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• Is Metformin Effective for Type 1 Diabetes? Is off-label use of metformin an option for certain patients with type 1 diabetes?
  Ask the Experts, January 2012
• Protocols vs Individual Care: What's Best for VLBW Infants? A reader questions the wisdom of caring for the smallest of patients with protocols and algorithms, rather than taking an individualized approach.
  Ask the Experts, December 2011
• Vitamin D: Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Hulisz answers readers' questions about vitamin D.
  Ask the Experts, December 2011
• When Is 'Anxiety' an Anxiety Disorder in Children? Anxiety in children and adolescents isn't uncommon, but when does anxiety cross the threshold to become a disorder requiring treatment?
  Ask the Experts, October 2011
• How Young Is Too Young for Oseltamivir? Can very young children receive oseltamivir for influenza?
  Ask the Experts, October 2011
• College Students and Adderall: What's Going On? College students seeking an "edge" are turning to stimulants such as Adderall. It's a serious problem that can't be ignored.
  Ask the Experts, October 2011
• I'm Bullied By Nurses -- What Can I Do? A physician who claims that bullying and maligning by nurses has harmed his reputation asks for advice.
  Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses, October 2011
• Bath Salts: An 'Ivory Wave' Epidemic? Are you aware of this dangerous "legal high"?
  Ask the Experts, August 2011
• Does Insulin Glargine Increase Cancer Risk in Children? What research is available regarding the risk of this long-acting insulin when used in children?
  Ask the Experts, August 2011
• Probiotics for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea? Do products containing live microorganisms really restore normal GI function?
  Ask the Experts, July 2011
• How Can I Help Patients Get Their Medications? Resources are available to assist patients who cannot afford their medications.
  Ask the Experts, July 2011
• How Should Swimmer's Ear (Acute Otitis Externa) Be Managed? It's the season for swimmer's ear. Here is a review of the essentials in management of this common condition.
  Ask the Experts, July 2011
• Is Sublingual Immunotherapy Effective for Allergies? Sublingual immunotherapy is an option in patients with allergies who can't tolerate, or wish to avoid, injections.
  Ask the Experts, June 2011
• Is Vitamin E Beneficial in Children With NASH? The recently completed TONIC trial offers data to answer this question.
  Ask the Experts, April 2011
• What Are the Effects of Salvia Use in Adolescents? News reports about celebrities smoking salvia have spurred questions about this substance in teens.
  Ask the Experts, April 2011
• Alternating Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in Children: Unsafe? Is there evidence to support the alternating of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in children?
  Ask the Experts, March 2011
• How Should We Sedate Children for CT Scans? A variety of sedative agents have been studied for their effectiveness in sedating children who need head CT scans.
  Ask the Experts, March 2011
• Is Acetaminophen Harmful in Children? Dr. Balistreri summarizes the current evidence linking acetaminophen with liver damage.
  Ask the Experts, January 2011
• Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation Correctly Dr. Andrew Wilner reviews the latest evidence regarding the use of vagus nerve stimulation in treating epilepsy.
  Ask the Experts, December 2010
• Nevirapine to Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Review the guidelines for using an NNTRI in mothers in labor who may be HIV-positive.
  Ask the Experts, December 2010

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