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MRI Is the New Gold Standard for Excluding Cervical Spine Injury in Patients With Blunt Trauma
MRI is the new gold standard for conclusively excluding cervical spine injury in patients with blunt trauma.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Why Less Radiology May Be Better Radiology: Tom Dehn's State of the Imaging Union, Part 2
The primary cause of inappropriate use of imaging is nonclinical patient demand: people who don't really need a study such as an MRI for a minor complaint but ask for it anyway.
Medscape Radiology, April 2008
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Recovery PVCs During Treadmill Testing Tied to Heart Disease
George D. Lundberg, MD, explains that PVCs do matter.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Why Less Radiology May Be Better Radiology: Tom Dehn's State of the Imaging Union, Part 1
At a time when technology is expanding options, and the excitement about and use of diagnostic imaging is increasing, radiologists may be losing their dominance of the field.
Medscape Radiology, 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.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Is High-Vibration Exercise Safe for Patients With Osteoporosis?
Is there clinical research supporting the use of high-vibration platforms in strength training to increase bone density and muscle mass? Are these devices safe for seniors with severe osteoporosis?
Medscape Nurses, April 2008
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Reflections on Ryan Shay, and SCA Risks for Runners, Part II
It's possible for people to have no idea they have a predisposing condition for sudden cardiac death. About one third of people get warning signs such as unusual shortness of breath with exercise.
Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, April 2008
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Reflections on Ryan Shay, and SCA Risks for Runners, Part I
There are more than 20 conditions that some people may be already predisposed to that can lead to sudden death in young athletes.
Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, 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.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Placebo As Good as Paroxetine for Treating Acute Moderate-to-Severe Major Depression
Paroxetine is not better than placebo in therapeutic effectiveness and acceptability in treating acute major depression.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Clemens, McNamee, and Congress Part II: Reflections on the Steroids Era, Baseball's Perdition -- and Redemption
Education about steroids is the key for our kids. They need to know that this stuff is bad, and why it's bad to use these substances. Shortcuts are simply not the way to go.
Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, April 2008
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What Are We Afraid Of? Barriers to Providing Adequate Pain Relief
Millions of Americans have chronic or acute pain that has clinical and psychological consequences and has a negative impact on their quality of life. However, barriers to managing pain still exist.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, March 2008
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Partial Hepatic Resection for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Can Prolong Life
The "Basingstoke Predictive Index" can now be used to risk-stratify patients and guide evidence-based use of hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, March 2008
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Clemens, McNamee, and Congress Part I: Reflections on the Steroid Era, Baseball's Perdition -- and Redemption
Who speaks the truth, Roger Clemens or Brian McNamee? To look at the steroids era in baseball from a sports medicine perspective, we went to an expert who was an early critic of the juiced game.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, March 2008
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Aspirin Helps Prevent Recurring Colorectal Adenomas -- Folic Acid Does Not
Aspirin helps to prevent the development of advanced colorectal adenomas; folate does not.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, March 2008
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Rapid Injections Trump Slow for Minimizing Injection Pain
Rapid vs slow needle insertion: What's better?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, March 2008
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How to Improve Patient Compliance in Dyslipidemia Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. George Lundberg discusses whether system-initiated patient alerts or patient-initiated requests for support or no intervention made a difference in screening and intervention.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, March 2008
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Does Calcium Supplementation, with or without Vitamin D, Reduce Bone Loss and Fractures in Older Adults?
Does calcium supplementation, with or without vitamin D, reduce bone loss and fractures in older adults?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, February 2008
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Fibromyalgia Is Not a Rheumatologic Disease Anymore
George T. Griffing, MD, Professor of Medicine, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri; Editor-in-Chief, Internal Medicine, eMedicine, discusses whether we should believe in fibromyalgia.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, February 2008
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What Is the Maximum Safe Dose of Opioids?
Clinicians must consider a number of patient characteristics when dosing opioid pain medications.
Medscape Pharmacists, February 2008
