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• How Should I Treat Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis? Bacterial rhinosinusitis brings many patients into the office, but how many really need antibiotics?
  Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses, October 2008
• Can I Change Residency Programs After I Start? These guidelines can help you optimize a residency switch.
  Medical School and Residency, October 2008
• How Should I Get Recommendation Letters for Residency? Asking faculty to write letters of recommendation for you can be a daunting -- but doable -- task.
  Medical School and Residency, October 2008
• 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?
  Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses, September 2008
• 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?
  Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses, September 2008
• Which Residency Programs Support Research? As someone who is preparing to be an MD/PhD, how do I go about looking for a residency with an environment that also sees medical research as a part of my training?
  Medical School and Residency, August 2008
• 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?
  Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses, August 2008
• 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?
  Legal/Professional Issues for Advanced Practice Nurses, August 2008
• 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?
  Emergency Medicine Management, August 2008
• What Should I Bring on Overnight Call? This "Top 10" list could make your overnight shifts just a little more comfortable and productive.
  Medical School and Residency, July 2008
• 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?
  Women's Health for Advanced Practice Nurses, July 2008
• How Can I Develop a Good CV for Residency? How important are involvements in volunteer work, outside clinical work, hobbies, sports, foreign languages, etc?
  Medical School and Residency, July 2008
• Is Competition Important in Medical School? How important is competition among medical students? How do we train our minds to strive for absolute excellence rather than a relative one?
  Medical School and Residency, June 2008
• How Can I Find Love During Training? Developing a romantic relationship seems very difficult during medical training. Is there anything I can do to improve my prospects?
  Medical School and Residency, June 2008
• How Can I Avoid Clinical Mistakes? I am constantly worrying about making mistakes. Is there any way to minimize errors?
  Medical School and Residency, May 2008
• How Do You Handle Pre-examination Stress? I often panic before an exam because I am so worried about my performance. This makes it even harder to do well. What should I do?
  Medical School and Residency, May 2008
• What Should I Do When I Suspect That a Patient Is Suicidal? I work in a primary care setting. What is the best course of action if I suspect that a patient is suicidal?
  Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses, May 2008
• What If I Match a Residency Program I Don't Want? It's a graduating student's worst fear -- matching at a program that wasn't near the top of their list.
  Medical School and Residency, May 2008
• How Can I Handle the Pressure of Medical Training? High expectations from your superiors -- and from within yourself -- can generate a great deal of anxiety and stress.
  Medical School and Residency, March 2008
• Why Doesn't My Resident Trust Me? Most medical students are eager to take on more clinical responsibilities, so it can be frustrating to have a resident constantly looking over your shoulder.
  Medical School and Residency, January 2008

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