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Children and Obesity -- Should Every Child Be Screened?
Virginia A. Moyer, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas, and of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, reports on screening children for obesity.
Editorial, April 2008
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Drug Safety Relies on YOU, the Healthcare Professional, to Find and Report New Serious Adverse Reactions
Judith K. Jones, MD, PhD, President & CEO, The Degge Group, Ltd., Arlington, Virginia, explains why and how to report adverse drug events.
Editorial, April 2008
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Mechanisms of Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Agents
How do prostaglandins help to balance aqueous humor outflow?
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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34th Annual North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Meeting
NANOS 2008 focused on the neurologic, vascular, and ophthalmic conditions that contribute to neuro-ophthalmic disorders.
Conference Coverage, April 2008
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CME
Highlights of the 34th Annual North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Meeting
NANOS 2008 focused on the neurologic, vascular, and ophthalmic conditions that contribute to neuro-ophthalmic disorders.
Conference Coverage, April 2008
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A Question of Priorities in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
M. Carolina Hinestrosa, MA, MPH, Executive Vice President, Programs and Planning, National Breast Cancer Coalition, Washington, DC, gives a cautionary challenge on proper use of ESAs.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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CME
Highlights of the American Glaucoma Society 2008 Annual Meeting
AGS 2008 highlighted the importance of detecting glaucoma early, while detailing some of the latest thinking in causes and treatment of the disease.
Conference Coverage, April 2008
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The Missing Link in America's Efforts to Improve Global Health
Roger J. Bulger, MD, President and CEO (retired), Association of Academic Health Centers, Washington, DC, discusses priorities for spending on global health.
Editorial, April 2008
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American Glaucoma Society 2008 Annual Meeting
AGS 2008 highlighted the importance of detecting glaucoma early, while detailing some of the latest thinking in causes and treatment of the disease.
Conference Coverage, April 2008
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Should the United States Mandate Health Insurance...or Not?
Grace-Marie Turner, President of the Galen Institute, discusses access to care.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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The Eyes Have It: What's the Problem?
Test your knowledge with these USMLE sample questions.
Article, April 2008
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How Can We Unlock the Mystery of Patient Nonadherence?
Should clinicians get to know patients to anticipate potential barriers to treatment, or should they simply be more insistent that patients follow their orders?
Article, April 2008
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How Helpful Are Task Force Statements About "Insufficient Evidence"?
Michael LeFevre, MD, MSPH, Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Missouri School of Medicine, provides our first summary US Preventive Services Task Force report.
Editorial, March 2008
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CME Professional? What's That?
Judith G. Ribble, PhD, Executive Director, National Commission for Certification of CME Professionals (NC-CME), describes certified CME professionals.
Editorial, March 2008
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How and Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?
It's easy and fast if you know how -- plus, it promotes patient safety in the long run.
Expert Viewpoint, March 2008
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Castle Connolly "Top Doctors" Ratings
John Connolly, EdD, President and CEO of Castle Connolly, New York, NY, explains how to find "the best doctors."
Editorial, March 2008
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CME
Optic Neuritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Dr. Neil Miller reviews the major issues in optic neuritis, including its clinical presentation, treatment options, and the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
Clinical Review, March 2008
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How Not to Harm Your Patients When Inserting Chest Tubes
Carolyn Clancy, MD, Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Maryland, points you to an excellent source to learn the right way to insert a chest tube.
Editorial, March 2008
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Physicians Pay Attention: You Aren't Testing Your Patients Adequately for Kidney Disease!
Herman Hurwitz, MD, FCAP, Senior Medical Director, Quest Diagnostics, Mid Atlantic BU Philadelphia Campus, explains why you should be looking more for CKD.
Editorial, March 2008
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Poetry and Medicine
Rose Bromberg, Resident Poet with the Program in Narrative Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, NY, discusses adding poetry to art and music in medicine.
Editorial, March 2008
