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Check Your Emergency Stockpiles as You Set Your Clocks, Says APHA
An APHA biannual campaign is reminding Americans to create or update their emergency preparedness stockpiles when they change their clocks on Sunday, November 2. What supplies should be on hand?
Journal Article, October 2008
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Number of U.S. Uninsured Falls to 45.7 Million, Census Shows: More People in Government Health Programs
US uninsurance rate in 2007 was 15.3 percent, down from 15.8 percent in 2006, according to the US Census Bureau. Learn about other findings from the bureau's annual report and what this news will mean
Journal Article, October 2008
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Can Topiramate Attenuate Psychotropic-Induced Weight Gain?
Many psychiatric patients experience weight gain while taking psychotropic drugs, but topiramate may help them shed those extra pounds.
Expert Viewpoint, October 2008
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Translating Hemoglobin A1c Into Average Glucose Values
Many diabetic patients who are familiar with blood glucose values may not be able to interpret glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. How do HbA1c levels correlate with blood glucose values?
Journal Article, October 2008
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The Effectiveness of Intradialytic Exercise Prescription on Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
This review examines 4 recent studies that evaluate whether exercise in patients undergoing dialysis for chronic kidney disease has any effect on their quality of life.
Journal Article, October 2008
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CME
Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis: Practical Strategies to Improve Clinical Outcomes
What are the appropriate pharmacotherapeutic choices for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis?
Clinical Case, October 2008
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CME/CE
A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest
A 17-year-old male was found in cardiac arrest following a blow to the chest. The patient immediately dropped to the ground and was unresponsive after being elbowed by a teammate who ran into him. What is the likely pathophysiology that led to the cardiac arrest?
Clinical Case, October 2008
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APHA's 136th Annual Meeting in San Diego Oct. 25-29: 13,000 Expected
The 2008 APHA annual meeting will focus on cross-border public health issues that impact health and ways in which today's global public health challenges can be resolved. Learn more about the events.
Journal Article, October 2008
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Lack of Health Insurance Coverage Among Working-age Adults, Evidence From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 1993-2006
The number of people without health insurance continues to grow. What are the trends in lack of health insurance coverage among working-age US adults from 1993-2006? Which populations lack coverage?
Journal Article, October 2008
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CME
ANCA-Negative Glomerulonephritis Associated With Nonasthmatic Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome can be difficult to diagnose and carries a significant risk for mortality. The current case study and review highlight the diagnosis and treatment of Churg-Strauss syndrome.
Journal Article, October 2008
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CME
Strategies for Discovering Novel Cancer Biomarkers Through Utilization of Emerging Technologies
Cancer biomarkers are used to help diagnose and manage patients, and new technologies promise to increase the application of cancer biomarkers in the clinical setting. The current review highlights advances in the field of cancer biomarkers.
Journal Article, October 2008
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Insulin and Visually Impaired Patients
How can diabetes educators help visually impaired diabetes patients manage insulin injections?
Expert Viewpoint, September 2008
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Delayed Adjuvant Chemotherapy in a Premenopausal Woman With Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer?
Will taxane-based chemotherapy improve outcome for a premenopausal patient 3 years after diagnosis? Dr. Eric Winer looks at the evidence.
Expert Viewpoint, September 2008
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CDI: A Global Perspective of an Epidemic
Why is there a global epidemic of CDI, and how can it be controlled?
Expert Viewpoint, September 2008
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Once Trained to Kill, Now Learning to Heal
An Australian medical student's life experiences intermingle with his medical training, producing vivid stories on his blog.
Article, September 2008
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Recognizing Nonadherence in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Maintaining Treatment Adherence in the Long Term
Nearly 40% of patients with MS may stop their prescribed regimen within 2-5 years of treatment initiation. What factors influence nonadherence? How can you improve long-term adherence?
Journal Article, September 2008
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CME
Best Practices: Opportunities to OPTIMIZE and IMPROVE HF Care
This review of both the OPTIMIZE-HF and IMPROVE HF registries of in- and outpatient HF care gives clinicians a reference point as to whether they are guideline compliant.
Clinical Review, September 2008
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CME/CE
Communicating Drug Risks to Patients
Besides legal concerns, there are many positive reasons to inform patients about the effectiveness and safety of the drugs they are taking.
Clinical Review, September 2008
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CME
Pharmacologic Stress Agents: A New Era
A new class of adenosine A2a agents, used in concert with radionuclide imaging, are poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and prognosis of coronary artery disease.
Commentary, September 2008
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CME/CE
Summer AAD 2008: Psoriasis
AAD Summer Meeting: Treatment paradigms for psoriasis are constantly evolving. What can we look forward to in the coming years?
Conference Coverage, September 2008
