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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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"Jake Leg," Other Poisonings, Physicians as Canaries, and the FDA
Emily Friedman, an independent health policy and ethics analyst, reminds us why doctors must be "canaries" and the FDA must act.
Editorial, April 2008
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Readers' and Author's Responses to "Clinicians Must Reinvent the Medical Record to Stimulate the Adoption of Electronic Medical Records"
Two readers and an author discuss the merits of electronic medical records.
Letter, April 2008
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Hot Topic: Epidemiology of Invasive Infections Due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the United States
A discussion of a study that supplies important new information on the changing epidemiology of invasive MRSA infections.
Journal Article, April 2008
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Surgery for Diabetes?
Kelvin D. Higa, MD, FACS, President of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, explains why surgery may be the best choice for treating morbid obesity.
Editorial, April 2008
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Prostate Cancer Guideline, Version 1.2008
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network presents its current clincial guidelines for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Article, April 2008
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Guideline, Version 2.2008
Check out the newly released update to the National Cancer Comprehensive Network Breast Cancer Guideline, available for the first time on Medscape.
Article, April 2008
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What is the Value of Comprehensive Surgical Staging in Women With Early Stage Ovarian Cancer?
In this first video commentary for Medscape Hematology-Oncology, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses findings from an important study that sought to evaluate the need for comprehensive surgical staging in women with early stage ovarian cancer.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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A Step Backward: The ACPM Recommendations on Prostate Cancer Screening
A recent position paper issued by the American College of Preventive Medicine recommends against routine screening with DRE or PSA. Drs. William Catalona and Stacy Loeb strongly object.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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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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A Reader Responds to "Rapid Injections Trump Slow for Minimizing Injection Pain"
A reader asserts that a new study does not tell us anything new.
Letter, April 2008
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New Techniques Enabling a Greater Understanding of the Science and Biology of Leukemia: An Expert Interview With Dr. Brian Druker
Functional approaches in development may enable physicians to rapidly identify factors that are important for the growth and survival of a particular leukemia and would serve as targets for therapy.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
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Prostate Cancer Genomics: A Rational Roadmap Through the Maze?
Dr. Bradley A. Patay discusses several important papers reporting on the relationships of multiple genetic markers to prostate cancer.
Journal Article, April 2008
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CME/CE
Cases from AHRQ WebM&M: Overdose on Oxygen?
This case raises concerns for managing COPD exacerbations -- one of the most common emergency conditions.
Article, April 2008
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CME
A Traveler’s Fever
A 17-year-old man presents to the ED with a 2-day history of headache, fever, and intermittent sweats. The patient recently returned from a 3-week trip to Nigeria. According to the patient, he felt well when he initially returned; however, today he has developed a worsening headache, bilious emesis, palpitations, and sweats. A blood smear is obtained. What is the diagnosis?
Clinical Case, April 2008
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Forensic Nursing: Part 2. Inside Forensic Nursing
Discover the relatively new specialty of forensic nursing through the eyes of practicing forensic nurses.
Journal Article, 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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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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Smoking, Lung Cancer and Genetics: New Findings
Dr. Eric Topol discusses recently published results of genome-wide association studies regarding the genetics of smoking addiction and lung cancer.
Expert Viewpoint, April 2008
