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US Updates Advice on Perioperative Beta-Blocker Use in Noncardiac Surgery CME A US update on the perioperative use of beta blockers for noncardiac surgery is, says the lead author, "similar" to recent European guidance on this issue.
Heartwire CME, November 2009
US Updates Advice on Perioperative Beta-Blocker Use in Noncardiac Surgery CME A US update on the perioperative use of beta blockers for noncardiac surgery is, says the lead author, "similar" to recent European guidance on this issue.
Heartwire CME, November 2009
Managing Postoperative Pain and Ileus: Less of a Balancing Act CME Dr. Delaney reviews the mechanisms of POI, and therapeutic modalities and risk factors associated with prolonged POI, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes.
MedscapeCME General Surgery, October 2009
Tackling the Challenges and Consequences of Pain: New Thinking, New Choices CME Review the new guidelines as they pertain to pain signals and pain management as well as available and emerging therapeutic options to optimize pain control.
October 2009
Obesity Not a Risk Factor for Epidural Failure in Cesarean Delivery CME The risk for respiratory depression or epidural failure is not increased by the administration of neuraxial morphine to obese patients following cesarean delivery.
Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatraemia In Hospitalised Patients CME Hyponatremia affects over 2% of hospitalized patients, and mismanagement of hyponatremia can have disastrous consequences. The current review describes how to diagnose and treat hyponatremia safely and effectively.
International Journal of Clinical Practice, October 2009
Nontramadol Opioids Should Not Be Routinely Used for Osteoarthritis CME/CE In a review, small to moderate benefits of nontramadol opioids were outweighed by large increases in risk for adverse events; these should not be used routinely even if osteoarthritic pain is severe.
Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
Ibuprofen Bests Acetaminophen/Codeine for Pediatric Arm Fracture Pain CME Although pain relief is comparable, ibuprofen is probably a better choice because of improved functional outcomes, fewer adverse effects, and higher patient and parental satisfaction.
Reuters Health Information CME, October 2009
Drain Reduces Hematoma Recurrence After Burr-Hole Evacuation CME Results from a randomized clinical trial confirm that a drain drastically reduces subdural hematoma recurrence and mortality rates at 6 months.
Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
The Case of the Peripatetic Physician: A Strategy to Avoid Accountability CME Changing jobs and locations frequently can often be a sign of incompetence and poor performance. Can this physician be restrained, or at least retrained?
MedscapeCME Internal Medicine, October 2009
Chronic Pain May Cause Similar Disability Linked With Aging at Earlier Ages CME/CE In a cross-sectional study, younger people with pain had disability similar to that of people who were 2 to 3 decades older without pain.
Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009

US Updates Advice on Perioperative Beta-Blocker Use in Noncardiac Surgery CME
Heartwire CME, November 10, 2009
Obesity Not a Risk Factor for Epidural Failure in Cesarean Delivery CME
Medscape Medical News CME, October 22, 2009
Nontramadol Opioids Should Not Be Routinely Used for Osteoarthritis CME/CE
Medscape Medical News CME, October 19, 2009
Ibuprofen Bests Acetaminophen/Codeine for Pediatric Arm Fracture Pain CME
Reuters Health Information CME, October 9, 2009
Drain Reduces Hematoma Recurrence After Burr-Hole Evacuation CME
Medscape Medical News CME, October 6, 2009

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Experts And Viewpoints, October 2009
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Experts And Viewpoints, May 2009
Intravenous Medication Delivery: Reducing Errors Through Improved Technology
Experts And Viewpoints, April 2009
Obama vs McCain: Impact on HHS and the FDA in the Next Administration
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2008

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