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Does the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Devices in the Hospital Setting Pose a Risk to Patients?
Commentary on a study on the potential hazards of using radio frequency identification devices in the hospital setting, published June 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Medscape General Surgery, September 2008
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Evaluating Bone Health of Children With Frequent Fractures
A study published in the May 2008 issue of Pediatrics looked at evaluation of children with repeat fractures.
Medscape Pediatrics, September 2008
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Rivaroxaban vs Enoxaparin: Which Is the More Effective Thromboprophylactic Agent?
Commentary on a study on thromboprophylaxis after hip arthroplasty, published June 2008 in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Medscape General Surgery, 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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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.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, September 2008
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Adverse Events in the Hospital Setting: How Safe Is Your Operating Room?
Commentary on a study on in-hospital adverse events, published June 2008 in Quality and Safety in Health Care.
Medscape General Surgery, August 2008
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When Is the Optimal Time to Administer Antibiotics Prior to Surgery?
Commentary on a study on the timing of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis, published June 2008 in the Annals of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery, August 2008
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Are Osteoporosis Risks Being Overlooked?
Missed opportunities for osteoporosis detection and treatment following fractures are common.
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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Eating Right After Surgery -- Tricky or Treat?
Commentary on a study about whether eating right after surgery is safe, published May 2008 in the Archives of Surgery.
August 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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Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Guidelines in Perspective
New evidence-based ACCP guidelines address prevention and management of thrombosis. Dr. Shorr discusses NEJM articles on this prevention during hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, July 2008
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What Are the Long-Term Effects After Major Trauma?
Commentary on 2 studies of the long-term effects on pain and general health after major trauma, published March 2008 in the Archives of Surgery and April 2008 in The Journal of Trauma.
Medscape General Surgery, 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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Response to AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Draft Report on "Ethical Guidance for Physicians and the Profession With Respect to Industry Support for Professional Education in Medicine"
Harvard Professor Tom Stossel describes the scholarly ethical basis for industry support for medical research and education.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Let's Get Real About Conflicts of Interest in Medicine
John F. Kamp, PhD, JD, Executive Director, Coalition for Healthcare Communication, New York, discusses complexities in conflicts of interest.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, June 2008
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Daily Tadalafil Prevents Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men
Can once-daily use of tadalafil in smaller doses, 2.5 or 5 mg, also benefit erectile dysfunction?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
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Abdominal Obesity Is the Most Hazardous
Dr. George Lundberg emphasizes that abdominal obesity is hazardous to health.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, May 2008
