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Clostridium difficile Infection: Is It In Our Backyards?
Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses in his latest videoblog the increasing incidence of community-acquired Clostridium difficile infection and the importance of appropriate patient evaluation and testing.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, 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.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Is Obesity A Barrier to Cancer Screening for Women?
In his latest videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman describes recently published results of a meta-analysis suggesting that larger body size may prevent women from seeking important cancer screening tests.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Daily Tadalafil Prevents Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men
Can once-daily use of tadalafil in smaller doses, 2.5 or 5 mg, also benefit erectile dysfunction?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Overcoming Barriers to Reporting Adverse Drug Events
These strategies make it easier to report adverse drug events, which is an important responsibility for clinicians.
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2008
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Abdominal Obesity Is the Most Hazardous
Dr. George Lundberg emphasizes that abdominal obesity is hazardous to health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollution From Biomass Cooking Stoves
Find out about feasible, low-cost measures that could reduce the devastating health outcomes of exposure to indoor biomass smoke.
Medscape Public Health & Prevention, May 2008
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Should Women on Methadone Maintenance Breast-Feed Their Infants?
A study published in the January 2008 issue of Pediatrics looks at methadone concentrations in breast milk.
Medscape Pediatrics, 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.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, May 2008
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Does Help Smokers to Quit
Dr. George Lundberg discusses the benefits of nicotine replacement therapy.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, 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?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, 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?
Medscape Infectious Diseases, 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.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, 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.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Managing Expectations and Individualizing Treatment for Adults With ADHD: An Expert Interview With Richard H. Weisler, MD
Engaging adults with ADHD in treatment presents specific challenges. How do patient and provider characteristics influence treatment choices? Which comorbid conditions affect adherence?
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, May 2008
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Retirement May Be Hazardous to Your Health
Retirement may be hazardous to your health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Genomic Research and Personalized Medicine: An Expert Interview With Francis Collins, MD, PhD
Dr. Francis Collins talks about how close we are to the achievement of personalized medicine.
Medscape Genomic Medicine, May 2008
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Pharmacovigilance in Nephrology
Recent controversies about heparin contamination from China and ESA adverse effects raise questions about drug safety and FDA oversight.
Medscape Nephrology, May 2008
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Regional Anesthesia, Compression, and Aspirin Is the Safest Form of Prophylaxis for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Regional anesthesia, compression, and aspirin is the safest form of prophylaxis for hip and knee arthroplasty.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Underutilization of Thromboprophylaxis in Patients With Heart Failure
Gregory Piazza, MD, Clinical Fellow in Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, discusses how poorly many hospitals are preventing deep vein thrombosis.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
