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Adherence to Anti-Epileptic Drug Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Patients
A study published in the April 2008 issue of Pediatrics looks at patterns of compliance with anti-epileptic drugs.
Expert Viewpoint, September 5, 2008
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A Market for Compassion: Single-Payer Health Insurance
Prajwal Ciryam, second-year MD/PhD student at Northwestern University and Co-Founding Member of Health Care for All Illinois, explains why an American single-payer system is right.
Expert Viewpoint, September 5, 2008
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The Ins and Outs of Endocannabinoid Signaling in Healthy and Diseased Brain
Endocannabinoid signaling: healthy and pathological conditions are explored to better understand the mechanisms that control endocannabinoid production.
Journal Article, September 3, 2008
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Hand Hygiene: How Can We Improve?
Lisa Maragakis, MD, reviews in her videoblog the serious challenges of measuring and improving hand hygiene compliance in the healthcare setting.
Expert Viewpoint, September 2, 2008
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What Makes an "Ideal" Healthcare Provider?
A patient with rare, chronic diseases has collected stories from other patients to provide valuable insights for the healthcare professions.
Article, September 2, 2008
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Dual Use of Bladder Anticholinergics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Long-Term Functional and Cognitive Outcomes
In higher-functioning nursing home residents, can the dual use of cholinesterase inhibitors (ChIs) and bladder anticholinergics result in greater rates of functional decline than use of ChIs alone?
Journal Article, September 2, 2008
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What Clinicians Should Know About Generic Antiepileptic Drugs
What are the potential issues concerning the generic substitution of antiepileptic drugs?
Expert Viewpoint, August 29, 2008
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Multidisciplinary Treatment of Epilepsy: Important Considerations for Neurologists, Primary Care Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists
What are the most important issues today in the treatment and management of patients with seizure disorders?
Expert Viewpoint, August 29, 2008
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Balamuthia Amebic Encephalitis -- California, 1999-2007
About 150 balamuthiasis cases have been reported worldwide since its recognition in 1990. Balamuthiasis, difficult to diagnose, has a high mortality. Ten cases identified during 1999-2007 are reviewed
Journal Article, August 29, 2008
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Electronic Personal Health Records: Should Doctors Worry?
Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH, FACP, Director, The Institute for Ethics, American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois, describes many ethical twists in electronic health records.
Editorial, August 29, 2008
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CME
Optimizing Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
Learn the most up-to-date information regarding the diagnosis, management, and prevention of VTE using interactive case simulations.
Clinical Case, August 29, 2008
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CME/CE
Women's Health: Menopausal Patients and Insomnia -- A Case Study
Dr. Ruth Benca discusses the relationship between insomnia and menopause in a case-based format.
Clinical Case, August 29, 2008
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CME/CE
Recognizing Fibromyalgia Syndrome as a True Disease Entity
Dr. Mease provides an overview of accurate diagnosis and therapeutic options to manage symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, August 29, 2008
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CME/CE
Women and Sleep: The Life Cycle
Dr. David Neubauer provides a comprehensive review and update of insomnia and sleep in women throughout the life cycle.
Clinical Review, August 29, 2008
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CME/CE
Advancing the Management of Alzheimer's Disease
This review discusses strategies to improve early recognition of therapeutic agents that may aid in the management of Alzheimer's disease.
Clinical Review, August 29, 2008
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Thyroid Swelling: An Unusual Presentation of a Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannoma
This report describes the case of a 35-year-old woman with a cervical schwannoma arising from the inferior aspect of the cervical sympathetic chain associated with a right Horner's syndrome.
Clinical Case, August 27, 2008
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"Weekend Effect" Persists
Increased off-hours mortality forces hospitalists
to learn new skills, forge new partnerships,
and increase staffing to focus on process issues.
Journal Article, August 26, 2008
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Perioperative Microemboli and Platelet Aggregation in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy
Platelet aggregation may increase perioperatively among CEA patients despite heparinization. These study authors explored the effects of aspirin and clopidogrel on microemboli formation.
Journal Article, August 26, 2008
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CME
Part 1: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Risk Factors, Impact, and Early Interventions
In part 1 of the new series on The Impaired Physician, Dr. X shows signs of burnout that put his personal and professional life at risk. Would you turn him in?
Article, August 26, 2008
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CME
Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse
In part 2 of the new series on the Impaired Physician, substance abuse develops in Dr. X. Is it now time to turn him in?
Article, August 26, 2008
