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Chronic Traffic-Related Air Pollution and Stress Interact to Predict Biologic and Clinical Outcomes in Asthma
Childhood asthma outcomes are predicted by physical and social environments but might their interaction also play a role? This study focused on chronic traffic-related air pollution and family stress.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Outcomes of Tube Thoracostomies Performed By Advanced Practice Providers vs Trauma Surgeons
Do advanced practice providers provide consistent and quality tube thoracostomies?
Journal Article, July 2008
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A Day Too Long: Rethinking Physician Work Hours
Resident and fellow physicians now work shorter shifts as mandated by American training programs. But an attending physician realized that there was an exception to this rule. Read his story.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Complications Associated With Arterial Catheterization in Children.
This study serves as a hypothesis-generating report and suggests the need to carefully assess arterial catheter-associated complications in a prospective study independent of CVCs.
Journal Article, July 2008
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The Difficult Airway in Adult Critical Care
Central themes are the recognition of the potentially difficult airway and the necessary preparation for (and management of) difficult intubation and extubation.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Effect of Intensity of Aerobic Training on VO2max
What effect does training intensity have on aerobic capacity, resting heart rate and blood pressure? Learn more from this study on young adults.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Radiological Case: Pulmonary Inflammatory Pseudotumor
Cough and chest discomfort are presented in a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumor. Which imaging modalities are preferred in diagnosing a lung mass in a young person?
Journal Article, July 2008
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Tuberculosis Reactivation During Immunosuppressive Therapy in Rheumatic Diseases: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies
Biological agents used to treat rheumatologic conditions have made a significant impact on these difficult to treat autoimmune diseases. The tradeoff has been an increase in infections, and particularly tuberculosis with tumor necrosis factor blocker use.
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
A Case of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Challenge of Improving Outcomes
Symptoms of PAH are addressed in this case study to improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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New Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment Data to Update Clinical Practice
PAH definitions and treatments are updated with the newest data from recent conferences and publications in this review.
Clinical Review, June 2008
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CME/CE
Leg Discomfort in a 35-Year-Old Woman and Hyperactivity in Her 8-Year-Old Son
This interactive case study illustrates how diagnosis of a condition in one family member may aid in the diagnosis of the same condition in another family member who presents with different symptoms.
Clinical Review, June 2008
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CME/CE
Sedation During Bronchoscopy
Dr. Gerard Silvestri discusses sedation and management of a patient undergoing bronchoscopy.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Maximizing Outcomes in Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome: Focus on Relevance of the Disorder, Biological Basis, Diagnosis, and Management
RLS has a significant impact on quality of life. This comprehensive review highlights key factors in diagnosis and management while focusing on clinical relevance and the biologic basis of RLS.
Clinical Review, June 2008
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Using Combination Therapies in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: What's on the Horizon?
Dr. Myung Park reviews the current status and future direction of combination therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Expert Viewpoint, June 2008
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CME/CE
Adult Immunization Update
Four leading experts in adult immunizations discuss the importance of vaccine delivery and the impact on patient and population health.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
Choosing the Appropriate Treatment Regimen for a Patient With Restless Legs Syndrome and Comorbid Conditions
Patients with RLS may have comorbidities that exacerbate their symptoms. This case-based program illustrates the diagnosis and management of RLS exacerbations in the presence of comorbidities.
Clinical Case, June 2008
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CME/CE
Updated ACCP Clinical Practice Guidelines on Medical Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Slides With Video)
Drs. Nathan, Frost, and McLaughlin discuss the 2006 ACCP clinical practice guidelines on medical therapy for PAH and beyond, including new therapies on the market since their release.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME/CE
Updated ACCP Clinical Practice Guidelines on Medical Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Slides With Transcript)
Drs. Nathan, Frost, and McLaughlin discuss the 2006 ACCP clinical practice guidelines on medical therapy for PAH and beyond, including new therapies on the market since their release.
Commentary, June 2008
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CME
Oncology Insights: 2008 Annual ASCO Meeting Highlights Edition
Listen in as oncology experts discuss some of the key data and hot issues reported at the annual 2008 ASCO meeting.
Commentary, June 2008
