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Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Practical Clinical Treatment Strategies
Expert Michael A. Kaliner, MD, shares insights into the treatment of acute and chronic rhinosinusitis.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, November 2008
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Journal Scan: Recent Influential Articles in Pulmonary Medicine
This Journal Scan presents a review of important articles in pulmonary medicine from Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Pediatrics, and The New England Journal of Medicine.
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, October 2008
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Beyond a Dying Private Health Insurance Industry: A Hidden Solution in Plain View
John Geyman, MD, Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, University of Washington, explains what will happen when the American health insurance industry dies.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, October 2008
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Recent Studies on the Use of Inhaled Anticholinergics in Patients With COPD
Dr. Andrew Shorr discusses recent studies from JAMA and NEJM that focus on inhaled anticholinergics used in the treatment of COPD.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, October 2008
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Are You Immunizing Your Patients With Asthma Against Pneumonia? Medicine Matters From Sandra A. Fryhofer, MD
At their June 2008 meeting, the ACIP added asthma to the list of conditions indicating immunization against pneumococcal pneumonia. Dr. Fryhofer asks for your opinion.
Medscape Internal Medicine, October 2008
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A Call to Arms (and Noses): Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
Do data suggest that vaccination of healthcare workers prevents infection in their patients? Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH, discusses recent evidence in her video blog.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, October 2008
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How Should I Treat Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis?
Bacterial rhinosinusitis brings many patients into the office, but how many really need antibiotics?
Medscape Nurses, October 2008
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Recently Updated National Institutes of Health Asthma Treatment Guidelines: Important Clinical Applications: Part 1
Explore challenges that face clinicians in asthma management in this interview with expert Dr. Mark T. O'Hollaren.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, September 2008
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When Should I Refer a Patient for Voice Changes?
Evaluating laryngitis in primary care can be tricky -- when does acute become chronic? When is it best to refer?
Medscape Critical Care, September 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.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, September 2008
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A New Clinical Score for Assessing Acute Asthma Severity in Children
A study published in the April 2008 issue of the Journal of Pediatrics looks at the effectiveness of the PRAM score in assessing children 2-17 years old.
Medscape Pediatrics, August 2008
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When Your Patients and In-laws Ask Whether They Should Receive the Shingles Vaccine
In his most recent videoblog, Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses the shingles vaccine and its implications for inquiring patients, in-laws, and healthcare providers.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, August 2008
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Is Penicillin Safe in a Patient Allergic to Cephalosporins?
Can a patient who is allergic to cephalosporins receive a penicillin-class antimicrobial?
Medscape Pharmacists, August 2008
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Retooling for an Aging America
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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Hyperemia in Glaucoma Patients
Distinguishing hyperemia from ocular allergy in a glaucoma patient taking IOP-lowering medication should help ensure safe and effective glaucoma care.
Medscape Ophthalmology, July 2008
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Physicians for Sale: How Medical Professional Organizations Exploit Their Members
To improve the state of US healthcare, physicians need to rethink what their profession is and identify what they need to do to regain their professional integrity.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Building Physician Connectivity for e-Prescribing
Kevin Hutchinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prematics, Inc., in Vienna, Virginia, tells us how to move e-prescribing forward.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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FDA Issues Black Box Warnings for Fluoroquinolones
What's behind the new FDA black box warnings for fluoroquinolones? Paul Auwaerter, MD, discusses the recent major labeling change in his videoblog.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, July 2008
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A Reply to Thomas Stossel on the AMA-CEJA Draft Report
Rebuttal to Stossel's 12 June commentary responding to CEJA's Draft Report: "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, July 2008
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Who Picks What You Learn?
It is not the funder of your CME that is crucial -- it's the agenda and the benefit to patient outcomes according to Bob Morrow, MD, in this video blog.
Medscape Family Medicine, July 2008
