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Oral Contrast for Abdominal CT: How Important Is It and How Long Does It Take?
Dr. Joseph Lex provides a succinct response to the question of whether oral contrast is necessary for abdominal CT.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, April 2008
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Is High-Vibration Exercise Safe for Patients With Osteoporosis?
Is there clinical research supporting the use of high-vibration platforms in strength training to increase bone density and muscle mass? Are these devices safe for seniors with severe osteoporosis?
Medscape Nurses, April 2008
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How Can I Recognize Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?
When should I suspect Munchausen syndrome by proxy in a patient?
Medscape Nurses, April 2008
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Insulin Therapy and Weight Gain
Why do diabetes patients using insulin gain weight?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2008
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Initial Therapy in an Obese, Symptomatic Patient With Type 2 Diabetes
Should insulin be the first option?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2008
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Exercise, Insulin, and Type 2 Diabetes
How can people with type 2 diabetes who are on an insulin regimen avoid problems during exercise?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2008
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Obesity and Elevated Triglycerides
Do obese patients always have elevated triglyceride levels?
Medscape Family Medicine, March 2008
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What Will Happen to Current Master's Prepared Nurse Practitioners When the DNP is Required?
I've been hearing about the DNP degree. My concern is, what will happen to those of us already in practice with a master's degree. Will we be required to return to school or risk losing our license?
Medscape Nurses, March 2008
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How Should I Manage Postoperative Pain in Children?
What is the preferred method of treating pediatric pain following minor surgery, such as an appendectomy?
Medscape Nurses, March 2008
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Adding a Third Oral Agent
If a patient isn't achieving glycemic control on 2 oral agents, should a third oral agent be considered?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, February 2008
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What Is the Maximum Safe Dose of Opioids?
Clinicians must consider a number of patient characteristics when dosing opioid pain medications.
Medscape Pharmacists, February 2008
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Can Nurse Practitioners Bill for Sedation Services for Pediatric Patients?
How should nurse practitioners code for sedation services so that they will be reimbursed?
Medscape Nurses, February 2008
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What Skin Care Routines and Treatments Are Effective for Adolescent Acne?
There are many prescription and OTC products for treating adolescent acne, including combination products. Do you have a protocol that you follow in your practice?
February 2008
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How Should APNs Bill for Group Education?
How do advanced practice nurses bill for group education for chronic conditions such as diabetes?
Medscape Nurses, February 2008
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Should Patients With Asthma Receive Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems?
Given the risk for bronchospasm associated with beta-blockers, should patients with asthma be taking these medications?
Medscape Pharmacists, January 2008
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Locoregional Recurrence of Breast Cancer After Mastectomy
Can surgery improve survival in a patient with chest wall recurrence a decade after mastectomy?
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, January 2008
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Do Antihistamines Relieve Drug-Induced Bone Pain?
Anecdotal reports suggest that nonsedating antihistamines ease bone pain associated with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor drugs. Does evidence support this practice?
Medscape Pharmacists, January 2008
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Can Fentanyl Patches Be Replaced Sooner to Improve Pain Control?
The approved dosing interval for transdermal fentanyl is 72 hours, but some pain specialists are shortening that period to provide adequate pain relief.
Medscape Pharmacists, January 2008
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How Can a Nurse Practitioner Improve Patient Compliance and Patient Education in a Perioperative Setting?
I am an FNP in a hospital setting. How can perioperative NPs initiate a program to improve patient compliance and pre- and postoperative teaching in this setting?
Medscape Nurses, January 2008
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Fear of Needles
Introducing the topic early can ease the transition to insulin therapy, even when the patient expresses a fear of needles.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2007
