Betsy Thomas

May 14, 2024 | cfp.ca | Jennifer Young |G. Michael Allan |Betsy Thomas

Clinical questionDo cranberry products prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Bottom lineEvidence is of low quality because of potential publication bias, small studies, and unblinding. If biases are disregarded, cranberry products might reduce the proportion of women with recurrent UTIs to 18% vs 24% with placebo over 1 year or less. Results are inconsistent between populations (eg, children with recurrent UTIs may benefit but not institutionalized elderly patients or pregnant women).

Apr 16, 2024 | cfp.ca | Betsy Thomas |Danielle Perry |Samantha Moe |Ricky Turgeon

Main messageHow does prescribing a high-dose statin compare to a “treat-to-target” strategy in patients with coronary artery disease?

Feb 21, 2024 | cfp.ca | Jennifer Young |G. Michael Allan |Betsy Thomas |Darren Pasay

One of the most common presentations in primary care is the uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), characterized by patient reports of increased frequency, dysuria, urgency, incomplete emptying, or hematuria. It is traditionally ascribed to bacterial overgrowth restricted to the bladder. Another common situation is that of abnormal urinalysis or culture findings from someone (usually 60 or older) who has nonspecific symptoms but no clear urinary symptoms.