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When to See a DoctorEvidence & Dosage

Red flags: persistent pain, sudden changes, a mental health crisis.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
154
With abstract
41
Meta / Systematic / RCT
0
Highly cited
11
Publication years
1994–2106

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Top studies on When to See a Doctor

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Decision aids for people facing health treatment or screening decisions.

    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews2024n=25,492200 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Patient decision aids are interventions designed to support people making health decisions. At a minimum, patient decision aids make the decision explicit, provide evidence-based information about the options and…

  2. The Effects of the Timing of Spinal Surgery after Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Journal of Neurotrauma201310 influential citations

    Abstract The debate over the effects of the timing of surgical spinal decompression after traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) has remained unresolved for over a century. The aim of the current study was to perform a systematic review and…

  3. Screening Mammography in Women 40 to 49 Years of Age: A Systematic Review for the American College of Physicians

    Annals of Internal Medicine20079 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>The risks and benefits of mammography screening among women 40 to 49 years of age remain an important issue for clinical practice.<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the evidence about the risks and benefits of mammography…

  4. Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Adults at Average Risk: A Summary of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

    Annals of Internal Medicine2002n=1,0008 influential citations

    <h4>Purpose</h4>To assess the effectiveness of different colorectal cancer screening tests for adults at average risk.<h4>Data sources</h4>Recent systematic reviews; Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd edition; and focused searches…

  5. Meta-Analysis: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain

    Annals of Internal Medicine20058 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Low back pain limits activity and is the second most frequent reason for physician visits. Previous research shows widespread use of acupuncture for low back pain.<h4>Purpose</h4>To assess acupuncture's effectiveness for…

  6. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Best-Evidence Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

    Annals of Internal Medicine20058 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>While the prognosis for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is poor, ultrasound imaging is an accurate and reliable test for detecting AAAs before rupture.<h4>Purpose</h4>To examine the benefits and harms of…

  7. The Effectiveness of Total Worker Health Interventions: A Systematic Review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop

    Annals of Internal Medicine20168 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>The Total Worker Health (TWH) program of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health aims to advance worker well-being by integrating injury and illness prevention efforts with work-related safety and…

  8. The efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy in somatoform disorders and medically unexplained physical symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

    Journal of Affective Disorders2019n=1,6716 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to update and give an overview of the evidence from published literature that focused on the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in the management of somatoform…

  9. Association between antihypertensive treatment and adverse events: systematic review and meta-analysis

    British medical journal2021n=6505 influential citations

    Objective To examine the association between antihypertensive treatment and specific adverse events. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials of adults receiving antihypertensives…

  10. Minimally Invasive Versus Open Repair for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: Meta-Analysis Showing Reduced Complications, with Similar Outcomes, After Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume2018n=1825 influential citations

    Background: There is no consensus on the optimal technique for repairing an acute Achilles tendon rupture. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the complications, subjective outcomes, and functional results between minimally…

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Are there safety considerations for When to See a Doctor?
• Screening does not appear to be associated with significant physical or psychological harms. • Major treatment harms include an operative mortality rate of 2% to 6% and significant risk for major complications.

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