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CME/CE
Evidence Limited for Screening Most Adults for Type 2 Diabetes
The US Preventive Services Task Force states that evidence is limited to recommend screening asymptomatic adults for type 2 diabetes but that screening may be helpful in those with hypertension.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
Guidelines Issued for Management of Simple Febrile Seizures in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a clinical practice guideline for the long-term treatment of children who have simple febrile seizures.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
Estradiol Spray May Help Control Postmenopausal Hot Flushes
In a randomized controlled trial, transdermal estradiol spray applied daily reduced vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women with moderate to severe hot flushes.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk for Preeclampsia
A nested case-control study showed that vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women at less than 22 weeks' gestation was an independent risk factor for preeclampsia.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women Reviewed
A laboratory and ultrasound evaluation can clarify the diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain in women if an evaluation does not reveal a specific diagnosis, but few treatment modalities have been helpful.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
Vitamin D Deficiency May Be Common in Infants and Toddlers
A cross-sectional study shows a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in infants and toddlers.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
Children Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Daily May Have Better Nutrient Intake
A study shows that consumption of 100% fruit juice is associated with better nutrient intake vs nonconsumption and is not associated with weight or the likelihood of becoming overweight.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME/CE
New Guidelines Issued for Nervous System Lyme Disease
The American Academy of Neurology has issued new evidence-based treatment guidelines for nervous system Lyme disease, which endorse conventionally recommended courses of antibiotics for treatment.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Aggressive Care Might Delay Recovery From Whiplash
The observation that intensive care early after a whiplash injury is associated with slower recovery was reproduced in an independent patient cohort.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Guidelines for Drug Dosing Regimens in Chronic Kidney Disease
A review provides various drug dosing regimens and principles for appropriately treating patients with chronic kidney disease.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Infants May Increase Later Risk for Serious Infections
A prospective cohort study shows that children exposed to secondhand smoke at home during early infancy have an increased risk for serious infections requiring hospitalization.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Increased Coffee Consumption May Reduce Risk for Gout in Men
A prospective study showed that long-term coffee consumption was associated with a lower risk for incident gout in men older than 40 years.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Group-Based Lifestyle Interventions May Help Prevent or Delay Diabetes
A 20-year follow-up study shows that group-based lifestyle interventions for more than 6 years can prevent or delay diabetes for up to 14 years after the active intervention.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Two-Item Screening Tool Can Help Identify Diabetes-Specific Distress
The screening tool asks respondents to rate feeling overwhelmed by the demands of living with diabetes and feelings of often failing with the diabetes regimen.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Daily Moderate Alcohol Intake Linked to Lower Risk for Hip Fracture
A systematic review and meta-analysis shows that 0.5 to 1.0 drinks per day are associated with lower risk for hip fracture.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Risk Factors Identified for Poor Short-Term Outcome in Acute Pediatric Asthma
An observational cohort study of children with severe asthma identified more effective risk factors to screen and evaluate interventions for high-risk children with asthma in the emergency department.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Guidelines Issued About Lack of Evidence for Screening for Gestational Diabetes
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation statement and systematic review about lack of evidence to recommend screening for gestational diabetes.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Day of Admission Does Not Influence Outcome in HF but Does Influence Length of Stay
New registry data show that the day of the week on which a patient is admitted to the hospital for heart failure or is discharged has no bearing on the patient's clinical outcome.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
New Recommendations Issued for Treatment of Malaria in the United States
A systematic review provides recommendations to help clinicians rapidly initiate appropriate therapy and minimize the major mortality and morbidity burdens caused by this disease.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Antiplatelet Agents Reduce Risk for Preeclampsia
A meta-analysis showed that antiplatelet agents, particularly aspirin, moderately reduce relative risk for preeclampsia, preterm births before 34 weeks, and serious adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
