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What's the Impact of Air Bags After Trauma?
Commentary on a study on the impact of air bags on trauma, published May 2008 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
August 2008
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Is Penicillin Safe in a Patient Allergic to Cephalosporins?
Can a patient who is allergic to cephalosporins receive a penicillin-class antimicrobial?
Medscape Pharmacists, August 2008
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Retooling for an Aging America
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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California Data Do Not Support a Link Between Thimerosal in Vaccines and Autism
A study published in the January 2008 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry looks at California Department of Developmental Services data.
August 2008
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Medical Home-So Who Pays the Rent?
A slightly unkempt view of what "medical home" is code for.
Medscape Family Medicine, August 2008
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Does Serum CRP Value Predict "Bacterial Pneumonia" in Pediatric Patients?
A meta-analysis published in February 2008 issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal looks at CRP values in pneumonia.
Medscape Pediatrics, August 2008
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Is Oral Prednisolone Effective in Weaning Infants With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia From Supplemental Oxygen?
A study published in the February 2008 issue of Pediatrics looks at whether short courses of oral steroids can help wean infants from oxygen supplementation.
Medscape Pediatrics, August 2008
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The Role of Alpha 2 Agonists in the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment Paradigm
Up to 35% of patients with ADHD do not benefit from or cannot tolerate stimulant agents. Can alpha agonists help to fill the gap?
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, July 2008
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New Guidelines About Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Infants With Stroke
Mark Alberts, MD, discusses new guidelines concerning the diagnosis and treatment of children and infants who have a stroke in his videoblog.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, July 2008
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Physicians for Sale: How Medical Professional Organizations Exploit Their Members
To improve the state of US healthcare, physicians need to rethink what their profession is and identify what they need to do to regain their professional integrity.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Building Physician Connectivity for e-Prescribing
Kevin Hutchinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prematics, Inc., in Vienna, Virginia, tells us how to move e-prescribing forward.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Should Hospitals Consider Systemized Approaches to Delivering Influenza Vaccine?
A study published in the February 2008 issue of Pediatrics looks at rates of receipt of vaccine in children.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2008
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What Is the Risk of Osteonecrosis in Long-term Survivors of Cancer?
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses findings from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, which highlight the importance of long-term studies.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, July 2008
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What Is the Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy?
I believe that pregnant women should be taking more vitamin D. What effect does a vitamin D deficiency have on pregnancy?
Medscape Nurses, July 2008
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Might Make Some Money If...
Bob Morrow, MD, chats in this video blog about the overwhelming load of nonpaid medical services.
Medscape Family Medicine, July 2008
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What Are Perceived Barriers to Palliative Care in Children?
Barriers to palliative care in children are different from those for adults, according to a study published in the February 2008 issue of Pediatrics.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2008
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Primary Operative Management vs Medical Management of Pediatric Empyema
A study published in the January, 2008, issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine looks at operative vs medical management of pediatric empyema.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2008
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CPAP vs Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation for Preterm Infants
A study in the February 14, 2008, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine looks at whether CPAP is an option for treating premature infants who require respiratory support.
Medscape Pediatrics, 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"
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Who Picks What You Learn?
It is not the funder of your CME that is crucial -- it's the agenda and the benefit to patient outcomes according to Bob Morrow, MD, in this video blog.
Medscape Family Medicine, July 2008
