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CME/CE
Atrophic Vaginitis: An Undertreated Epidemic, Part I
An aging population and concerns about use of hormone therapy have resulted in an increasing number of menopausal women who are experiencing problems associated with atrophic vaginitis.
Commentary, July 2008
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News From Clinical Trials in Multifactorial Hypertension
ASH 2008: Substudy and other data from the ON-TARGET, TRANSCEND, AASK, ACCORD, EXCEED, and ACCOMPLISH trials.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Pediatric Hypertension: Does It Have an Impact on Cognition?
ASH 2008: Hypertension is an early warning of cardiovascular events later in life -- but when it occurs in children is it already a sign of cognitive deficits?
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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How Emergency Physicians Think
"The ED is a natural laboratory for the study of error," Dr. Patrick Croskerry announces during the Fourth Annual Mediterranean EM Conference. Read the full review of his compelling research.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Adjuvant Therapy in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
In this expert column, Dr. Heather Wakelee examines the increasingly routine use of adjuvant therapy for patients with early stage non-small-cell lung cancer.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Survival Impact of Vitamin D Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients
Lavinia Aura Negrea, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western University, reviews recent survival data and the role of vitamin D supplementation in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Eat as You Wish After Major Upper GI Surgery
Dr. George Lundberg discusses eating after major GI surgery.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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A Reader Responds to "Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?"
A reader weighs in on the debate of tap water vs saline for cleaning wounds.
Letter, July 2008
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Does Switching Statins Increase the Risk for Adverse Events?
Patients on statin therapy sometimes must switch from one statin to another. Does that increase the risk of developing an adverse reaction?
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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FDA Issues Black Box Warnings for Fluoroquinolones
What's behind the new FDA black box warnings for fluoroquinolones? Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses the recent major labeling change in his videoblog.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: The Role of the Epstein-Barr Virus
The etiology of nasopharyngeal cancer is multifactorial and includes genetic susceptibility and prior infection with the Epstein-Barr virus.
Clinical Review, July 2008
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CME/CE
A Cryptic Reason for Shortness of Breath in a Young Man
A 24-year-old man with Down syndrome presents to the ED with a history of flank pain, hematuria, and shortness of breath. He has a history of bilateral cryptorchidism that was corrected. What is the diagnosis?
Clinical Case, July 2008
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Methylnaltrexone: Relief for Opiate-Induced Constipation
Can selective mu-opioid receptor blockers provide relief for this common side effect of opiates?
Journal Article, July 2008
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What Is the Risk of Osteonecrosis in Long-term Survivors of Cancer?
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses findings from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, which highlight the importance of long-term studies.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Managing Lipid Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease: An Expert Commentary With Nosratola D. Vaziri, MD, MACP
Nosratola D. Vaziri, MD, MACP, from the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at UCI Medical Center discusses the management of lipid disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Registered Nurses' Use of Electronic Health Records: Findings From a National Survey
This study assesses routine use of a minimally functional electronic health record among registered nurses working in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Journal Article, July 2008
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CME
Improving Practice Performance: HPV Vaccination
Review clinical updates and new recommendations in the treatment of HPV, and understand the effectiveness and safety of the HPV quadrivalent vaccine for all females between ages 9 and 26.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, July 2008
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CME
Intravenous Iron in Oncology
Intravenous iron (IV Fe) is underused in oncology patients with anemia due to misinterpretation and misunderstanding of the clinical nature of adverse events related to its administration. The indications for IV Fe use in cancer patients with anemia are reviewed.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Might Make Some Money If...
Bob Morrow, MD, chats in this video blog about the overwhelming load of nonpaid medical services.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Current Perspectives on Pneumonia in Clinical Practice
In this expert interview, Michael Niederman, MD, considers clinical management trends to prevent and treat pneumonia caused by ever-evolving pathogens in at-risk patient populations.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
