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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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Does Vitamin B12 Help Relieve Fatigue?
Patients may request vitamin B12 shots to relieve fatigue, but is this treatment effective?
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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CME
Treatment Advances for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Update From ACR 2008
What's the latest ACR 2008 update on the understanding and current treatment and emerging therapies for patients diagnosed with SLE?
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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CME
Update on Sjögren's Syndrome From ACR 2008
Read about the clinical features and pathogenesis of Sjogren's syndrome as well as new treatment advances, as illustrated by data presented at the ACR 2008 meeting.
Conference Coverage, January 2009
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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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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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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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Lowering Serum Urate in Patients With Hyperuricemia and Gout
How does febuxostat's mechanism of action differ from allopurinol's? Is febuxostat superior to allopurinol for reducing uric acid levels and preventing gouty flares?
Expert Viewpoint, January 2009
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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/CE
Coadministration of Naloxone With Opioid Medications? A Best Evidence Review
This Best Evidence Review weighs in on a study from the International Journal of Clinical Practice on treatments for opioid-associated bowel dysfunction.
Article, December 2008
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Metabolic Myopathies: A Guide and Update for Clinicians
Metabolic myopathies may present in different stages of life and can be difficult to diagnose. The current review focuses on the key elements to understand in regard to metabolic myopathies for nonexperts in this field of medicine.
Journal Article, 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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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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International Psoriasis Council Meet the Experts (September 20, 2008; Paris, France)
Join 4 international experts for a case-based learning program originally presented at the 2008 EADV meeting in Paris, France.
Collection, December 2008
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CME
A Case of Childhood-onset Ankylosing Spondylitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
A 14 year old boy enters the rheumatology clinic with a history of persistent arthritis. What tools can the physician use to diagnose him and what are the best management strategies for treatment?
Journal Article, December 2008
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CME/CE
Teaming Up To Prevent Adverse Drug Events
Drug safety relies on effective communication between all members of the patient care team and with the patient.
Commentary, December 2008
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Case #3: Anti-TNF Failure: What Next? (Slides With Audio)
Review the value of citrullinated peptide antibodies in predicting clinical outcomes for patients with undifferentiated or probable rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Slide/Lecture Presentation, December 2008
