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Video Day in Review from AHA 2009 with Dr. Melissa Walton-Shirley: Tuesday, November 17
Focus on heart failure studies: HEAAL, FAIR-HF, HeartMate II, and J-CHF with Dr. Walton-Shirley.
Commentary, November 2009
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What Should Patients Do With Unused Narcotics?
Clinicians often tell patients to save their remaining narcotics for "next time." According to guidelines, this may not be the best advice.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
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Do Pacifiers Interfere With Breastfeeding Success?
This study provides practical help for pediatric providers who are faced with the "pacifier question."
Viewpoint, November 2009
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Video Day in Review from AHA 2009 with Dr. Melissa Walton-Shirley: Monday, November 16
Join Dr. Walton-Shirley for a review of ARBITER 6-HALTS, Primary PCI in Massachusetts, high ionizing radiation, soybeans and omega-3 fatty acid, video games, anemia and transfusion, and darbepoetin alfa.
Commentary, November 2009
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Plasma HIV RNA is a Risk Factor for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
John G. Bartlett, MD, comments on this observational study that establishes viral load as a risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in people living with HIV/AIDS.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care
Patients have spoken: they like the convenience of retail healthcare clinics.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Commentary, November 2009
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The Challenge of Increasing HDL and Lowering Triglycerides-- Are There Best Methods for Doing This?
Howard Weintraub, MD, and Henry Black, MD, continue their lively discussion in this series on dyslipidemia. This time, they tackle the problem of increasing HDL and lowering triglycerides.
Commentary, November 2009
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Do Blood Transfusions Affect the INR?
Whether or not the international normalized ratio (INR) will be "preserved" depends on the type of blood transfusion given.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
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The Genetics of Asthma: An Expert Interview With Scott T. Weiss, MD, MS
Dr. Scott Weiss discusses how pharmacogenetics can play a role in optimizing asthma medications and how genetic studies might be used to understand the development and progression of the disease.
Expert Interview, November 2009
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Molecular Techniques Yield Many More Strains Than Culturing
Molecular techniques can detect more bacteria than conventional cultures, raising questions regarding the current empirical treatment choices. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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The Medscape Cancer Survivorship Survey
In his latest video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman encourages viewers to participate in the Medscape survey for healthcare providers that discusses cancer survivor care.
Commentary, November 2009
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FOXL2 Mutation Associated With Adult Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumors
Dr. Maurie Markman comments on a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine highlighting the role of a mutation in FOXL2 in the development and/or progression of granulosa cell tumors.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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Does Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Work for Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Compression Fractures?
There have been limited evidence-based data demonstrating the efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
Viewpoint, November 2009
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Is Red Yeast Rice Effective in Lowering Lipid Levels?
A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine has prompted clinicians to seek more information about this controversial supplement.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
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Cross-Reactivity to 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus
Does anyone -- young or old -- have preexisting immunity to H1N1?
Viewpoint, November 2009
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In Taking the Garbage Out, the More HDL the Better, but the Truck Should Function
In a lively discussion, Howard Weintraub, MD, describes the interesting facets of HDL to Henry Black, MD.
Commentary, November 2009
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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
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Antiviral Treatment for Suspected H1N1 Influenza
James Wilde, MD, discusses the recommendations for initiating antiviral treatment for patients with suspected H1N1 influenza.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
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Lipids for Dummies -- Howard Weintraub, MD Offers Solid Advice for Lowering LDL-C
Howard Weintraub, MD, offers Henry Black, MD, and our audience guidance on how to treat patients who need to lower their LDL.
Commentary, November 2009
