TODD Y. CHADWELL, MD

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1991 – 2005 NPI: 1225031941
Surgery
Renal DialysisDouble-Blind MethodAnti-Bacterial AgentsKidney Failure, ChronicStudentsUniversitiesPatient SatisfactionRhinitisFinancing, OrganizedPlacebosAmoxicillinSinusitisSuppurationPennsylvania

Practice Location

1700 RING RD
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701-9497

Phone: (270) 769-5551

What does TODD CHADWELL research?

Dr. Chadwell researches the effectiveness of antibiotics for sinusitis, a condition where patients experience symptoms like facial pressure and nasal discomfort. Specifically, he studied patients with pus in their nasal cavities and those whose symptoms lasted over a week. His research evaluates whether antibiotics can improve recovery times or overall symptoms compared to a placebo (an inactive treatment).

Key findings

  • In a study of 135 patients, 48% taking amoxicillin (an antibiotic) showed full improvement in their symptoms, compared to 37% of those on a placebo.
  • Patients receiving antibiotics had a median recovery time of 8 days, while those on placebo took a median of 12 days.
  • Despite faster improvement in the antibiotic group, the overall difference in the percentage of patients fully improving was not statistically significant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Chadwell study sinusitis?
Yes, Dr. Chadwell focuses on sinusitis, particularly the role of antibiotics in treating this condition.
What treatments has Dr. Chadwell researched?
He has researched the use of antibiotics, specifically amoxicillin, for patients with sinusitis complaints.
Is Dr. Chadwell's work relevant to patients with sinusitis?
Yes, his research is directly relevant to patients experiencing sinusitis symptoms as it helps determine the effectiveness of antibiotics.

Publications in plain English

Are antibiotics beneficial for patients with sinusitis complaints? A randomized double-blind clinical trial.

2005

The Journal of family practice

Merenstein D, Whittaker C, Chadwell T, Wegner B, D'Amico F

Plain English
This study looked at whether antibiotics are helpful for patients who have sinusitis symptoms, specifically those with pus in their nasal cavity and facial pressure lasting over a week. Out of 135 patients, 48% taking antibiotics (amoxicillin) showed full improvement compared to 37% on a placebo, but the difference wasn't significant. However, the antibiotic group did see noticeable improvement faster, taking a median of 8 days compared to 12 days for the placebo group. This matters because it highlights that most patients with these symptoms may not benefit from antibiotics, though some might. Who this helps: Patients experiencing sinusitis symptoms.

PubMed

Model rehab program for college students on dialysis struggling to survive.

1991

Nephrology news & issues

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PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Dan Merenstein Carl Whittaker Brian Wegner Frank D'Amico

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