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Why Fret About CKD in Transplantation: Kidney Transplant Patients Should Be Managed Like Other Patients With CKD
Bryan N. Becker, MD, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, analyzes the similarities in management between kidney transplant recipients and CKD patients.
Medscape Nephrology, September 2008
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How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying?
I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
Medscape Nurses, September 2008
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Hypothermia for Children After Severe Brain Injury Does Not Work
Dr. George Lundberg discusses how hypothermia doesn't work on children with severe brain injuries.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, September 2008
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Do Registered Nurses Need a National Provider Identifier (NPI)?
Do you need an NPI? Here is the information that you need in order to decide.
Medscape Nurses, September 2008
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Does the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Devices in the Hospital Setting Pose a Risk to Patients?
Commentary on a study on the potential hazards of using radio frequency identification devices in the hospital setting, published June 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
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Use of a Clinical Decision Rule May Reduce Unnecessary Head CT Scans
A study published in the May 2008 issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine looks at ways of assessing pediatric cranial injury.
Medscape Pediatrics, September 2008
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When Should I Refer a Patient for Voice Changes?
Evaluating laryngitis in primary care can be tricky -- when does acute become chronic? When is it best to refer?
Medscape Critical Care, September 2008
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Evaluating Bone Health of Children With Frequent Fractures
A study published in the May 2008 issue of Pediatrics looked at evaluation of children with repeat fractures.
Medscape Pediatrics, September 2008
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How Frequent Is Bowel Injury During Hernia Repair?
Commentary on a study on the risk for bowel injury during elective hernia repair, published June 2008 in the Archives of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
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Rivaroxaban vs Enoxaparin: Which Is the More Effective Thromboprophylactic Agent?
Commentary on a study on thromboprophylaxis after hip arthroplasty, published June 2008 in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
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Iron Therapy in CKD Patients -- Harm or Benefit?
Rajiv Agarwal, MD, Professor of Medicine at Indiana University, discusses the risks and benefits of IV iron therapy, including how parenteral iron therapy may be used given this risk-benefit profile.
Medscape Nephrology, September 2008
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Improving Outcomes in Intensive Hemodialysis: An Expert Commentary With Philip A. McFarlane, MD
Frequent intensive hemodialysis has recently gained increasing popularity. Medscape speaks with Philip A. McFarlane, MD, about the use of intensive hemodialysis and its effect on patient outcomes.
Medscape Nephrology, September 2008
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Should Trauma Surgeons Cover Acute Care General Surgery?
Commentary on a study on acute care services provided by trauma surgeons, published July 2008 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
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Controversies in Tight Glycemic Control in Critically Ill Adults
This meta-analysis delves into morbidity and mortality data related to tight glucose control in critically ill patients.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, September 2008
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The NASCENT Randomized Trial: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Dr Shorr reports on the NASCENT Trial which studied VAP in patients expected to undergo mechanical ventilation who received a silver-coated endotracheal tube.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, September 2008
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Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion: An Expert Interview With James A. Inciardi, PhD
Diversion of opioids, defined as the transfer of prescription drugs from a lawful to an unlawful channel of distribution, is discussed.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, September 2008
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A Market for Compassion: Single-Payer Health Insurance
Prajwal Ciryam, second-year MD/PhD student at Northwestern University and Co-Founding Member of Health Care for All Illinois, explains why an American single-payer system is right.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, September 2008
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Should You Be POISEd to Give Perioperative Beta Blockers?
Commentary on a study on perioperative beta blockers for noncardiac surgery, published May 2008 in The Lancet.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
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Prednisolone and Naproxen Both Work for Pain Relief in Acute Gout
Dr. George Lundberg discusses prescribing prednisolone and naproxen for pain relief in acute gout.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, September 2008
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Spinal or General Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
Commentary on a study on anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, published May 2008 in Archives of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
