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Are Topical Patches Safe During MRI or CT Scans?
Staff members at diagnostic clinics often remove patients' topical patches before they undergo an MRI or CT scan. Is this necessary?
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2008
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Autoimmune Diseases and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
How does PAH occur in autoimmune diseases?
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, 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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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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Pegylated Interferon for Chronic Hepatitis B
Is there any proposed practical road map for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B with pegylated interferon alfa-2a similar to the road map proposed for oral nucleoside/nucleotide analogs?
Medscape Gastroenterology, 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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CME
ADHD and Social Anxiety; Treatment During Pregnancy
Stimulants work but exacerbate nail biting and other nervous habits; any suggestions? What treatments are safe during pregnancy?
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, 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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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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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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Does Quetiapine Produce False-Positive Methadone Tests?
Recent reports have alleged false-positive methadone blood tests attributed to quetiapine.
Medscape Pharmacists, 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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Initiating Hypertriglyceridemia Medication in Young People
When do young people need medication for hypertriglyceridemia?
Medscape Family Medicine, December 2007
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How Much Fish Is Enough?
Can a diet rich in fish provide sufficient levels of omega-3 fatty acids?
Medscape Family Medicine, December 2007
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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
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Are Duloxetine's Side Effects Dose Related?
A patient with depression and fibromyalgia pain experiences sleepiness, fatigue, and dizziness after her dosage of duloxetine is increased to 120 mg. Is this because of the higher dosage?
Medscape Pharmacists, December 2007
