Medical Students Experts & Viewpoints

Medical Students Blogs and Columns

Cognitive Health for an Aging Population We must take steps to maintain brain health and prevent cognitive decline now -- or face a monumental public health crisis when the "baby boomer" generation reaches old age.
Expert Column, November 2009
CDC Commentary: Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccines -- Timing of Doses What is the optimal spacing and timing of the seasonal and H1N1 influenza vaccines? In this video blog, William Atkinson, MD, MPH, offers specific guidance from the CDC.
Commentary, November 2009
When Will My Financial Situation Improve? Students who are stressed out about finances should be happy to know that easier times lie just ahead.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
XMRV: The Missing Link in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, describes a newly published report of a potential link between a recently discovered virus and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Commentary, November 2009
Joint Pain Associated With Aromatase Inhibitors in Patients With Breast Cancer In her latest video blog, Dr. Kathy Miller comments on a new study examining the incidence of arthralgia associated with aromatase inhibitor therapy in patients with breast cancer.
Commentary, November 2009
CDC Commentary: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine in Pregnancy Pregnant women are 1 of the 5 initial target groups for the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. In this video commentary, Sonja Rasmussen, MD, MS, Senior Scientist at CDC, reviews the latest guidelines.
Commentary, November 2009
A Successful Campaign Against Antibiotic Overuse Antibiotic overuse was addressed by a multiyear national program that was successful in reducing use. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Viewpoint, November 2009
2009 H1N1 Influenza: Common Concerns -- Fall 2009 In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, reviews current areas of concern with 2009 H1N1 influenza, including vaccine safety, vaccine supply, and difficult treatment decisions.
Commentary, October 2009
Red Yeast Rice and Hyperlipidemia: How Strong Is the Evidence? Is red yeast rice a viable alternative for those with statin-associated myopathy?
Commentary, October 2009
Travel and the Risk for Blood Clots Sandra A. Fryhofer, MD, reports on a study that concludes that any travel increases the risk for blood clots. She also offers advice for reducing the risk.
Commentary, October 2009

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New legislation in the House would reform the formula for Medicare reimbursements to physicians and prevent a 21.2% pay cut scheduled for 2010. The legislation would temporarily base reimbursements on the Medicare Economic Index, which measures inflation in physician-practice costs. Do you favor or oppose this new legislation?

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Surgical Masks vs N95 Respirators: Research and Practice A well-designed study examines the efficacy of surgical masks in protecting healthcare workers against influenza. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments in this video blog.
Commentary, November 2009

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