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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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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Urine Leakage in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Population of Adults
In this study, the authors determine the prevalence of urine leakage, and factors related to leakage, across genders and racial/ethnic groups in a population-based sample of adults.
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Analysis of Chromosome 1p Abnormalities in Renal Oncocytomas by Loss of Heterozygosity Studies: Correlation With Conventional Cytogenetics and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
In renal oncocytomas, how often do chromosome 1 abnormalities occur using loss of heterozygosity studies? How do 3 techniques compare in the evaluation of chromosome 1 in renal oncocytomas?
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 5, 2008
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Patients: An Untapped Safety Resource
Julia A. Hallisy, DDS, a dentist in San Francisco, California, teaches how patients can protect themselves.
Editorial, May 2, 2008
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CME/CE
Diagnosing and Treating Male LUTS in the Primary Care Setting: A Case Series
This series of 3 cases focuses on the evaluation and treatment of men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia, with special stress on the primary care setting.
Clinical Case, May 2, 2008
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Development of Medical Checklists for Improved Quality of Patient Care
What is the evidence to support using medical checklists? Do they play a fundamental role in error management?
Journal Article, May 1, 2008
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Measurement of Microalbuminuria Using Protein Chip Electrophoresis
Might microalbuminuria be measured effectively by a microfluidics-based assay using the P200 protein chip? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this chip-based assay?
Journal Article, April 30, 2008
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CME
Time of Day Is Associated With Postoperative Morbidity: An Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data
Does working nine-to-five keep your patients alive?”
Journal Article, April 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Educating the Health Professional for Improving Cultural Competency
An expert panel discusses three areas of cultural competence--bias, language barriers, and communication--in the context of clinician-patient vignettes.
Commentary, April 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Cultural Competency in Healthcare: A Clinical Review and Video Vignettes From the National Medical Association
Clinician-patient vignettes demonstrate 3 areas of cultural challenges for healthcare providers: bias, language barriers, and communication problems.
Clinical Review, April 30, 2008
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CME
Time of Day Is Associated With Postoperative Morbidity: An Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data
Does working nine-to-five keep your patients alive?
Journal Article, April 30, 2008
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Announcing the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Section of The Medscape Journal of Medicine
David Goldenberg, MD, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, announces this new section of The Medscape Journal.
Editorial, April 29, 2008
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CME/CE
Drug Mix-Ups Threaten Patient Safety
Many medications are easily confused with other drugs that have similar names. How can you help avoid harmful mix-ups?
Clinical Case, April 29, 2008
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CME
Controversies in Late-Onset Hypogonadism: A Panel Discussion
The panelists in this video discussion -- a urologist, an endocrinologist, and a primary care physician -- discuss controversial issues surrounding late-onset male hypogonadism.
Commentary, April 29, 2008
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CME
Renal Tract Malformations: Perspectives for Nephrologists
Renal tract malformations can remain undetected until the development of symptoms. The current article summarizes the best practice for diagnosis and management of patients with renal tract malformations.
Journal Article, April 29, 2008
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"Jake Leg," Other Poisonings, Physicians as Canaries, and the FDA
Emily Friedman, an independent health policy and ethics analyst, reminds us why doctors must be "canaries" and the FDA must act.
Editorial, April 28, 2008
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Serum Testosterone Levels Do Not Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
"The slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact."
Journal Article, April 25, 2008
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Surgery for Diabetes?
Kelvin D. Higa, MD, FACS, President of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, explains why surgery may be the best choice for treating morbid obesity.
Editorial, April 25, 2008
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Prostate Cancer Guideline, Version 1.2008
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network presents its current clincial guidelines for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Article, April 24, 2008
