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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.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, June 2008
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New Developments in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Eric Hollander, MD, Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry; Director, Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence, NY, describes the newest information on autism.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Sterile Water Is Better Than Acupuncture in Relieving the Pain of Labor
Dr. George Lundberg talks about the benefits of sterile water injections for pain relief during labor.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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International Society of Hypertension, World Hypertension, and Three New Classes of Antihypertensive Drugs
New data on the worldwide burden of hypertension, new US guidelines for BP monitoring, the latest BPLTTC meta-analysis, and no less than 3 potential new classes of antihypertensive drugs this month.
Medscape Cardiology, June 2008
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Cease and Desist Order Against Genomics Companies in California
Dr. Eric Topol's latest video blog on genomic medicine discusses the recent California state order to cease and desist for all consumer genomics companies.
Medscape Pathology, June 2008
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Improving Evidence-Based Care for Heart Failure Patients
Gaps in care represent a "call to action" for cardiologists and other clinicians to step up and make sure they are providing high-quality HF care that will result in better outcomes.
Medscape Cardiology, 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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Updates on Diagnosis of Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia and on Intensivist Impact on Intensive Care Unit Outcomes
Differential diagnosis of NSIP is updated in this review. A report of full-time intensivist impact on ICU patient outcomes for more than 100,000 critically ill is put in perspective by Dr. Shorr.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, June 2008
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Pharmacoeconomics of Elevated Triglycerides and Their Management
Joel W. Hay, PhD, reviews the pharmacoeconomics of the management of elevated triglycerides.
Medscape Family Medicine, 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?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 2008
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Management of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy for Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Procedures or Presenting With 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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Unraveling the Mysteries of Unknown Primary Carcinomas
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman describes research that seeks to replace "one-treatment-fits-all" regimens for carcinoma of unknown primary with more tailored approaches based on molecular profiling.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Nurses Journal Scan, May 2008
Article summaries include recent guidelines (heart disease in women and asthma), improving sexual assault examinations, assessing vision in the elderly, and depression and MS.
Medscape Nurses, 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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Climate Change and Infectious Diseases
A changing climate affects not only the burden of infectious diseases, but also the interrelationships of those sectors responsible for reducing that burden.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 2008
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What Is the Value of "Baseline Coagulation" Studies in Patients Starting Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin and Warfarin Therapy?
Dr. Robert Glatter discusses the role of baseline coagulation studies in patients beginning low-molecular-weight heparin and warfarin therapy.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, 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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New Developments in Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Drugs: An Expert Interview With Peter J. Weiden, MD
Several long-acting depot antipsychotic agents are or will soon be available for treating patients with schizophrenia. What advantages do these treatments bring, and where will they fit in?
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2008
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Treating Patients With Depression and Comorbid Cardiovascular Disease
In Dr. Nemeroff's next videoblog, learn which antidepressants are most effective and which to avoid in treating depression with comorbid cardiovascular disease and why you should treat to remission.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, 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
