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Efforts to Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing: Are They Worth It? A Best Evidence Review
This Best Evidence Review weighs in on a study from the journal Medical Care on interventions to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Faith and Science Intersect at Physician's Popular Blog
Edwin Leap, MD, regularly writes about his faith and how it affects his practice of medicine.
Article, January 2009
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Bone Mineral Density in Children and Long-term Corticosteroid Use
Is use of multiple courses of oral steroids associated with reduced bone mineral accretion in boys?
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Rates of Viral Infection in Children Admitted With Acute Respiratory Infections
A study published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal looks at causes of acute respiratory infection.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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CME
Update on Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases From ACR 2008
A summary by Tadej Avcin, MD, PhD, on the challenges in treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis in the age of biologic therapy, as supported by data presented at the 2008 ACR meeting.
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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Treating Cystic Acne in Patients With Comorbid Conditions
A reader asks how to treat a young cystic acne patient who also has chronic hepatitis B with liver fibroses.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Nurses Journal Scan, December 2008
Don't miss recent literature summaries on homeless youth, alternatives to litigation, and an update on the new world of nanotechnology.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Born at the Wrong Time? Timing of Infant Birth and the Risk for Childhood Asthma
Tina Hartert, MD, MPH, of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, discusses whether the date of conception predicts childhood asthma.
Editorial, January 2009
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CME
ACR 2008: Immune Inflammatory Diseases and Related Conditions: Latest Advances
Read our ACR 2008 updates on the latest advances in immune inflammatory diseases and related conditions.
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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The Doctor-Patient Relationship III: A Way of Listening -- The Balint Group Revisited, 2008
Ursula Snyder, PhD, Former Editor, Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, New York, explains how we can truly improve our listening with this method.
Editorial, January 2009
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Physicians Rise Up to Save Primary Care
Almost all states are facing a primary care physician shortage. In this installment of 'Physicians Are Talking About', doctors voice their opinions and recommend possible solutions to the problem.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Evaluation of Infants Who Experience an Apparent Life-Threatening Event
Authors of a study published in Pediatrics look at whether children who are admitted for an apparent life-threatening event without cause will later experience some form of abuse.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Insulin Pumps and Young Children
Can insulin pumps really be used successfully in very young children?
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Comparison of Vaginal and Sublingual Misoprostol for Second Trimester Abortion: Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial
What factors influence a misoprostol-only regimen's effectiveness in inducing a second trimester abortion? Sublingual or vaginal administration? Dose size, dosing schedule, adverse effects?
Journal Article, January 2009
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Special Considerations When Used in Children
Does ABPM have the same utility in children as it does in adults, and are all variables to diagnose high blood pressure the same? Dr. Henry Black discusses a recent AHA statement on ABPM in children.
Expert Viewpoint, December 2008
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Restless Legs Syndrome: A Unique Case and Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment
This is a rare case of restless legs syndrome (RLS) associated with hyperparathyroidism. To our knowledge, it is the second such case of hyperparathyroid-related RLS that has been described.
Journal Article, December 2008
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Menstruation in Adolescents: What's Normal?
Clinicians and teens should be more aware of evidence-based norms for pubertal development, menstrual function, and warning signs for irregularities.
Clinical Review, December 2008
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The Doctor-Patient Relationship II: Not Listening
Ursula Snyder, PhD, Former Editor, Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, New York, NY, teaches us how to improve our listening skills.
Editorial, December 2008
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CME/CE
Safety of Long-term Oral Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acne
Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield provides a comprehensive discussion of the safety of long-term antibiotics in the treatment of acne.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, December 2008
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A Reader and Author Respond to "Does Primary Care Matter?"
A reader and author further discuss the role of primary care.
Letter, December 2008
