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• Is Sublingual Immunotherapy Effective for Allergies? Sublingual immunotherapy is an option in patients with allergies who can't tolerate, or wish to avoid, injections.
  Ask the Experts, May 2012
• How Can I Help Patients Get Their Medications? Resources are available to assist patients who cannot afford their medications.
  Ask the Experts, July 2011
• How Should Swimmer's Ear (Acute Otitis Externa) Be Managed? It's the season for swimmer's ear. Here is a review of the essentials in management of this common condition.
  Ask the Experts, July 2011
• What's New in the Treatment of Psoriasis? Ted Scott reviews the very latest treatments for psoriasis.
  Ask the Experts, June 2011
• Does Long-term Corticosteroid Use Necessitate PCP Prophylaxis? Some patients use corticosteroids for prolonged periods of time. Are they at risk for pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)?
  Ask the Experts, May 2011
• How Effective Is Penicillin Skin Testing? Does skin testing identify all patients allergic to penicillin?
  Ask the Experts, November 2010
• How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying? I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
  Ask the Experts, October 2010
• Should Intestinal Healing Be Assessed in Treated Celiac Patients? Can we assume that patients with celiac disease who are following a gluten-free diet have achieved mucosal healing? Should these patients undergo regular testing?
  Ask the Experts, August 2010
• How Allergic Rhinitis Care Be Individualized in a Managed Care Environment? Clinicians are often frustrated by the rules that govern patient management in managed care systems, even for common concerns, such as allergic rhinitis.
  Ask the Experts, June 2010
• Why Do Beta-Lactams Cause Rashes? What causes rashes associated with beta-lactam use? Are all rashes "allergic" in nature?
  Ask the Experts, May 2010
• How Does Levalbuterol (Xopenex®) Compare With Albuterol? Does levalbuterol, the active enantiomer of albuterol, have any advantages over albuterol in treating respiratory conditions?
  Ask the Experts, March 2010
• Triple Rule-out CTA in the Emergency Department Is triple rule-out CTA the best diagnostic modality for distinguishing the cause of chest pain in the emergency department?
  Ask the Experts, April 2009
• Is Gardasil Recommended for Young Women Already Exposed to HPV? Many clinicians are uncertain as to whether they should recommend Gardasil vaccination to young women who have already tested positive for human papillomavirus or who have had an abnormal Pap test.
  Ask the Experts, April 2009
• Pros and Cons of Using Bundles to Prevent Infection in the ICU Bundles seem to be everywhere. Read our expert's tips on implementing bundles in the ICU.
  Ask the Experts, March 2009
• Am I Ready for Residency? These guidelines can help ease the transition from medical school to medical practice.
  Ask the Experts, February 2009
• What Antibiotic Covers MSSA Infection? Is piperacillin/tazobactam adequate, or should you add a penicillinase-resistant penicillin?
  Ask the Experts, February 2009
• Are Board Scores Important When Applying for Residency? Many programs use these scores to screen applicants, but there are other important factors as well.
  Ask the Experts, February 2009
• Do I Need Anxiety Medication? "Exams make me so nervous that I perform poorly. Would medication help?"
  Ask the Experts, January 2009
• When Is Skin Testing for Penicillin Allergy Indicated? Many patients report penicillin allergies, but who is really allergic, and who needs skin testing?
  Ask the Experts, January 2009
• How Should I Schedule My Clinical Rotations? Some general principles can help you maximize your clinical experience.
  Ask the Experts, January 2009

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