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CME/CE
APHA 2007: Focus on Women's Health
APHA '07: Women's health concerns, including contraceptive behavior among adolescents, emergency contraception, and health in midlife and later years, were the focus of many presentations.
Conference Coverage, May 2008
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Congress Passes Genetic Privacy Bill
In this videoblog, Dr. Eric Topol updates us on some of the details and discusses what this might mean for the future if it is signed into law.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Can A Topical Immunomodulating Agent Obviate Need for Surgery in Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia?
Results of a small placebo-controlled study suggest that a topical cream may serve as an alternative to surgery for some patients with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Honor Killings -- Still a Burning Issue in Pakistan
A reader brings to light a practice in Pakistan that many do not know exists.
Letter, May 2008
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CME/CE
NCCN Task Force Report: Breast Cancer in the Older Woman
How will these NCCN guidelines affect the management of older women with breast cancer?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, May 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 2008
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Patients: An Untapped Safety Resource
Julia A. Hallisy, DDS, a dentist in San Francisco, California, teaches how patients can protect themselves.
Editorial, May 2008
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 2008
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Primary Cesarean Deliveries Prior to Labor in the United States, 1979-2004
What is the annual percent of primary cesarean deliveries prior to labor in the United States from 1979 through 2004? What factors explain trends in primary cesareans prior to labor?
Journal Article, May 2008
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CME
Drug Insight: Choosing a Drug Treatment Strategy for Women With Osteoporosis--An Evidence-Based Clinical Perspective
Identifying women with osteoporosis at high risk of fractures determines which drug therapy is effective at reducing fracture risk. Patient- and drug related determinants of initiating pharmacotherapy for fracture prevention are reviewed.
Journal Article, May 2008
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CME
Time of Day Is Associated With Postoperative Morbidity: An Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data
Does working nine-to-five keep your patients alive?
Journal Article, April 2008
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CME/CE
Educating the Health Professional for Improving Cultural Competency
An expert panel discusses three areas of cultural competence--bias, language barriers, and communication--in the context of clinician-patient vignettes.
Commentary, April 2008
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CME/CE
Cultural Competency in Healthcare: A Clinical Review and Video Vignettes From the National Medical Association
Clinician-patient vignettes demonstrate 3 areas of cultural challenges for healthcare providers: bias, language barriers, and communication problems.
Clinical Review, April 2008
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CME
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Treatment Over Time
Dr. Massimo Cristofanilli guides us through the challenging diagnosis and management of inflammatory breast cancer.
Clinical Case, April 2008
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Maternal Tobacco Use and Its Preimplantation Effects on Fertility: More Reasons to Stop Smoking
How is a woman's ability to conceive related to active and passive smoking? What facets of fertility are affected by tobacco smoke exposure? How are offspring impacted by in utero exposure to smoking?
Journal Article, April 2008
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Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer: An Expert Interview With JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH
Dr. JoAnn Manson discusses menopause management in primary care, specifically focusing on the relationship between hormone therapy and breast cancer.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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Combination Chemotherapy May Be A Reasonable Alternative to Pelvic Radiation in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer
Dr. Maurie Markman describes the somewhat controversial work of investigators who explored the relative role of chemotherapy vs. pelvic radiation in intermediate- or high-risk endometrial cancer.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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Announcing the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Section of The Medscape Journal of Medicine
David Goldenberg, MD, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, announces this new section of The Medscape Journal.
Editorial, April 2008
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CME/CE
Drug Mix-Ups Threaten Patient Safety
Many medications are easily confused with other drugs that have similar names. How can you help avoid harmful mix-ups?
Clinical Case, April 2008
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Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: What Is the Optimal Sequence?
Does the sequence of adjuvant chemotherapy and RT affect outcomes for breast cancer patients? Dr. Thomas Buchholz summarizes the findings of several studies that may shed light on this question.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
