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Beyond a Dying Private Health Insurance Industry: A Hidden Solution in Plain View
John Geyman, MD, Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, University of Washington, explains what will happen when the American health insurance industry dies.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, October 2008
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The Role of Behavioral Therapies for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Which behavioral approaches are most helpful for patients with ADHD? Who benefits most from these interventions? When should they be adjuncts to medication, and when are they effective on their own?
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2008
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A Call to Arms (and Noses): Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
Do data suggest that vaccination of healthcare workers prevents infection in their patients? Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH, discusses recent evidence in her video blog.
Medscape Infectious Diseases, October 2008
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Diagnostic Challenges in Adolescent Schizophrenia
Both overdiagnosis and misdiagnosis plague early onset schizophrenia. Dr. Robert Findling outlines the challenges in his latest video blog.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2008
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Exploring the Relationship Between Insomnia and Depression
Dr. W. Vaughn McCall discusses the possible connections between insomnia and depression.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, October 2008
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CME/CE
An Update on Chronic Pain Treatments
The 19th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management offered new information on improving chronic pain management.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, October 2008
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What Can Physicians Do About the Increase in Prescription Drug Abuse?
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, October 2008
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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapies
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders are a subcortical dementia characterized by cognitive, behavior, and motor dysfunction. Neuropsychological performance and neuroimaging can aid diagnosis.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, October 2008
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Can Topiramate Attenuate Psychotropic-Induced Weight Gain?
Many psychiatric patients experience weight gain while taking psychotropic drugs, but topiramate may help them shed those extra pounds.
Medscape Pharmacists, October 2008
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The Benefits and Strategies for Treating Elderly Hypertensive Patients
Do the benefits of treating elderly hypertensive patients outweigh any "risks"? New data not only provide answers -- they also define strategies and parameters.
Medscape Cardiology, September 2008
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Autism Spectrum and Psychiatric Comorbidities
What psychiatric conditions occur most often in patients with autism spectrum disorders? In his latest video blog, Dr. Robert Findling discusses the most common presentations.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2008
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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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Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion: An Expert Interview With James A. Inciardi, PhD
Diversion of opioids, defined as the transfer of prescription drugs from a lawful to an unlawful channel of distribution, is discussed.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, September 2008
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A Market for Compassion: Single-Payer Health Insurance
Prajwal Ciryam, second-year MD/PhD student at Northwestern University and Co-Founding Member of Health Care for All Illinois, explains why an American single-payer system is right.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, September 2008
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Multidisciplinary Treatment of Epilepsy: Important Considerations for Neurologists, Primary Care Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists
What are the most important issues today in the treatment and management of patients with seizure disorders?
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, August 2008
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Does Breast-Feeding Improve Child Cognitive Development?
Dr. George Lundberg discusses how breast-feeding may improve child cognitive development.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?
Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Medscape Pharmacists, 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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Psychological Stress During Pregnancy May Kill the Fetus
Dr. George Lundberg discusses how pregnancy psychological stress can harm the fetus.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, August 2008
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adolescent Depression
When initial SSRI treatment fails, what are the next steps for treating adolescent depression. In his latest videoblog, Dr. Robert Findling discusses combining behavioral and pharmacologic therapy.
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2008
