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How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying?
I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
Medscape Nurses, September 2008
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Do Registered Nurses Need a National Provider Identifier (NPI)?
Do you need an NPI? Here is the information that you need in order to decide.
Medscape Nurses, September 2008
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When Should I Refer a Patient for Voice Changes?
Evaluating laryngitis in primary care can be tricky -- when does acute become chronic? When is it best to refer?
Medscape Critical Care, September 2008
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What Do Pathologic Skin Lesions in Elderly Patients Look Like?
What are some of the most common premalignant and malignant lesions seen in older patients, and what do they look like?
Medscape Nurses, August 2008
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What Is My Legal Obligation if I Allow an Intoxicated Patient to Drive Home?
Can you be sued if you allow an intoxicated patient to drive home from an appointment?
Medscape Nurses, August 2008
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What Is the Maximum Dose of Mesalamine for Ulcerative Colitis?
This agent can be administered both orally and rectally to treat ulcerative colitis.
Medscape Pharmacists, August 2008
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When Is it Appropriate to Use Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy in the Emergency Department?
Dr. Noelle Rotondo discusses the protocols and risks associated with using methotrexate in the ED for ectopic pregancies.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, August 2008
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Is Childbirth More Dangerous for Black Women Than for White Women?
A reader believes that black women are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications.
Medscape Nurses, August 2008
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Is Penicillin Safe in a Patient Allergic to Cephalosporins?
Can a patient who is allergic to cephalosporins receive a penicillin-class antimicrobial?
Medscape Pharmacists, August 2008
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Serum D-Dimer and Aortic Dissection
Rapid and accurate detection of aortic dissection is critical to managing patients with chest pain or suspected ACS in the ED. Are serum D-dimer levels a safe and effective measure to "rule out" AD?
Medscape Emergency Medicine, August 2008
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How Much Information Must Be Listed on a Surgical Informed Consent?
I work in an ambulatory surgery center. On an informed consent, does the donor site need to be identified on the consent form?
Medscape Nurses, August 2008
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What Factors Should Be Considered When Prescribing Oral Contraceptives to Acne Patients?
What considerations are made when prescribing oral contraceptives for the treatment of acne?
Medscape Dermatology, July 2008
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Does Switching Statins Increase the Risk for Adverse Events?
Patients on statin therapy sometimes must switch from one statin to another. Does that increase the risk of developing an adverse reaction?
Medscape Pharmacists, July 2008
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What Is the Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy?
I believe that pregnant women should be taking more vitamin D. What effect does a vitamin D deficiency have on pregnancy?
Medscape Nurses, July 2008
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Insulin: A Last Resort?
Why is insulin often seen as a last resort?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, June 2008
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Diet and Acne: A Myth?
Should we reconsider the role of diet in acne in the face of recent studies?
Medscape Dermatology, June 2008
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Is There a Limit to the Analgesic Effect of Pain Medications?
Dr. Sergey Motov explores the ceiling effects of analgesics commonly used in the ED: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and opioids.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, June 2008
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What Is the Value of "Baseline Coagulation" Studies in Patients Starting Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin and Warfarin Therapy?
Dr. Robert Glatter discusses the role of baseline coagulation studies in patients beginning low-molecular-weight heparin and warfarin therapy.
Medscape Emergency Medicine, June 2008
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How Do I Differentiate Normal Aging of the Skin From Pathologic Conditions?
I see a lot of geriatric patients. How do I distinguish normal aging of the skin from pathologic conditions?
Medscape Nurses, June 2008
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Do Incontinence Drugs Affect Cognition in the Elderly?
What is the role of anticholinergic bladder control medications in patients taking acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for dementia? Do they affect cognition?
Medscape Pharmacists, June 2008
