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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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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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Sleep Apnea as a Cause of Gout Flares
A reader explains the need to examine the sleep patterns of patients being treated for gout.
Letter, 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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CME
Sphingomonas paucimobilis Bloodstream Infections Associated With Contaminated Intravenous Fentanyl
Nationally distributed medications from compounding pharmacies, which typically adhere to less stringent quality-control standards than pharmaceutical manufacturers, can lead to multistate outbreaks.
Journal Article, January 2009
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National Public Health Week 2009 to Focus on "Building the Foundation for a Healthy America"
The theme for National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2009 aims to establish the critical role public health must play to improve our nation's health. Learn more about this year's NPHW campaign.
Journal Article, December 2008
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Evolutionary Biology Offers Glimpse Into Medicine's Future
A self-described "interested wonderer" uses his blog to explore the intersection of human evolution and clinical medicine.
Article, December 2008
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CME
There Was a Young Man Who Swallowed a Nail...Perhaps He'll Die
Dr. Lowenfels presents a case of a previously healthy young male who swallowed a nail while doing carpentry. How would you help this patient?
Clinical Case, December 2008
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Highlights of the 19th International Nursing Research Congress: The Globalization of Research Through Technology, Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing
Coverage of STT's 2008 research meeting offers a review of key presentations, focusing on the use of technology in education and importance of indigenous knowledge systems in developing countries.
Conference Coverage, December 2008
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MRSA Cultures in the Emergency Department
MRSA is the leading pathogen causing nosocomial infections in US hospitals, and much debate exists over how to reduce this rate. Is active surveillance testing the answer?
Expert Viewpoint, 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
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The Doctor-Patient Relationship I: The Web Underscores the Divide
Ursula Snyder, PhD, Former Editor, Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, New York, NY, explains how to improve physician-patient conversation.
Editorial, December 2008
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A Reader Responds to "Seven Pharmacotherapies Do Promote Smoking Abstinence at 6 and 12 Months"
A reader discusses the need to systematically study human health hazards of nonconventional methods of using tobacco.
Letter, December 2008
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CME/CE
Clostridium difficile Infection: Tools for Treatment and Prevention
What are the most current diagnostic tests and infection control strategies for C. difficile?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, December 2008
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Influenza Vaccination during Pregnancy: Clinical Efficacy in Mothers and Infants
Is maternal vaccination for influenza safe and efficacious?
Journal Article, December 2008
