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Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines in Perspective
New evidence-based ACCP guidelines address prevention and management of thrombosis. Dr. Shorr discusses NEJM articles on this prevention during hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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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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CME
Counteracting Bone Loss Associated With Breast Cancer Therapies
This spotlight discussion explores optimal bone loss prevention strategies in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Commentary, June 2008
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Less Paper, More Healthcare
Georganne Chapin, JD, MPhil, President and CEO of the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality in Tarrytown, New York, emphasizes why electronics should replace paper in medical record keeping.
Editorial, June 2008
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When Doctors Are Patients: Is There Such a Thing as "Posttraumatic Bliss"?
Roger J. Bulger, MD, President (retired), Association of Academic Health Centers, Washington, DC, and physician cancer survivor, describes "posttraumatic bliss."
Editorial, June 2008
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Responding to the American Siege Against Continuing Medical Education
Dr. George Lundberg provides his take on the current CME funding conflict.
Editorial, June 2008
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Response to AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Draft Report on "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Harvard Professor Tom Stossel describes the scholarly ethical basis for industry support for medical research and education.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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The Limits of Apology Laws
Apology laws diminish clinicians'/administrators' reluctance to disclose medical errors and will encourage systemic changes needed to improve patient safety. But how will this play out in practice?
Journal Article, June 2008
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Let's Get Real About Conflicts of Interest in Medicine
John F. Kamp, PhD, JD, Executive Director, Coalition for Healthcare Communication, New York, discusses complexities in conflicts of interest.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Signs of Myocardial Ischaemia after Injection of Oxytocin: Commentary from F1000
The first study to demonstrate that a bolus of oxytocin produces signs of myocardial ischemia in healthy patients.
Journal Article, June 2008
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The Meaning of Life in Medicine
H. Steven Moffic, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses the meaning of life.
Editorial, June 2008
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Clinicians Need to Redesign Their Clinical Practices to Further Stimulate the Adoption of Electronic Health Records
Peter Yellowlees, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Academic Information Systems at UC Davis, Sacramento, California, explains why you should redesign your practice for electronic records.
Editorial, June 2008
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New Guide on Osteoporosis Treatment, Prevention Offered
The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis was released by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. What do the guidelines recommend for osteoporosis treatment and management?
Journal Article, June 2008
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Single-Level Instrumented Posterolateral Fusion of Lumbar Spine With [beta]-Tricalcium Phosphate Versus Autograft: A Prospective, Randomized Study With 3-Year Follow-up
Various bone graft substitutes have been used in posterolateral lumbar fusion to eliminate bone grafting harvesting-related complications. What is the efficacy of [beta]-tricalcium phosphate?
Journal Article, June 2008
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A Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial to Relieve and Prevent Neck/Shoulder Pain
Find out which workplace interventions help to reduce pain, increase strength, and foster compliance among office workers.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Kinetics of Regression of Sciatica and Pain in the Low Back After Lumbar Macrodiscectomy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Carriers
Does HIV status affect pain outcomes for lumbar macrodiscectomy? This prospective longitudinal clinical study answers this burning question.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Vigorous Exercise, Fitness and Incident Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes
Does fitness factor trump activity? Quantifying the dose-response effects of cardiorespiratory fitness on hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Prediction of Cardiovascular Death Using a Novel Heart Rate Recovery Parameter
Exercise and heart rate recovery -- a method for isolating vagal influences?
Journal Article, June 2008
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Midterm Results of Prostaglandin E1 Treatment in Patients With Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis Accompanied by Intermittent Claudication
Conservative Prostaglandin E1 treatment for lumbar spinal canal stenosis and intermittent claudication shows promise. Disease severity may be an important variable to consider.
Journal Article, June 2008
