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CME
A Case of Synchronous Bilateral Testicular Seminoma
Bilateral synchronous testicular tumors are rare but may require different management from what is routine for unilateral tumors. The current case report features a literature review that examines the best practice for the management of bilateral testicular tumors.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: Primary Care and Challenges
Learn about initiating insulin therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes, identifying barriers to treatment, and managing weight gain associated with therapy.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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The Changing Paradigm of Pain Policy: Effects on Clinical Care
Physicians are in conflict about aggressively treating their patients in pain while following federal and state opioid prescribing policies.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Diet and Acne: A Myth?
Should we reconsider the role of diet in acne in the face of recent studies?
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Insulin: A Last Resort?
Why is insulin often seen as a last resort?
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Ongoing Challenges in the Management of Chronic Hepatitis C
Numerous challenges in eradicating HCV continue to face physicians and patients alike. Nizar Zein, MD, explores the issues with a view toward potential future trends in therapeutic strategies.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Factitious Usher Syndrome: A New Type of Factitious Disorder
A 51-year-old woman feigns a genetic form of deafblindness with no apparent external gain.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Insomnia and the Aging Patient -- A Case Study
Dr. Phyllis Zee discusses the management of insomnia in an older adult using a case-based approach.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME
A Case of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Challenge of Improving Outcomes
Symptoms of PAH are addressed in this case study to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Treating Insomnia in Patients With Psychiatric Comorbidities: A Case Study
Dr. Ruth Benca discusses the relationships of insomnia with psychiatric disorders in a case-based format.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Acute Pain Management: Overcoming Barriers and Enhancing Treatment
Acute pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit their physicians. Although many effective treatments are available to manage acute pain, barriers to appropriate treatment still exist.
Clinical Case, June 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
DDW 2008: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scott Plevy, MD, and Bret Lashner, MD, provide in-depth clinical updates on the latest issues in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, based on selected sessions at DDW 2008.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME
DDW 2008: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Leading authorities Nicholas Talley, MD, PhD, and Brian Lacy, MD, PhD, provide clinical insight into topical issues in gastroparesis, CC, and IBS, based on selected sessions at DDW 2008.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME
DDW 2008: Select Topics in GI Oncology -- Issues in CRC and Applications of EUS
Douglas Rex, MD, and Charles J. Lightdale, MD, offer comprehensive clinical discussion on current concepts in GI oncology and applications of EUS, as presented at DDW 2008.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME
DDW 2008: GERD/Acid-Related Disorders
Brooks Cash, MD, FACP, FACG, addresses current and emerging roles for PPIs in GERD and related conditions, as based on data presented at DDW 2008.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME
DDW 2008: Highlights in Liver Disease
Tram Tran, MD, and William Balistreri, MD, discuss the latest information about viral hepatitis and NAFLD/NASH, as based on selected sessions at DDW 2008.
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME
Dawning of a New Age in Type 2 Diabetes Care: An Expanding Role for Injectable Agents
Review the challenges that exist in the care of patients with type 2 diabetes, and explore effective strategies to overcome those challenges and successfully integrate injectable agents into patient treatment regimens.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, June 2008
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CME/CE
Acne Therapy
Review the pathogenesis and treatment of acne in this video lecture presented by James J. Leyden, MD
Slide/Lecture Presentation, June 2008
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CME/CE
Postmenopausal Systemic Hormone Therapy: Reaching Consensus at Last on Benefit and Risk
This live presentation--developed by Medscape, The North American Menopause Society, and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health--features expert faculty discussing current menopause management, including the benefits and risks of hormone therapy.
Commentary, June 2008
