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Pharmacoeconomics of Elevated Triglycerides and Their Management
Joel W. Hay, PhD, reviews the pharmacoeconomics of the management of elevated triglycerides.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?
Dr. George Lundberg discusses using tap water to cleanse wounds.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Integrating Genetics Into Primary Care: Family History Is Key
Genomics is changing the face of health and disease, and it's time to translate genetic research into practice. Start by learning how family history and risk assessment can help provide better care.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Seroprevalence of H1N1, H3N2 and H1N2 Influenza Viruses in Pigs in Seven European Countries in 2002-2003
The seroprevalence of the H1N1, H3N2, and H1N2 influenza virus in pigs throughout different European regions were determined.
Journal Article, June 2008
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CME
The Changing Shape of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming a pandemic. Maintaining effective glycemic control is important in all age groups to minimize the microvascular and macrovascular comorbidities associated with diabetes.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Nurses Journal Scan, May 2008
Article summaries include recent guidelines (heart disease in women and asthma), improving sexual assault examinations, assessing vision in the elderly, and depression and MS.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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An Ophthalmologist's Eye on Island Living
This physician lives and works in Saipan, and he provides a close look into everyday life on this tropical island.
Article, June 2008
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Practice-Based Evidence Rather Than Evidence-Based Practice in Psychiatry
David Hellerstein, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University in New York, discusses his interesting twist of EBP to PBE.
Editorial, June 2008
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A Reader and Author Respond to "Honor Killings -- Still a Burning Issue in Pakistan"
A reader and author note that honor killing exists worldwide regardless of political, social, cultural, or religious boundaries.
Letter, June 2008
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Responding to the American Siege Against Continuing Medical Education
Dr. George Lundberg provides his take on the current CME funding conflict.
Editorial, June 2008
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Climate Change and Infectious Diseases
A changing climate affects not only the burden of infectious diseases, but also the interrelationships of those sectors responsible for reducing that burden.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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Response to AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Draft Report on "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Harvard Professor Tom Stossel describes the scholarly ethical basis for industry support for medical research and education.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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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.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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The Limits of Apology Laws
Apology laws diminish clinicians'/administrators' reluctance to disclose medical errors and will encourage systemic changes needed to improve patient safety. But how will this play out in practice?
Journal Article, June 2008
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Smoking in Movies Linked to Smoking in Children?
A study published in the January 2008 issue of Pediatrics looks at whether children are influenced by on-screen smoking.
Journal Article Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
Promoting Healthy Adolescent Development: The View Through a Half-Full Looking Glass
Whereas early in the century adolescents suffered mostly from infectious diseases, they are now mainly affected by adverse consequences of unhealthy environments and social behaviors.
Article, 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.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME/CE
Cases from AHRQ WebM&M: The Wrongful Resuscitation
An angry surgeon who had just repaired a patient's AAA disregards an internist's DNR order.
Article, June 2008
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The Meaning of Life in Medicine
H. Steven Moffic, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses the meaning of life.
Editorial, June 2008
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Study of the Impact of Oseltamivir on the Risk for Pneumonia and Other Outcomes of Influenza, 2000-2005
In this retrospective cohort study, patients prescribed oseltamivir within 1 day of influenza diagnosis had lower risk for influenza-related complications vs those not prescribed an antiviral.
Journal Article, June 2008
