934426
- Magauran B. Conditions requiring emergency ophthalmologic consultationMagauran B. Conditions requiring emergency ophthalmologic consultation. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2008;26(1):233-238, viii. PMID: 18249265
- Weinreb RN, Khaw PT. Primary open-angle glaucoma.Weinreb RN, Khaw PT. Primary open-angle glaucoma. Lancet. 2004;363(9422):1711-1720. PMID: 15158634
13. Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Disorders
- Calderon MA, et al. Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitisCalderon MA, Alves B, Jacobson M, Hurwitz B, Sheikh A, Durham S. Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD001936. PMID: 17253469
- Chow AW, et al. IDSA clinical practice guideline for acute bacterial rhinosinusitisChow AW, Benninger MS, Brook I, et al. IDSA clinical practice guideline for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in children and adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2012;54(8):e72-e112. PMID: 22438350
- Coco A, et al. Management of acute otitis mediaCoco A, Vernacchio L, Horst M, Anderson A. Management of acute otitis media after publication of the 2004 AAP and AAFP clinical practice guideline. Pediatrics. 2010;125(2):214-220. PMID: 20100746
- Douglass AB, et al. Smiles for LifeDouglass AB, Gonsalves W, Maier R, et al. Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum for Family Medicine. A model for curriculum development by STFM groups. Fam Med. 2007;39(2):88-90. PMID: 17273948
- Friedewald VE, et al. Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseFriedewald VE, et al. The American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Periodontology Editors' Consensus: periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Am J Cardiol. 2009;104(1):59-68. PMID: 19576322
- Hobson J, et al. Sound therapy (masking) in the management of tinnitusHobson J, Chisholm E, El Refaie A. Sound therapy (masking) in the management of tinnitus in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(12):CD006371. PMID: 21154366
- Osguthorpe DJ, Nielsen DR. Otitis externaOsguthorpe DJ, Nielsen DR. Otitis externa: Review and clinical update. Am Fam Physician. 2006;74(9):1510-1516. PMID: 17111889
- Powers JH. Diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis mediaPowers JH. Diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media: evaluating the evidence. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2007;21(2):409-426, vi. PMID: 17561076
- Roland PS, et al. Clinical practice guideline: Cerumen impaction.Roland PS, Smith TL, Schwartz SR, et al. Clinical practice guideline: Cerumen impaction. Otolayngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;139(3)(suppl 2):S1-S21. PMID: 18707628
- Schlosser RJ. Clinical practice. Epistaxis.Schlosser RJ. Clinical practice. Epistaxis. N Engl J Med. 2009;360(8):784-789. PMID: 19228621
- Schreiber BE, et al. Sudden sensorineural hearing lossSchreiber BE, Agrup C, Haskard DO, Luxon LM. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Lancet. 2010;375(9721):1203-1211. PMID: 20362815
- Scrivani SJ, et al. Temporomandibular disordersScrivani SJ, Keith DA, Kaban LB. Temporomandibular disorders. N Engl J Med. 2008;359(25):2693-2705. PMID: 19092154
- Stachler RJ, et al. Clinical practice guideline: sudden hearing loss.Stachler RJ, Chandrasekhar SS, Archer SM, et al; American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Clinical practice guideline: sudden hearing loss. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012;146(3 suppl):S1-35. PMID: 22383545
- Young J, et al. Antibiotics for adults with clinically diagnosed acute rhinosinusitisYoung J, De Sutter A, Merenstein D, et al. Antibiotics for adults with clinically diagnosed acute rhinosinusitis: a meta-analysis of individual patient data. Lancet. 2008;371(9616):908-914. PMID: 18342685
14. Anorectal Disorders
- Schubert MC, et al. What every gastroenterologist needs to know about common anorectal disordersSchubert MC, Sridhar S, Schade RR, Wexner SD. What every gastroenterologist needs to know about common anorectal disorders. World J Gastroenterol. 2009;15(26):3201-3209. PMID: 19598294
15. Mental and Behavioral Health
- APA Eating Disorders. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disordersAmerican Psychiatric Association Work Group on Eating Disorders. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disorders (revision). Am J Psychiatry. 2000;157(1 suppl):1-39. PMID: 10642782
- Belmaker RH. Treatment of bipolar depression.Belmaker RH. Treatment of bipolar depression. N Engl J Med. 2007;356(17):1771-1773. PMID: 17392296
- Brugha TS, et al. Epidemiology of autism spectrum disordersBrugha TS, McManus S, Bankart J, et al. Epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders in adults in the community in England. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2011;68(5):459-465. PMID: 21536975
- Franklin ME, Foa EB. Treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder.Franklin ME, Foa EB. Treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. Annu Rev Clin Psychol. 2011;7:229-243. PMID: 21443448
- Bulik CM, et al. Anorexia nervosa treatment.Bulik CM, Berkman ND, Brownley KA, Sedway JA, Lohr KN. Anorexia nervosa treatment: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Int J Eat Disord. 2007;40(4):310-320. PMID: 17370290
- Fancher TL, Kravitz RL. In the clinic. Depression.Fancher TL, Kravitz RL. In the clinic. Depression. Ann Intern Med. 2010;152(9):ITC51-15; quiz ITC5-16. PMID: 20439571
- Gammicchia C, et al. Autism Information for Paramedics and Emergency Room StaffGammicchia C, Johnson C. Autism Information for Paramedics and Emergency Room Staff. Autism Society. Available at www.autism-society.org/about-us/publications/resource-materials.html. Accessed July 24, 2013.
- Gartlehner G, et al. Comparative benefits and harms [...] major depressive disorderGartlehner G, Hansen RA, Morgan LC, et al. Comparative benefits and harms of second-generation antidepressants for treating major depressive disorder: an updated meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2011;155(11):772-785. PMID: 22147715
- Gartlehner G, et al. Second-Generation Antidepressants [...] Adult DepressionGartlehner G, et al. Second-Generation Antidepressants in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Adult Depression. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2011 Dec.
- Jones RM, et al. Efficacy of mood stabilisers in the treatment of impulsive or repetitive aggressionJones RM, Arlidge J, Gillham R, Reagu S, van den Bree M, Taylor PJ. Efficacy of mood stabilisers in the treatment of impulsive or repetitive aggression: systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Psychiatry. 2011;198(2):93-98. PMID: 21282779
- Kroenke K, et al. Anxiety disorders in primary careKroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB, Monahan PO, Löwe B. Anxiety disorders in primary care: prevalence, impairment, comorbidity, and detection. Ann Intern Med. 2007;146(5):317-325. PMID: 17339617
- Kroenke K. Unburdening the difficult clinical encounter.Kroenke K. Unburdening the difficult clinical encounter. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(4):333-334. PMID: 19237715
- Schultz SH, North SW, Shields CG. SchizophreniaSchultz SH, North SW, Shields CG. Schizophrenia: a review. Am Fam Physician. 2007;75(12):1821-1829. PMID: 17619525
- Sim LA, et al. Identification and treatment of eating disorders in the primary care settingSim LA, McAlpine DE, Grothe KB, Himes SM, Cockerill RG, Clark MM. Identification and treatment of eating disorders in the primary care setting. Mayo Clin Proc. 2010;85(8):746-751. PMID: 20605951
- Stein MB, et al. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with panic disorderStein MB, Goin MK, Pollack MH, et al. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with panic disorder. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association, 2009.
- Wilens TE, et al. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults.Wilens TE, Faraone SV, Biederman J. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. JAMA. 2004;292(5):619-623. PMID: 15292088
16. Geriatric Medicine
- Budnitz DS, et al. Emergency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in older AmericansBudnitz DS, Lovegrove MC, Shehab N, Richards CL. Emergency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in older Americans. N Engl J Med. 2011;365:2002-2012. PMID: 22111719
- Burgio KL, et al. Behavioral therapy to enable women with urge incontinence to discontinue drug treaBurgio KL, Kraus SR, Menefee S, et al; Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network. Behavioral therapy to enable women with urge incontinence to discontinue drug treatment: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149(3):161-169. PMID: 18678843
- Carr DB, Ott BR. The older adult driver with cognitive impairmentCarr DB, Ott BR. The older adult driver with cognitive impairment: “It's a very frustrating life”. JAMA. 2010;303(16):1632-1641. [Erratum in: JAMA. 2010;303(23):2357]. PMID: 20424254
- Fong TG, et al. Development and validation of a brief cognitive assessment toolFong TG, Jones RN, Rudolph JL, et al. Development and validation of a brief cognitive assessment tool: the sweet 16. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(5):432-427. PMID: 21059967
- Garfinkel D, et al. Feasibility [...] discontinuation of multiple medicationsGarfinkel D, Mangin D. Feasibility study of a systematic approach for discontinuation of multiple medications in older adults: addressing polypharmacy. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(18):1648-1654. PMID: 20937924
- Gillespie LD, et al. Interventions for preventing falls in older peopleGillespie LD, Robertson MC, Gillespie WJ, et al. Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(2):CD007146. PMID: 19370674
- Hayes BD, et al. Polypharmacy and the geriatric patient.Hayes BD, Klein-Schwartz W, Barrueto F. Polypharmacy and the geriatric patient. ClinGeriatr Med. 2007;23:371-390. PMID: 17462523
- Kalyani RR, et al. Vitamin D treatment for the prevention of falls in older adultsKalyani RR, Stein B, Valiyil R, Manno R, Maynard JW, Crews DC. Vitamin D treatment for the prevention of falls in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2010;58(7):1299-1310. PMID: 20579169
- Kane RL. Finding the right level of posthospital careKane RL. Finding the right level of posthospital care: “We didn't realize there was any other option for him”. JAMA. 2011;305(3):284-293. PMID: 21245184
- Kinsella GJ, et al. Early intervention for mild cognitive impairmentKinsella GJ, Mullaly E, Rand E, et al. Early intervention for mild cognitive impairment: a randomised controlled trial. J NeurolNeurosurg Psychiatry. 2009;80(7):730-736. PMID: 19332424
- Li C, et al. Validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire 2 in identifying major depressionLi C, Friedman B, Conwell Y, Fiscella K. Validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire 2 (PHQ-2) in identifying major depression in older people. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007;55(4):596-602. PMID: 17397440
- McInnes E, et al. Support surfaces for treating pressure ulcersMcInnes E, Dumville JC, Jammali-Blasi A, Bell-Syer SE. Support surfaces for treating pressure ulcers. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;(12):CD009490. PMID: 22161450
- McInnes E, et al. Support surfaces for pressure ulcer prevention.McInnes E, Jammali-Blasi A, Bell-Syer SE, Dumville JC, Cullum N. Support surfaces for pressure ulcer prevention. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;(4):CD001735. PMID: 21491384
- Panel on Prevention of Falls in Older Persons; American Geriatrics Society and British GeriatricSummary of the Updated American Geriatrics Society/British Geriatrics Society clinical practice guideline for prevention of falls in older persons. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59(1):148-157. PMID: 21226685
- Plassman BL, et al. Prevalence of cognitive impairment without dementia in the USPlassman BL, Langa KM, Fisher GG, et al. Prevalence of cognitive impairment without dementia in the United States. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(6):427-434. PMID: 18347351
- Reddy M, et al. Treatment of pressure ulcersReddy M, Gill SS, Kalkar SR, Wu W, Anderson PJ, Rochon PA. Treatment of pressure ulcers: a systematic review. JAMA. 2008;300(22):2647-2662. PMID: 19066385
- Shamliyan T, et al. Benefits and Harms of Pharmacologic Treatment for UTI in womenShamliyan T, Wyman JF, Ramakrishnan R, Sainfort F, Kane RL. Systematic Review: Benefits and Harms of Pharmacologic Treatment for Urinary Incontinence in Women. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Apr 9 [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22492633 NOW: 22711079
- Studenski S, et al. Gait speed and survival in older adults.Studenski S, Perera S, Patel K, et al. Gait speed and survival in older adults. JAMA. 2011:305(1):50-58. PMID: 21205966
- Wyman JF, et al. Effectiveness of education [...] reducing environmental hazards in the homesWyman JF, Croghan CF, Nachreiner NM, et al. Effectiveness of education and individualized counseling in reducing environmental hazards in the homes of community-dwelling older women. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007;55(10):1548-1556. PMID: 17908058
17. Perioperative Medicine
- Carson JL, et al. Clinical Transfusion Medicine Committee of the AABB. Red Blood Cell TransfusionCarson JL, Grossman BJ, Kleinman S, et al; for the Clinical Transfusion Medicine Committee of the AABB. Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the AABB*. Ann Intern Med. 2012;157(1):49-58. PMID: 22751760
- Douketis JD, Berger PB, et al. The perioperative management of antithrombotic therapyDouketis JD, et al. The perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Chest. 2008;133(6 suppl):299S-339S. PMID: 18574269
- Douketis JD, Spyropoulos AC, et al. Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapyDouketis JD, et al. Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest. 2012;141(2 suppl):e326S-e350S. PMID: 22315266
- Eilers H, et al. Chronic kidney disease: implications for the perioperative periodEilers H, Liu KD, Gruber A, Niemann CU. Chronic kidney disease: implications for the perioperative period. Minerva Anestesiol. 2010;76(9):725-736. PMID: 20820151
- Ford MK, et al. Prediction of perioperative cardiac complications and mortality by the revised cardiFord MK, Beattie WS, Wijeysundera DN. Systematic review: prediction of perioperative cardiac complications and mortality by the revised cardiac risk index. Ann Intern Med. 2010;152(1):26-35. PMID: 20048269
- Hepner DL. The role of testing in the preoperative evaluation.Hepner DL. The role of testing in the preoperative evaluation. Cleve Clin J Med. 2009;76(suppl 4):S22-S27. PMID: 19880831
- Lipshutz AK, Gropper MA. Perioperative glycemic control: an evidence-based review.Lipshutz AK, Gropper MA. Perioperative glycemic control: an evidence-based review. Anesthesiology. 2009;110(2):408-421. PMID: 19194167
- Marik PE, et al. Requirement of perioperative stress doses of corticosteroidsMarik PE, Varon J. Requirement of perioperative stress doses of corticosteroids: a systematic review of the literature. Arch Surg. 2008;143(12):1222-1226. PMID: 19075176
- O’Leary JG, et al. Surgery in the patient with liver disease.O’Leary JG, Yachimski PS, Friedman LS. Surgery in the patient with liver disease. Clin Liver Dis. 2009;13(2):211-231. PMID: 19442915
- Patel MS, Carson JL. Anemia in the preoperative patient.Patel MS, Carson JL. Anemia in the preoperative patient. Med Clin North Am. 2009;93(5):1095-1104. PMID: 19665622
- Qaseem A, et al. Use of intensive insulin therapy for the management of glycemic control in hospitalQaseem A, et al. Use of intensive insulin therapy for the management of glycemic control in hospitalized patients.Ann Intern Med. 2011;154(4):260-267. PMID: 21320941
- Smetana GW, et al. Preoperative pulmonary risk stratification for noncardiothoracic surgerySmetana GW, Lawrence VA, Cornell JE; American College of Physicians. Preoperative pulmonary risk stratification for noncardiothoracic surgery: systematic review for the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2006;144(8):581-595. PMID: 16618956
- Vasu TS, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and postoperative complicationsVasu TS, Doghramji K, Cavallazzi R, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and postoperative complications: clinical use of the STOP-BANG questionnaire. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010;136(10):1020-1024. PMID: 20956751
- Lieb K, Selim M. Preoperative evaluation of patients with neurological disease.Lieb K, Selim M. Preoperative evaluation of patients with neurological disease. Semin Neurol. 2008;28(5):603-610. PMID: 19115168
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