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The Challenges of Colorectal Cancer Survivorship
CME As an increasing number of patients survive colorectal cancer, physicians need to understand possible complications of the disease and its treatment. The current review highlights these issues.
Journal Article, September 2009
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Antipsychotic Medication in Children and Adolescents: A Pediatrician's Perspective
CME If a patient's condition merits the use of antipsychotics, what steps should a pediatrician take to minimize side effects?
Experts And Viewpoints, September 2009
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Assessing Risk and Enhancing Response in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: The Role of Genetics
CME/CE Explore the role of genetics in cardiovascular medicine in this activity that features 4 interactive patient cases.
Clinical Case, September 2009
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Catheter-Related Infections: Bundle Up for Prevention
CME/CE CLABSI, the most common cause of nosocomial bacteremia, is frequent, lethal, and costly. Although the use of CVCs is increasing, there is evidence that the incidence and rate of CLABSI can be reduced.
Clinical Case, September 2009
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Overview of the Immunization Schedule for Young Children, Including Hot Topics in Vaccine Safety
CME Review the 2009 immunization schedule for children ages 0 to 6 years including the catch-up schedule, and learn about 3 safety issues related to early childhood immunizations.
Clinical Review, September 2009
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A 16-Year-Old Boy With a Fever of Unknown Origin
CME/CE A 16-year-old boy is presented with an 11-day history of fever and weight loss. An erythematous macular rash is noted on his face. He has not responded to antibiotic therapy. What is the diagnosis?
Clinical Case, September 2009
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ADHD in Adults With Medical Comorbidities
CME Sleep disorders and hypertension can complicate treatment of ADHD. Can you identify 2 medical comorbidities that complicate diagnosis?
Experts And Viewpoints, September 2009
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Management of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: An Update
CME Contemporary management strategies for uterine smooth muscle tumors and uterine leiomyosarcoma, as well as recent advances, are presented in this review.
Journal Article, September 2009
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MRSA in the Community: Best Practices for Early Management and Treatment of Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
CME/CE A panel of leading experts compare adult and pediatric approaches to management of complicated and uncomplicated MRSA skin and soft tissue infections in community practice settings.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 2009
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Placebo-Controlled Trials in Insomnia: Emerging Targets for Chronic Sleep Maintenance Insomnia
CME Dr. David Neubauer reviews research into novel pharmacotherapy for wake after sleep onset.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 2009
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Egg Allergy in Childhood: An Update
CME The authors review the recent literature regarding the immunology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and natural history of egg allergy.
Journal Article, September 2009
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Neurological Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease
CME The most common neurological complications of CKD -- cognitive dysfunction, stroke, restless legs syndrome, peripheral and autonomic neuropathy, mononeuropathy, and myopathy -- are reviewed.
Journal Article, September 2009
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Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management of Postoperative Dumping Syndrome
CME Dumping syndrome is increasingly caused by bariatric surgery; a stepwise approach is available to manage symptoms of early and late dumping.
Journal Article, September 2009
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The Topical Treatment of Psoriasis, Volume 3
CME John Y.M. Koo, MD, describes sequential topical therapy for psoriasis; Dr. Koo and Emily M. Becker, MD, review the current psoriasis literature; and Elizabeth J. Horn, PhD, MBI, and Silvia G. Fernandez Barrio review the recent 2nd World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Conference.
Collection, September 2009
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Facial Rejuvenation With AbobotulinumtoxinA of a 45-Year-Old Man
CME/CE Follow the case of a 45-year-old man with frontal and glabellar rhytides and pitted scars on the cheeks who would like to undergo facial rejuvenation.
Clinical Case, August 2009
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Homocysteine, Vitamin B12, Folate and Cognitive Functions: A Systematic and Critical Review of the Literature
CME This review suggests that folic acid supplementation may be an interesting approach to prevent cognitive decline in elderly people.
Journal Article, August 2009
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Cases from AHRQ WebM&M: Missing Trauma
CME The mysterious death of a 54-year-old woman who collapsed behind the counter of a small neighborhood market.
Article, August 2009
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The Evolving Landscape in GERD: What Are the Issues/Unmet Needs and Solutions?
CME/CE Drs. Chey and Rubenstein outline the evidence for the change in prevalence of GERD symptoms, provide an update on the efficacy of medical therapies, and review the unmet needs in optimizing therapy.
Clinical Review, August 2009
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Changes the Birth Control Strategy for a Nulliparous Woman
CME A 17-year-old, sexually active, nulliparous woman has a history of deep vein thrombosis. What is the preferred form of birth control in this patient?
Clinical Case, August 2009
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Primary Prevention in Women: The Role of Lipids
CME/CE Join Drs. Foody, Mora, and Welty as they discuss limitations to current risk stratification models, recent clinical trial data, and the changing paradigm in the management of lipids in women.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 2009
