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Essential Resources for Nephrology
These tips and tools from another medical student will help you master renal processes and diseases.
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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CME/CE
The Skinny on Weight Loss Supplements: Fact or Fantasy?
Patients who want to lose weight are likely to try an over-the-counter product that promises success.
Clinical Review, May 9, 2008
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CME
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Clinical Review
Tourette syndrome is more common than previously thought? Can you recognize it?
Article, May 9, 2008
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Does Honey Relieve Cough in Children?
A study in the December 2007 issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine finds that honey may be an inexpensive and safe treatment for cough in patients older than 2 years old.
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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Patients' Cultural and Spiritual Beliefs Influence Their Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management -- From APA 2008: May 7, 2008
APA Annual Meeting 2008: Culture clash: The impact of cultural and religious beliefs on patient care and management.
Conference Coverage, May 8, 2008
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Research in the Physician's Office: Navigating the Ethical Minefield
The ethical and practical issues that arise when clinical research moves from the academic medical center--with its IRBs, training and staff resources--to the doctor's office are explored in this case
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Congress Passes Genetic Privacy Bill
In this videoblog, Dr. Eric Topol updates us on some of the details and discusses what this might mean for the future if it is signed into law.
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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More Body Fat = More Hot Flashes
Vasomotor symptoms related to menopause, such as hot flashes, have been thought to be more common in slender than in overweight or obese women. Does amount of body fat make a difference?
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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CME/CE
Highlights of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2008 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments on exercise-induced asthma, new research initiatives in asthma, and more from AAAAI 2008.
Conference Coverage, May 8, 2008
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Highlights of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) 2008 Annual Meeting
Tremendous logistical challenges face psychiatrists when treating the geriatric community for psychiatric disabilities. Read about what issues were discussed at this year's AAGP meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 7, 2008
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Perspective: Carotid Stenting and the History of Disruptive Technology in Vascular Surgery
Can CAS be considered a disruptive technology? An expert commentary from Frank J. Veith, MD.
Expert Viewpoint, May 7, 2008
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Surgeon Sews for Fun, Sutures for a Livin
Ramona Bates, MD, is a plastic surgeon who uses her blog to further her interests in surgical procedures and quilting.
Article, May 7, 2008
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Abuse of Medications Employed for the Treatment of ADHD: Results From a Large-Scale Community Survey
This article evaluates prescription and illicit stimulant abuse in the treatment of ADHD. The results suggest that long-acting stimulants may have lower abuse potential than short-acting agents.
Article, May 7, 2008
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Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Update for Emergency Physicians
Subarachnoid hemorrhage and new treatment strategies are reviewed.
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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Pharmacovigilance in Nephrology
Recent controversies about heparin contamination from China and ESA adverse effects raise questions about drug safety and FDA oversight.
Expert Viewpoint, May 6, 2008
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Psychological Stress and Cardiovascular Disease
Stress effects, like other settings of cardiac risk, are potentially modifiable, if not by cardiologists themselves, then by their colleagues who help patients change their behaviors and cognitions.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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Boosting Platelet Counts in Patients With Chronic ITP
Managing immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) involves raising platelet production and decreasing platelet destruction. Can stimulating platelet production effectively manage ITP?
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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Honor Killings -- Still a Burning Issue in Pakistan
A reader brings to light a practice in Pakistan that many do not know exists.
Letter, May 6, 2008
