Non-Medication related topics (A - OB/GYN Topics) - Former EBM I Literature Review Requirements - NEOMED Library at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Cardiology related topics

Drug-eluting stents versus bare metal stents for treating angina
Drug-eluting stents versus bare metal stents for treating acute coronary syndromes
Stents versus primary balloon angioplasty for treating acute myocardial infarction
Leg compression versus bed rest for treating of deep venous thrombosis
Mediterranean diet versus another type of diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
Open surgical repair compared to endovascular repair in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms
Comparing the physician - pharmacist collaboration to usual care for the treatment of resistant hypertension

Comparing weight loss using a low-fat diet versus a low-carbohydrate diet
Comparison of a mobile app versus use of another type of diet for weight loss
Mediterranean diet and olive oil vs. low fat diet for preventing cognitive decline
DASH diet versus higher-fat DASH diet for treating hypertension
Low fat versus ketogenic diets for weight loss

Sigmoidoscopy versus fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening
comparing laparoscopic to open appendectomy
Computed virtual chromoendoscopy versus conventional colonoscopy
Helicobacter pylori test-and-treat versus prompt endoscopy for treating dyspepsia

Exercise via tai chi for reducing falls in older adults
The effect of cognitive impairment on the risk of falling
Morning versus evening injection of teriparatide for treating (or preventing) osteorporosis
Comparing isosorbide mononitrate to alendronate for treating post menopausal osteoporosis

Helicobacter pylori test-and-treat versus prompt endoscopy for treating dyspepsia
Comparing rapid antigen-detection tests to throat cultures for diagnosing Streptococcus infections

Comparing bed rest to staying active (exercise) for treating low back pain
Comparing anterior cervical discectomy with fusion to cervical discectomy without interbody fusion
Discogenic back pain: comparing surgical vs. nonsurgical treatments
Comparing acupuncture and local anesthesia in the treatment of back pain
Acupuncture versus conventional care for chronic lower back pain
Acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, or usual care for treating chronic lower back pain
Yoga versus usual care for treating lower back pain
Yoga versus strength training for treating lower back pain
Yoga versus physical therapy for treating lower back pain
Treating treatment resistant depression with electroconvulsive therapy vs. isoflurane anesthesia
Sertraline pharmacotherapy vs. electrical current therapy for treating depression
Comparing surgery to nonoperative for treating lumbar disc herniation
Comparing percutaneous laser disc decompression to conventional microdiscectomy for the treatment of sciatica
Comparing mindfulness-based stress reduction vs cognitive behavioral therapy to treat low back pain
Comparing mindfulness-based stress reduction to usual care to treat low back pain.
Comparing cognitive behavioral therapy to usual care to treat low back pain