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What Are the Long-Term Effects After Major Trauma?
Commentary on 2 studies of the long-term effects on pain and general health after major trauma, published March 2008 in the Archives of Surgery and April 2008 in The Journal of Trauma.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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A Reply to Thomas Stossel on the AMA-CEJA Draft Report
Rebuttal to Stossel's 12 June commentary responding to CEJA's Draft Report: "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Expert Viewpoint, July 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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Hemostatic Monitoring for Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Drs. Rodriguez and Ferguson present current strategies for monitoring blood anticoagulation and hemostasis during cardiac surgery.
Expert Viewpoint, 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/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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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.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME/CE
The Treatment of Insomnia in Older Adults
Alon Y. Avidan, MD, MPH, explores the causes and treatment of insomnia in older adults.
Clinical Review, June 2008
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CME/CE
Leg Discomfort in a 35-Year-Old Woman and Hyperactivity in Her 8-Year-Old Son
This interactive case study illustrates how diagnosis of a condition in one family member may aid in the diagnosis of the same condition in another family member who presents with different symptoms.
Clinical Review, June 2008
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CME
Spasticity: A Clinical Review
Spasticity is a common finding in many disorders. Can you treat it?
Article, June 2008
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CME
APS 2008: Balancing Access and Risk in Acute Pain Management
Steve Passik, PhD, and colleagues present a video spotlight discussing issues related to acute pain management across a variety of clinical settings.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
ADHD in Young Adults: Individualizing Treatment in 18-to 25-Year-Old Patients
Young adults with ADHD present unique challenges that require close attention to each individual. How can you tailor treatment in this difficult population? What strategies improve adherence and outcomes?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Treatment-Refractory Depression
Treatment-refractory depression continues to challenge us. Which 4 interventional strategies are gaining ground for the most refractory patients?
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME/CE
Neurobiology and Genetics of Depression
Genetic testing is bringing us closer to tailored treatment for depression, but how much can it really tell us?
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME/CE
Maximizing Outcomes in Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome: Focus on Relevance of the Disorder, Biological Basis, Diagnosis, and Management
RLS has a significant impact on quality of life. This comprehensive review highlights key factors in diagnosis and management while focusing on clinical relevance and the biologic basis of RLS.
Clinical Review, June 2008
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CME
Strategies for Blood Management in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery
Drs. Ferraris, Levy, and Hammon explore identifying patients who are at high risk of bleeding in cardiothoracic surgery and discuss multimodal interventions for reducing bleeding and blood transfusion.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
APA 2008: Depression
How can we improve identification of major depression in children and teens? What new pharmacologic and interventional treatments show promise?
Conference Coverage, June 2008
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CME/CE
Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: Clinical Practice, Research, and Development
Pain is the most common reason people seek care in the emergency room setting. Most of this pain is non-trauma related.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Novel and Emerging Therapies in Pain Treatment
Millions of Americans have chronic and acute pain, and new therapies are needed to appropriately manage their pain.
Clinical Case, June 2008
