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AHA Recommendations on Cardiovascular Monitoring in Patients With ADHD and Heart Disease
The AHA has recommended ECGs for children/adolescents being considered for, and in some cases, already receiving, stimulant agents for ADHD. What are the clinical implications of this recommendation?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Roundworm Transmission From Dogs to Humans: Risk and Prevention
What are the risks for transmission of roundworm from an infected puppy to humans, and what preventive measures can be taken? An expert infectious disease veterinarian addresses a reader's concern.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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CME/CE
Living with the Reality of Childhood and Adolescent ADHD
Review the challenges associated with ADHD, and explore appropriate methods of communication and treatment to enhance patient care.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, May 2008
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CME
Highlights of the 2008 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Annual Meeting
Highlights of AAPOS 2008 included advances in strabismus surgery, childhood aphakia, and infection.
Conference Coverage, May 2008
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What Patients Really Want
A radio call-in show invites patients to advise new doctors -- and reveals some very simple truths.
Article, May 2008
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A Tale of Two Neisseria: Video Blog with Paul Auwaerter, MD, MBA
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In the face of antimicrobial treatment resistance, what are the recommended changes in prescribing related to N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Nurses Journal Scan, April 2008
This month's topics include conscientious objection by nurses, migraine prevention, comparing sports drinks with water, fatigue in HIV patients, and coaching patients with type 2 diabetes.
Journal Article Commentary, May 2008
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CME
Transmission of Human Papillomavirus in Heterosexual Couples
HPV promotes cancer, but its transmission remains incompletely understood. The current study examines patterns of transmission among heterosexual couples and isolates factors associated with increased rates of transmission.
Journal Article, May 2008
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Guanfacine Extended Release for Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
A study published in the January 2008 edition of Pediatrics looks at the alpha2-adrenoceptor agonist as a treatment for ADHD.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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What Are the Risks of Contracting MRSA From Domesticated Animals?
Is there a risk of contracting MRSA from domesticated animals? An expert answers a reader's question about disease transmission from animals to humans.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Monthly Summaries of Nursing Research: March 2008
Research highlights include topics such as high blood pressure, gender differences in the perception of MI symptoms, pain, palliative care, and premature birth.
Journal Article Commentary, May 2008
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Infectious Syphilis: The Return of an Epidemic
An infectious syphilis epidemic returns to challenge public health. As past becomes present, what do clinicians need to know about this sexually transmitted infection?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Does Early Nutritional Intervention Prevent Development of Atopic Disease in Infants?
The AAP's Committee on Nutrition and Section on Allergy and Immunology weighs in on early nutritional intervention in the January 2008 issue of Pediatrics.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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CME
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Clinical Review
Tourette syndrome is more common than previously thought? Can you recognize it?
Article, May 2008
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CME/CE
The Skinny on Weight Loss Supplements: Fact or Fantasy?
Patients who want to lose weight are likely to try an over-the-counter product that promises success.
Clinical Review, May 2008
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CME/CE
APHA 2007: Emergent Issues in Public Health
APHA '07: Global warming, multi- and extensively drug-resistant TB, recovery of 9/11 workers, and the ethics of mandating HPV vaccine were among the important topics at the fore of the meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 2008
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CME/CE
APHA 2007: Focus on Prevention
APHA '07: Creative and innovative approaches to prevention are highlighted.
Conference Coverage, May 2008
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Antimicrobial Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
A study in the December 5, 2007, issue of JAMA looks at whether antibiotics and nasal steroids are effective in the treatment of acute sinusitis.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Does Honey Relieve Cough in Children?
A study in the December 2007 issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine finds that honey may be an inexpensive and safe treatment for cough in patients older than 2 years old.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
