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Proton-Pump Inhibitors and Bone Fracture Risk: Fact or Fiction?
In his next video blog, Dr. Johnson comments on a recent article in CMAJ further exploring the relation between duration of exposure to PPIs and risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.
Medscape Gastroenterology, August 2008
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Psychological Stress During Pregnancy May Kill the Fetus
Dr. George Lundberg discusses how pregnancy psychological stress can harm the fetus.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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When Is it Appropriate to Use Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy in the Emergency Department?
Dr. Noelle Rotondo discusses the protocols and risks associated with using methotrexate in the ED for ectopic pregancies.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, August 2008
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Can Pharmacists Improve the Accuracy of Medication Histories?
Physicians may be missing important pieces of a patient's medication history at hospital admission.
August 2008
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adolescent Depression
When initial SSRI treatment fails, what are the next steps for treating adolescent depression. In his latest videoblog, Dr. Robert Findling discusses combining behavioral and pharmacologic therapy.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2008
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When Your Patients and In-laws Ask Whether They Should Receive the Shingles Vaccine
In his most recent videoblog, Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses the shingles vaccine and its implications for inquiring patients, in-laws, and healthcare providers.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, August 2008
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Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Changes in Practice Required?
CA-MRSA incidence is on the rise. Accurate early diagnosis and appropriate management are key factors in improving patient outcomes.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, August 2008
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Conservative Therapy Taught in Primary Care Setting Improves Reflux Symptoms in Infants?
A study published in the March 2008 issue of the Journal of Pediatrics looks at interventions for GER.
Medscape Pediatrics, August 2008
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What's the Impact of Air Bags After Trauma?
Commentary on a study on the impact of air bags on trauma, published May 2008 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
August 2008
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The Association Between Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and Mortality in Men With Moderate to Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
Lynda Szczech, MD, from Duke University Medical Center, offers her viewpoint on a recent study suggesting that SHPT is associated with higher mortality in patients with CKD.
Medscape Nephrology, August 2008
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Is Penicillin Safe in a Patient Allergic to Cephalosporins?
Can a patient who is allergic to cephalosporins receive a penicillin-class antimicrobial?
Medscape Pharmacists, August 2008
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Retooling for an Aging America
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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Topical Negative Pressure Wound Therapy -- Is it Justified?
Commentary on a study of whether negative-pressure wound therapy is justified, published May 2008 in the British Journal of Surgery.
August 2008
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Eating Right After Surgery -- Tricky or Treat?
Commentary on a study about whether eating right after surgery is safe, published May 2008 in the Archives of Surgery.
August 2008
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Trends in Oral Contraception: An Expert Interview With Dr. Andrew Kaunitz
Areas explored include latest oral contraceptive regimens and continued use in older women, according to ACOG 2008 data.
August 2008
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You Should Treat Patients Over the Age of 80 Who Have Hypertension
Dr. George Lundberg discusses the importance of treating really old patients who have hypertension.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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California Data Do Not Support a Link Between Thimerosal in Vaccines and Autism
A study published in the January 2008 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry looks at California Department of Developmental Services data.
August 2008
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Serum D-Dimer and Aortic Dissection
Rapid and accurate detection of aortic dissection is critical to managing patients with chest pain or suspected ACS in the ED. Are serum D-dimer levels a safe and effective measure to "rule out" AD?
Medscape Emergency Medicine, August 2008
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Placebo in Psychiatric Clinical Trials
Why is placebo relatively effective in antidepressant trials? Should psychiatric drugs be tested against placebo? In his latest videoblog, Dr. Charles Nemeroff discusses the placebo effect.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2008
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Number of Endoscopic Biopsy Specimens Needed to Confirm a Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
David Johnson, MD, provides clinical commentary on a recent article published in Gastrointestestinal Endoscopy investigating how many duodenal biopsies are needed to diagnose celiac disease.
August 2008
