Medscape Journal Articles

• Fully Integrating Medical Acupuncture Into Family Medicine A family physician relates his experience successfully integrating acupuncture into his daily practice.
  Annals of Family Medicine, September 2018
• Corneal Infections Associated With Sleeping in Contact Lenses These recent cases underscore the serious risks of sleeping with contact lenses--including corneal damage and possible permanent vision loss.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2018
• Risk Factors for Suicidality in Patients With Schizophrenia Up to 25-50% of patients with schizophrenia attempt suicide--a much greater proportion than in the general population. What are the risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide in this group?
  Schizophrenia Bulletin, September 2018
• PADIS Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult ICU Patients This article provides a summary of the updated PADIS guidelines for ICU clinicians.
  Critical Care Medicine, September 2018
• Updated Guidance for Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus by Men Based on new data, CDC has updated its recommendations for men with possible Zika virus exposure who are planning to conceive with their partner.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 2018
• A Good Tech-rad Relationship Is Vital to Patient Care In this essay, the authors underscore the importance of the technologist-radiologist relationship, highlighting key areas where it directly impacts the quality of patient care.
  Applied Radiology, September 2018
• Hyperlipidemia: Management With PCSK9 Inhibitors This article reviews the mechanism of action of PCSK9 inhibitors, as well as their efficacy, safety, costs, and limitations. For which patients are they recommended?
  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, September 2018
• Perceptions of Zika Virus Risk During 2016 Outbreak Which misconceptions persisted during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak -- and how did the public perceive the risk of contracting the virus?
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, September 2018
• ICD Discussions: What We Say and What They Understand This essay focuses on informed consent surrounding ICD implantation. Are patients being correctly educated about the short- and long-term implications--and do they fully comprehend?
  Southern Medical Journal, September 2018
• Intraoperative Hypotension and Stroke in Cardiac Surgery Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Might intraoperative hypotension be a potentially modifiable risk factor for perioperative stroke?
  Anesthesiology, September 2018
• Using State Aging Services to Promote Prevention Behavior This study assessed the acceptability and efficacy of the 10 Keys to Healthy Aging program, delivered in a Medicare senior center workshop setting.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, September 2018
• Infective Endocarditis Risk From Invasive Dental Procedures Controversy remains surrounding antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of infective endocarditis in patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. What will it take to finally settle the debate?
  Circulation, August 2018
• Immunotherapies in Oncology and Their Side Effect Profiles Learn about the side effect profiles of the various classes of new and emerging immunotherapies used for cancer treatment.
  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, August 2018
• Diabetes Management 'Up in the Air': Time for Consensus Recommendations for the management of diabetes lack consistent guidance. What is needed to reach a consensus?
  Endocrine Practice, August 2018
• Impact of SVR on Risk of T2DM Among HCV Patients in the US Does achieving sustained virologic response lower the risk for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with hepatitis C?
  Journal of Viral Hepatitis, August 2018
• Iron Therapy for Managing Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Iron replacement therapy is an important component in the management of CKD anemia. Which route of administration is best?
  Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension, August 2018
• Continuity and Access in the Era of Part-time Practice An increasing number of physicians are opting for part-time practice--in some cases in response to stress and burnout. How can we ensure that continuity and access remain intrinsic to primary care?
  Annals of Family Medicine, August 2018
• NAFLD in Psoriasis: A Consequence of Inflammatory Burden? This review examines the role of chronic, low-grade inflammation in the pathogenesis of NAFLD in patients with psoriasis. Could biological therapies prevent progression of NAFLD in these patients?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, August 2018
• Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O141 in a Traveler to Florida This case of Vibrio cholerae vibriosis from ingestion of raw seafood highlights the need for confirmatory culture testing in suspected cases in order to assess epidemic potential.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, August 2018
• Prior IVT and Complications of Carotid Endarterectomy This study aimed to determine the optimal timing of carotid endarterectomy following intravenous thrombolysis, taking into account both stroke recurrence and CEA-related complications.
  Stroke, August 2018