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New Therapies for Acute Pain
Acute pain is one of the primary reasons people seek healthcare treatment in the United States. If left untreated, acute pain can develop into chronic and disabling pain.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, June 2008
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How Do I Differentiate Normal Aging of the Skin From Pathologic Conditions?
I see a lot of geriatric patients. How do I distinguish normal aging of the skin from pathologic conditions?
Medscape Nurses, June 2008
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Pregnancy and Pulmonary Embolism: Which Imaging Study Should Be Used?
An evaluation to rule out PE during pregnancy is especially challenging due to concerns regarding fetal radiation exposure.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, June 2008
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Let's Get Real About Conflicts of Interest in Medicine
John F. Kamp, PhD, JD, Executive Director, Coalition for Healthcare Communication, New York, discusses complexities in conflicts of interest.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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New Insights Into the Effects of Vitamin D Receptor-Activators, Minerals, and Bone Metabolism on ESRD Survival: An Expert Interview With Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD
Medscape interviews Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh on the effects of vitamin D receptor activators (VDRAs) on bone and mineral metabolism and survival in ESRD patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Medscape Nephrology, June 2008
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Daily Tadalafil Prevents Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men
Can once-daily use of tadalafil in smaller doses, 2.5 or 5 mg, also benefit erectile dysfunction?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Overcoming Barriers to Reporting Adverse Drug Events
These strategies make it easier to report adverse drug events, which is an important responsibility for clinicians.
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2008
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Acute Pain in the Emergency Room Setting: An Expert Interview With Knox Todd, MD, MPH
Pain is the most frequent reason patients come to the ED. The practice of acute pain management in the ED is becoming increasingly important.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, May 2008
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Abdominal Obesity Is the Most Hazardous
Dr. George Lundberg emphasizes that abdominal obesity is hazardous to health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Can Opiates Be Administered by Nebulizer?
Some clinicians are using nebulized morphine to treat pain and breathlessness in patients with COPD and CHF, but is there evidence to back that up?
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2008
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Roundworm Transmission From Dogs to Humans: Risk and Prevention
What are the risks for transmission of roundworm from an infected puppy to humans, and what preventive measures can be taken? An expert infectious disease veterinarian addresses a reader's concern.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, May 2008
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Post-Myocardial Infarction Cardiogenic Shock: What's New?
Advances in medical therapies, aggressive reperfusion, and the increasing availability of PCI and cardiac bypass may result in improvements in post-MI cardiogenic shock mortality rates.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, May 2008
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Does Help Smokers to Quit
Dr. George Lundberg discusses the benefits of nicotine replacement therapy.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Launch of Renvela for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States: An Expert Interview With Jose Arruda, MD
Medscape Nephrology interviews Jose Arruda, MD, Chief of Nephrology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, on the US launch of Renvela for chronic kidney disease.
Medscape Nephrology, May 2008
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A Tale of Two Neisseria: Video Blog with Paul Auwaerter, MD, MBA
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In the face of antimicrobial treatment resistance, what are the recommended changes in prescribing related to N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, May 2008
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What Should I Do When I Suspect That a Patient Is Suicidal?
I work in a primary care setting. What is the best course of action if I suspect that a patient is suicidal?
Medscape Nurses, May 2008
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Infectious Syphilis: The Return of an Epidemic
An infectious syphilis epidemic returns to challenge public health. As past becomes present, what do clinicians need to know about this sexually transmitted infection?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, May 2008
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What Are the Risks of Contracting MRSA From Domesticated Animals?
Is there a risk of contracting MRSA from domesticated animals? An expert answers a reader's question about disease transmission from animals to humans.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, May 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Retirement May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Retirement may be hazardous to your health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
