Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialVitamin D supplementation for nonspecific musculoskeletal pain in non-Western immigrants: a randomized controlled trial.
Many non-Western immigrants report musculoskeletal pains that are hard to treat. We studied the effect of high-dose vitamin D(3) on nonspecific persistent musculoskeletal complaints in vitamin D-deficient non-Western immigrants and assessed correlation of pain patterns with benefit. ⋯ There is a small positive effect 6 weeks after high-dose vitamin D(3) on persistent nonspecific musculoskeletal pain. Future research should focus on longer follow-up, higher supplementation doses, and mental health.
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Annals of family medicine · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialPromoting safe prescribing in primary care with a contraceptive vital sign: a cluster-randomized controlled trial.
Routine assessment of women's pregnancy intentions and contraceptive use-a so-called contraceptive vital sign-may help primary care physicians identify patients who need preconception or contraceptive counseling and be of particular benefit when teratogenic medications are prescribed. ⋯ A contraceptive vital sign improves documentation of contraceptive use; however, ongoing efforts are needed to improve provision of preconception and contraceptive services.