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What Is the Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy?
I believe that pregnant women should be taking more vitamin D. What effect does a vitamin D deficiency have on pregnancy?
Medscape Nurses, July 2008
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Current Perspectives on Pneumonia in Clinical Practice
In this expert interview, Michael Niederman, MD, considers clinical management trends to prevent and treat pneumonia caused by ever-evolving pathogens in at-risk patient populations.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, July 2008
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Might Make Some Money If...
Bob Morrow, MD, chats in this video blog about the overwhelming load of nonpaid medical services.
Medscape Family Medicine, July 2008
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Reducing Elevated Blood Pressure in Both Young and Old Adults Reduces Major Cardiovascular Events
Dr. George Lundberg talks about treating hypertension, regardless of patient age.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Contraception for Adolescent Women With Coexisting Medical Conditions: An Expert Interview With Paige Hertweck, MD
Although adolescents are generally a healthy population, it is important to ensure that a coexisting medical condition does not create an absolute contraindication for certain contraceptives.
Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, July 2008
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Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines in Perspective
New evidence-based ACCP guidelines address prevention and management of thrombosis. Dr. Shorr discusses NEJM articles on this prevention during hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, July 2008
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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.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2008
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What Are the Long-Term Effects After Major Trauma?
Commentary on 2 studies of the long-term effects on pain and general health after major trauma, published March 2008 in the Archives of Surgery and April 2008 in The Journal of Trauma.
Medscape General Surgery, July 2008
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Contemporary IUDs: Contraception and More. An Expert Interview with Dr. David Grimes
The IUD is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance -- with expanded candidates for contraceptive use and new indications for prevention and treatment.
Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, July 2008
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Pharmacists Should Participate in Care of Patients With Heart Failure
Dr. George Lundberg talks about why it's important for pharmacists to get involved in the treatment of patients with heart failure.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Does Transfusion With "Old" Blood Place the Surgical Patient at Risk?
Commentary on a study on duration of stored transfusion blood and surgical outcomes, published March 20, 2008 in The New England Journal of Medicine
Medscape General Surgery, 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.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2008
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Unexplained Infertility, Implantation Failure, and Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion: The Role of Thrombophilia and Thyroid Autoimmunity
In this investigation, a high incidence of thrombophilia and thyroid autoimmunity was found in both participants with recurrent miscarriages and repeat implantation failure and controls.
Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, July 2008
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What Is the Current Approach to Treating Resistant Hypertension?
What is "resistant hypertension" and how should we treat it? Dr Henry Black reviews the current approaches in this videoblog.
Medscape Cardiology, 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.
Medscape Pediatrics, 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"
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Does Bar-Coding Sponges Improve Surgical Safety?
Commentary on a study on bar-coding surgical sponges, published April 2008 in the Annals of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, 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.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2008
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Evolving Role of mTOR Inhibition in the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma: An Expert Interview With Dr. Robert Motzer
In this Expert Interview from ASCO 2008, Dr. Robert Motzer discusses the evolving role of mTOR inhibition in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, with a focus on the newest agent in the class.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of CDI: An Expert Interview With Cassandra D. Salgado, MD, MS
What are the epidemiologic and clinical considerations for the management of CDI? A hospital medical epidemiologist reviews current and emerging trends.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, June 2008
