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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.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Green Healthcare -- Why Not?
Peter Yellowlees, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Academic Information Systems at UC Davis, Sacramento, California, launches a 3-part series on how to achieve "green" healthcare.
Editorial, 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.
Expert Viewpoint, 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.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Complementary Medicine for Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Many types of complementary and alternative treatments are used by children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders. Which herbal and dietary treatments are effective in this population?
Journal Article, July 2008
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Implementation of a Pediatric Medical Emergency Team
A study published in the February 2008 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine looks at the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in the hospital.
Expert Viewpoint, 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.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Evaluation of a Screening Protocol Using Auscultation and Portable Echocardiography to Detect Asymptomatic Rheumatic Heart Disease in Tongan Schoolchildren
What are the most appropriate screening strategies for asymptomatic rheumatic heart disease in developing countries?
Journal Article, July 2008
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Ethics, Evidence, and Cost in Newborn Screening
What are the ethical and policy issues that arise in debates on public newborn screening programs? The experience in Mississippi serves to highlight an important ethical issue in child health policy.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Examining alternatives to pharmacotherapy is essential given the adverse effects of SSRI treatment. How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy in treating child and adolescent mental health issues?
Journal Article, 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
Understanding and Managing the Burden of Pediatric and Adolescent ADHD: Practical Strategies for Diagnosing and Treating ADHD and Comorbidities Across the Continuum of Care
How do you effectively manage ADHD and comorbid conditions in your pediatric and adolescent patients?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, July 2008
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The Mental Health of Children in Out-of-Home Care
Children in court-ordered care away from home have complex mental health problems that are exceptional for a nonclinical population. What are the scale, characteristics, and etiology of their issues?
Journal Article, July 2008
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Use of Mental Health Services Among Disaster Survivors
Some disasters cause severe and lasting psychological effects, challenging delivery of mental health services. What are the rates, predictors and barriers to post-disaster mental health service usage?
Journal Article, July 2008
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Diet and Acne: A Myth?
Should we reconsider the role of diet in acne in the face of recent studies?
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME/CE
Acne Therapy
Review the pathogenesis and treatment of acne in this video lecture presented by James J. Leyden, MD
Slide/Lecture Presentation, June 2008
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CME/CE
P acnes Resistance and Acne Therapy: Issues and Controversies
Review the history of P acnes resistance and develop clinical solutions while viewing this video discussion with Dr. James J. Leyden, Dr. Guy Webster, and Dr. Diane Thiboutot.
Commentary, June 2008
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New Developments in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Eric Hollander, MD, Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry; Director, Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence, NY, describes the newest information on autism.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME/CE
ADHD in Young Adults: Individualizing Treatment in 18-to 25-Year-Old Patients
Young adults with ADHD present unique challenges that require close attention to each individual. How can you tailor treatment in this difficult population? What strategies improve adherence and outcomes?
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
ADHD in Young Adults: Individualizing Treatment in 18-to 25-Year-Old Patients
Young adults with ADHD present unique challenges that require close attention to each individual. How can you tailor treatment in this difficult population? What strategies improve adherence and outcomes?
Clinical Case, June 2008
