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Can Pharmacists Improve the Accuracy of Medication Histories?
Physicians may be missing important pieces of a patient's medication history at hospital admission.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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Medical Humanities Blog Brings Holism to Healthcare
Physicians increasingly are expected to take an empathetic approach toward patients, and the field of medical humanities offers some guidance.
Article, August 2008
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Is Penicillin Safe in a Patient Allergic to Cephalosporins?
Can a patient who is allergic to cephalosporins receive a penicillin-class antimicrobial?
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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Understanding and Navigating the Laws and Regulations Governing Pain Relief With Opioids
Healthcare practitioners are concerned about prescribing opioids for pain management. This concern has led to a public health problem of uncontrolled pain.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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Soft Drinks and Weight Gain: How Strong Is the Link?
This Systematic Review evaluates the scientific evidence supporting a causal link between sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption and weight gain.
Journal Article, August 2008
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Trends in Oral Contraception: An Expert Interview With Dr. Andrew Kaunitz
Areas explored include latest oral contraceptive regimens and continued use in older women, according to ACOG 2008 data.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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Retooling for an Aging America
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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CME/CE
Not So Uncomplicated: Issues in the Treatment of Impetigo in the Age of Antibacterial Resistance
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections such as impetigo are becoming increasingly complicated to treat in the age of antibacterial resistance.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, August 2008
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CME/CE
Cases from AHRQ WebM&M: The Inside of a Time Out
The Joint Commission Universal Protocol requires a final "time out" just prior to the surgery or procedure regardless of where it is being performed. Are you taking the time?
Article, August 2008
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CME
A Case of an Older Woman Who Cannot Lift Her Right Foot
Is the patient’s problem with dorsiflexion systemic and is it treatable?
Clinical Case, August 2008
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CME/CE
The Last Hours of Living: Practical Advice for Clinicians
Clinical concerns in the last hours of living include managing feeding and hydration, changes in consciousness, delirium, pain, breathlessness, and secretions. Learn what to expect and what to do.
Clinical Review, August 2008
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Placebo in Psychiatric Clinical Trials
Why is placebo relatively effective in antidepressant trials? Should psychiatric drugs be tested against placebo? In his latest videoblog, Dr. Charles Nemeroff discusses the placebo effect.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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Atrial Fibrillation Studies Shed Light on Promising New Antiarrhythmics, Strategies, and Statin Therapy for Management and Prevention
HRS 2008: ATHENA, 5A, and HERS studies lend important insight into the future management of atrial fibrillation.
Conference Coverage, August 2008
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Hot Topic: Intensive Glucose Control Does Not Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
ACCORD and ADVANCE--A commentary on the results from Harrison's Online.
Journal Article, August 2008
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You Should Treat Patients Over the Age of 80 Who Have Hypertension
Dr. George Lundberg discusses the importance of treating really old patients who have hypertension.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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CME
A Case of Cocaine-induced Basilar Artery Thrombosis
The case of a 40-year-old man diagnosed with Basilar Artery Thrombosiscoma as a result of cocaine abuse.
Journal Article, August 2008
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Managing Hypertension, Part I: Diuretics
In his Video Blog, Dr. Henry Black reviews how long diuretics have served as antihypertensive therapy, why, and whether they still should have a central role.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
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A Spoonful of Humor Makes the Science Go Down
An MD/PhD student uses his blog to translate developments in neuroscience and to entertain his readers along the way.
Article, August 2008
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CME/CE
Must-Block Television! Reducing Screen Time Improves Body Mass Index Among Young Children: A Best Evidence Review
This Best Evidence Review weighs in on a study from the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine on the effects of TV on obesity in children.
Article, August 2008
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Sildenafil in Women taking Antidepressants--A Solution for a Troublesome Side Effect? Medicine Matters from Sandra Fryhofer.MD
Dr. Sandra Fryhofer discusses a new study, which suggests that sildenafil might improve antidepressant-related sexual effects in women. She asks if this will change your practice.
Expert Viewpoint, August 2008
