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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 14, 2008
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Outbreak of Measles -- San Diego, California, January-February 2008
Measles vaccination programs have successfully eliminated endemic measles transmission in the US. However, unvaccinated children are at risk; 12 cases of measles in San Diego are investigated.
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Outbreak, Germany, and Calculation of Outbreak Start
To what extent would early implementation of control measures have prevented an outbreak of VRE at a university hospital in southwestern Germany?
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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What Are the Risks of Contracting MRSA From Domesticated Animals?
Is there a risk of contracting MRSA from domesticated animals? An expert answers a reader's question about disease transmission from animals to humans.
Expert Viewpoint, May 12, 2008
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Infectious Syphilis: The Return of an Epidemic
An infectious syphilis epidemic returns to challenge public health. As past becomes present, what do clinicians need to know about this sexually transmitted infection?
Expert Viewpoint, May 12, 2008
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Hot Topic: Epidemiology of Invasive Infections Due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the United States
A discussion of a study that supplies important new information on the changing epidemiology of invasive MRSA infections.
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Timeliness of Enteric Disease Surveillance in 6 US States
Timely reporting of foodborne diseases is necessary to identify persons at risk for exposure and to prevent additional cases in outbreak settings. Learn more about these foodborne outbreaks.
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Current and Future Treatments of HIV-Associated Dyslipidemia
The dyslipidemia associated with HIV is common and is attributed to HIV itself and/or the antiretroviral therapy used to treat HIV. What will the updated guidelines suggest to help these patients?
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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Eleventh Annual Conference on Vaccine Research
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 8, 2008
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Can A Topical Immunomodulating Agent Obviate Need for Surgery in Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia?
Results of a small placebo-controlled study suggest that a topical cream may serve as an alternative to surgery for some patients with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia.
Expert Viewpoint, May 7, 2008
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Experimental Infection and Natural Contact Exposure of Dogs with Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1)
Did contact exposure experiments of influenza virus (H5N1)-infected cats with uninfected dogs result in interspecies transmission?
Journal Article, May 7, 2008
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Do Women Comply with Recommendations for Papanicolaou Smears Following Colposcopy? A Retrospective Study
Do women with abnormal Pap smears comply with follow-up cervical cancer screening or care after completing colposcopic exams and treatment? Patient compliance is evaluated in this study.
Journal Article, May 7, 2008
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CME
A 33-year-old Woman with Sudden-Onset Severe Headache and Vomiting
A 33-year-old woman presents to the ED with a severe headache, associated vomiting, blurred vision, and weakness in her left leg. She states that it is the worst headache of her life, and it is worsening despite her use of acetaminophen. She has a 4-year history of oral contraceptive use. Her pupils show a slightly sluggish reaction to light, and bilateral papilledema is noted on the funduscopic examination. A magnetic resonance venogram (MRV) is taken. What is the diagnosis?
Clinical Case, May 7, 2008
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CME
A Case of Adult Hepatic Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis can present with severe symptoms. The current case report describes these symptoms as well as how to diagnose and treat toxocariasis.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 5, 2008
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Does Raising Awareness of HIV Serostatus Lower HIV Incidence?
Could an increased awareness of serostatus among people with HIV prevent a rise in the rate of new infections?
Journal Article, May 2, 2008
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Rapid and Real-time Assays for Detection and Quantification of Chikungunya Virus
New findings that demonstrate the real-time RT-PCR and RT-LAMP are discussed. Could these findings have potential in clinical diagnosis and detection of Chikungunya virus?
Journal Article, May 2, 2008
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Patients: An Untapped Safety Resource
Julia A. Hallisy, DDS, a dentist in San Francisco, California, teaches how patients can protect themselves.
Editorial, May 2, 2008
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Development of Medical Checklists for Improved Quality of Patient Care
What is the evidence to support using medical checklists? Do they play a fundamental role in error management?
Journal Article, May 1, 2008
