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A Reply to Thomas Stossel on the AMA-CEJA Draft Report
Rebuttal to Stossel's 12 June commentary responding to CEJA's Draft Report: "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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CME
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Bloodstream Infections in Outpatient Oncology Office
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans is an uncommon infection in the healthcare setting, but the current study describes how poor infection control practices promoted an outbreak of A xylosoxidans in a major US metropolitan center.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Use of Mental Health Services Among Disaster Survivors
Some disasters cause severe and lasting psychological effects, challenging delivery of mental health services. What are the rates, predictors and barriers to post-disaster mental health service usage?
Journal Article, July 2008
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CME/CE
Initial Diagnosis of Erosive Esophagitis: A Case Study Approach for Primary Care
Symptoms of GERD that point to erosive esophagitis are addressed in this case challenge to improve detection, management, and patient outcomes.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy For A Diabetic Patient With A Foot Infection
What are appropriate treatment options when considering outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for your patients?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME
APS 2008: Balancing Access and Risk in Acute Pain Management
Steve Passik, PhD, and colleagues present a video spotlight discussing issues related to acute pain management across a variety of clinical settings.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans Bloodstream Infections in Outpatient Oncology Office
Alcaligenes xylosoxidans is an uncommon infection in the healthcare setting, but the current study describes how poor infection control practices promoted an outbreak of A xylosoxidans in a major US metropolitan center.
Journal Article, June 2008
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CME/CE
Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: Clinical Practice, Research, and Development
Pain is the most common reason people seek care in the emergency room setting. Most of this pain is non-trauma related.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Challenging Cases in Acute Blood Pressure Management: Putting the Guidelines Into Practice
Review treatment strategies for acute blood pressure management of acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME
Palpitations in a 19-Year-Old Male With a Rash
A man presents to the ED in Connecticut after recurrent episodes of palpitations, fatigue, and syncope. Multiple, bilateral macular erythematous lesions with central pallor are noted on his thighs. What is the underlying etiology?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Highlights of the American Pain Society 27th Annual Scientific Meeting
The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society covered diverse aspects in pain management ranging from risk factors associated with the development of chronic pain, to the challenges of managing pain in the elderly, to a review of novel therapies in pain, to improving management of acute pain in the emergency department.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME/CE
Adult Immunization Update
Four leading experts in adult immunizations discuss the importance of vaccine delivery and the impact on patient and population health.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
Spontaneous Bruising in a 2-Month-Old
A 2-month-old female with vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and decreased oral intake visits the ED. While there, bruising develops. Two days later, she returns with persistent vomiting. What's going on?
Article, June 2008
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Strategies for Reducing the Door-to-Balloon Time in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Saving a half hour to save more lives. Has your hospital implemented these strategies?
Journal Article, June 2008
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CME/CE
Implementing the Evidence Into Clinical Practice- Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium difficile Infection
What is the classic presentation of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disease due to CDI? What are the recommendations for testing, treatment, and managing this serious infection?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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Less Paper, More Healthcare
Georganne Chapin, JD, MPhil, President and CEO of the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality in Tarrytown, New York, emphasizes why electronics should replace paper in medical record keeping.
Editorial, June 2008
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When Doctors Are Patients: Is There Such a Thing as "Posttraumatic Bliss"?
Roger J. Bulger, MD, President (retired), Association of Academic Health Centers, Washington, DC, and physician cancer survivor, describes "posttraumatic bliss."
Editorial, June 2008
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What is the Most Dangerous Food?
Beware of sushi? Exotic foods? Meat? Paul Auwaerter, MD, reveals in his videoblog the surprising answer to the question: What is the most dangerous food?
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?
Dr. George Lundberg discusses using tap water to cleanse wounds.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME
Perspectives on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: The Persistent Pathogen
MRSA persists as a costly threat. Read updates on prevalence, prevention, and treatment from the ATS 2008 meeting.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
