Treating Sinusitis (AAFP) →
Millions of people are prescribed antibiotics each year for sinusitis.
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Treating Sleep Problems (APA) →
If you have insomnia, antipsychotic drugs should not be the first choice of treatment.
Triptans for Migraine →
If nonprescription pain relievers don't work for you, the next step may be a triptan.
Tubal Ligation (Healthcare Bluebook) →
What's a fair price for a tubal ligation procedure?
TURP (Healthcare Bluebook) →
What's a fair price for the TURP procedure?
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs (ACP) →
The best drug choice usually isn't one of the newer, heavily advertised ones.
Unnecessary Treatments in the Emergency Room (ACEP) →
Three procedures commonly used in the emergency room are unnecessary in many cases.
Upper Endoscopy for GERD (ACP) →
People with heartburn often undergo a procedure called endoscopy to see if GERD is the cause.
Vasectomy (Healthcare Bluebook) →
What's a fair price for a vasectomy?
Vision Care for Children (AAPOS) →
There are several common vision tests and procedures that many children do not need.
