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Hemostatic Monitoring for Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Drs. Rodriguez and Ferguson present current strategies for monitoring blood anticoagulation and hemostasis during cardiac surgery.
Medscape Cardiology, June 2008
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of CDI: An Expert Interview With Cassandra D. Salgado, MD, MS
What are the epidemiologic and clinical considerations for the management of CDI? A hospital medical epidemiologist reviews current and emerging trends.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 2008
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CME/CE
Aesthetic Procedures in Skin of Color: An Interview With Julius W. Few, MD
ASAPS'08: Are there special considerations when treating skin of color?
Medscape Dermatology, June 2008
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CME/CE
Injectable Safety: An Interview With Mark L. Jewell, MD
ASAPS'08: How can you protect yourself against unknowingly purchasing counterfeit or gray-market products?
Medscape Dermatology, June 2008
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CME/CE
Fractional Laser Resurfacing: An Interview With Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD
ASAPS'08: What do performing fractional laser resurfacing and aerating a lawn have in common? Find out in this interview with Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD.
Medscape Dermatology, June 2008
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Clinical Issues in the Treatment of Older Women With Breast Cancer: An Expert Interview With Dr. Hyman B. Muss
Dr. Hyman Muss discusses results from CALGB 49907, presented at ASCO 2008, as well as other relevant issues in the treatment of older women with breast cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, 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.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Breast Cancer Curriculum: Looking Ahead to Year 2, 2008-2009
Dr. George Sledge reviews the first year of activities on the Breast Cancer Curriculum and talks about what's in store for Year 2.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant Therapy for Endoscopy or Acute GI Bleeding
In his next video blog for Medscape Gastroenterology, Dr. Johnson discusses new guidelines that provide a more universal "best management strategy," weighing both the GI and cardiovascular risks.
Medscape Gastroenterology, June 2008
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Is There a Limit to the Analgesic Effect of Pain Medications?
Dr. Sergey Motov explores the ceiling effects of analgesics commonly used in the ED: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and opioids.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, June 2008
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Better Assessment and Better Management of Intensive Care Unit Delirium Leads to Better Outcomes for Intensive Care Unit Survivors: An Expert Interview With E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPH
Hypoactive vs hyperactive delirium, do you know the critical difference?
Medscape Critical Care, June 2008
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Response to AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Draft Report on "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Harvard Professor Tom Stossel describes the scholarly ethical basis for industry support for medical research and education.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Clostridium difficile Infection: Is It In Our Backyards?
Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses in his latest videoblog the increasing incidence of community-acquired Clostridium difficile infection and the importance of appropriate patient evaluation and testing.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 2008
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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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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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Fostering Multidisciplinary Cancer Care in a Community Setting
Dr. Ralph Boccia, a community oncologist, speaks with Dr. Michael Choti, a renowned liver surgeon, about the realities and challenges of delivering multidisciplinary cancer care in the community.
NCCN Clinical Practice Oncology Forum, May 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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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for GI Endoscopy
In his next videoblog for Medscape Gastroenterology, Dr. Johnson discusses the new updated guidelines on the restricted indications for use of antibiotics prior to GI procedures.
Medscape Gastroenterology, May 2008
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Examining the Issues in Barrett's Esophagus: An Expert Interview With Prateek Sharma, MD
Prateek Sharma, MD, comments on the latest data about this clinically important lesion, with a view toward implications for screening and surveillance, as framed by data from DDW 2008.
Medscape Gastroenterology, 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
