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Is the Economic Downturn Affecting Patient Compliance?
How has the financial crisis affected patient healthcare in the United States? Read physicians' reactions to the economic downturn.
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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Glaucoma and Depression
Glaucoma is one of the most common ocular disorders requiring continued treatment and follow-up. Is glaucoma severity related to depression and quality of life?
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Monthly Summaries of Nursing Research: December, 2008
Adjusting asthma meds in kids, the withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy, an analysis of research, and post-stroke depression -- all topics from this month's NINR research summaries.
Expert Viewpoint, 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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Complicating Factors: Issues Relating to Romance and Reproduction During Space Missions
This article discusses the concerns pertaining to issues related to sexual activity in space, such as behavioral health, team dynamics, pregnancy and embryogenesis, and their unknown complications.
Clinical Review, January 2009
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A 30-Year-Old Woman with Insomnia and Depression
Dr. W. Vaughn McCall addresses a question about a 30-year-old woman with insomnia and depression.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Testing for a Primary Sleep Disorder
Dr. W. Vaughn McCall answers a question about testing for a primary sleep disorder in a 30-year-old woman with insomnia and depression.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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Treatment of Residual Insomnia
Dr. W. Vaughn McCall addresses a question about the treatment of residual insomnia in a 25-year-old woman with depression and insomnia.
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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CME/CE
Healthcare Implications of United States Drug Policy
Drug control concerns must be balanced with the legitimate need to use opioids to control chronic and acute pain.
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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CME/CE
Tools for Pain and Opioid Abuse Risk Assessment
The 8th International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency offered new information on tools for pain and opioid abuse risk assessment.
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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CME/CE
Highlights of the 8th International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency
Highlights of the 8th International Conference on Pain and Chemical Dependency: new information on American drug control policy, pain assessment tolls, and risk reduction during pain treatment.
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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CME/CE
Taking a Different Pathway: The Scientific Basis for the Unique Effects of Selective Antihistamines in the Treatment of Insomnia: SLEEP 2008 Industry Supported Event Highlights
Review the effects of selective histamine antagonism and potential clinical applications for insomnia management.
Commentary, December 2008
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Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Scan, December 2008
December 2008 Neurology Journal Scan reviews studies of statin use to prevent cardiovascular events, rituximab to treat neuromyelitis optica, young-onset dementia, and virtual-reality analgesia.
Expert Viewpoint, December 2008
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Antipsychotics and Akathisia
Dr. Nathan E. Lavid discusses the likelihood that certain antipsychotic medication induces akathisia.
Expert Viewpoint, December 2008
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Monthly Summaries of Nursing Research: November, 2008
Don't miss research summaries on medication adherence, women and diabetes, pain assessment in the cognitively impaired, sleep disturbance in AIDS, and COPD and depression.
Journal Article Commentary, 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
Multimodal Techniques for Smoking Cessation: A Review of Their Efficacy and Utilisation and Clinical Practice Guidelines
New options are available for patients to help them quit smoking. The current article reviews the best evidence for these therapies.
Journal Article, December 2008
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Is It Safe To Order Drugs From Overseas Pharmacies?
Alert your patients to the dangers of Internet and overseas pharmacies.
Expert Viewpoint, December 2008
