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Roundworm Transmission From Dogs to Humans: Risk and Prevention
What are the risks for transmission of roundworm from an infected puppy to humans, and what preventive measures can be taken? An expert infectious disease veterinarian addresses a reader's concern.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Can Opiates Be Administered by Nebulizer?
Some clinicians are using nebulized morphine to treat pain and breathlessness in patients with COPD and CHF, but is there evidence to back that up?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Readers' and Author's Responses to "Poetry and Medicine"
Readers and author further discuss the benefits of poetry in medicine.
Letter, May 2008
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CME/CE
NCCN Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guidelines Update
Review how new NCCN updates will impact the management of non-small cell lung cancer.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, May 2008
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What Patients Really Want
A radio call-in show invites patients to advise new doctors -- and reveals some very simple truths.
Article, May 2008
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Pain in the Cognitively Impaired Elderly: Guidance for Clinicians
What do you do when your patients can't tell you they are in pain? Can you rely on self-report of pain in patients with dementia? Learn how to ask about pain, behaviors to watch for, and other tips.
Journal Article, May 2008
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CME
An Update From the Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
These summaries highlight important data presented at the 2008 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in the areas of pancreatic and colorectal cancers.
Conference Coverage, May 2008
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A Tale of Two Neisseria: Video Blog with Paul Auwaerter, MD, MBA
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In the face of antimicrobial treatment resistance, what are the recommended changes in prescribing related to N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Can Patients With Liver Cirrhosis Take Warfarin?
Can patients with liver cirrhosis who already have a prolonged INR receive warfarin therapy if needed for other indications? If so, how do we assess anticoagulant activity?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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What's the Best Close for a Hemorrhoid Procedure -- Staples or Sutures?
Commentary on a study on hemorroidectomy, published in February 2008 in the British Journal of Surgery.
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Nurses Journal Scan, April 2008
This month's topics include conscientious objection by nurses, migraine prevention, comparing sports drinks with water, fatigue in HIV patients, and coaching patients with type 2 diabetes.
Journal Article Commentary, May 2008
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CME/CE
Back Pain in a 39-Year-Old Man from Guatemala
A 39-year-old Guatemalan man presents to the ED with severe and debilitating back pain. He has been previously evaluated for his back pain twice in the past few weeks. The pain is throbbing and diffuse throughout the lower back, with radiation to his left buttock and upper back, and it has been progressively worsening. Mild tenderness to palpation is noted in the midline lower back. A lumbar radiograph and a magnetic resonance imaging scan of the spine are obtained. What is the diagnosis?
Clinical Case, May 2008
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CME/CE
NCCN Breast Cancer Guidelines Update
Review the most current NCCN guidelines on management strategies for breast cancer.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, May 2008
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CE
End-of-Life Care: Improving Communication Skills to Enhance Palliative Care
Learn the differences between hospice and palliative care, and how to communicate with patients and families to learn their end-of-life wishes.
Article, May 2008
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CME
Transmission of Human Papillomavirus in Heterosexual Couples
HPV promotes cancer, but its transmission remains incompletely understood. The current study examines patterns of transmission among heterosexual couples and isolates factors associated with increased rates of transmission.
Journal Article, May 2008
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A New Graduate's Journey with a Magnet Hospital
My Magnet Story Essay Series: I wanted to be a part of a facility that embodied professionalism; was revered for providing high quality, compassionate care; and boasted a high rate of nurse retention.
Article, May 2008
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A Magnificent Magical Magnet Moment
My Magnet Story Essay Series: The young woman was scheduled for a routine Cesarean section delivery, but things went very wrong.
Article, May 2008
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Treating the Whole Person
My Magnet Story Essay Series: A good nursing team has the ability to work together when a crisis situation arises.
Article, May 2008
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How Can We Prevent Functional Deterioration in the Hospitalized Elderly?
I work in a long-term care setting and we often find that after a resident is hospitalized, they suffer setbacks in mobility and functional status. Can anything be done to prevent this?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2008
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Do Immigrants Help or Hurt US Healthcare?
Patients are not the only critical piece of the equation. A Web site that examines hot business topics in medicine offers an unusual perspective on this and other issues.
Article, May 2008
