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Uses and Limitations of Bone Mineral Density Measurements in the Management of Osteoporosis
This article reviews the uses and limitations of BMD measurements and the relationship between BMD and bone strength.
Journal Article, May 2005
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A Description and Qualitative Assessment of a 4-Year Intervention to Improve Patient Counseling by Improving Medical Student Health
This article explains the development and implementation of an intervention to promote healthy student behaviors that tests whether promoting medical student health can improve patient counseling.
Journal Article, May 2005
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Pregnancy and Other Factors Associated With Higher CD4+ T-Cell Counts at HIV Diagnosis in Southeast Michigan, 1992-2002
The impact of routine screening of pregnant women and other factors on the stage of HIV disease at diagnosis were evaluated.
Journal Article, March 2005
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Medical Students' Self-Reported Typical Counseling Practices Are Similar to Those Assessed With Standardized Patients
This survey highlights fourth-year medical students in the Class of 2003 at Emory University School of Medicine regarding their various personal and clinical practices.
Journal Article, January 2005
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Diet and Diabetic Retinopathy: Insights From the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)
This article details the correlation between lifestyle data with progression of retinopathy and retinopathy-related risk factors.
Journal Article, January 2005
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Frequency and Assortment of Self-Reported Occupational Complaints Among Iranian Ophthalmologists: A Preliminary Survey
The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary occupational health profile of Iranian ophthalmologists.
Journal Article, December 2004
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Information Technologies: When Will They Make It Into Physicians' Black Bags?
This study investigates physicians' current use of, future plans for, and perceived barriers to adopting electronic medical records.
Journal Article, December 2004
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A Survey of Kidney Disease and Risk-Factor Information on the World Wide Web
This article assesses the readability of commonly available chronic kidney disease information available on the Internet.
Journal Article, November 2004
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A Recent Exposure to Mustard Gas in the United States: Clinical Findings of a Cohort (n = 247) 6 Years After Exposure
This article describes the acute and long-term effects of mustard gas and proposes screening protocols to prevent complications.
Journal Article, October 2004
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Study of the Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practice of Sleep Among Medical Undergraduates of Tamilnadu, India
Sleep-related problems are common in young adults who are enrolled in professional colleges due to academic and social pressures, which may subsequently have serious consequences.
Journal Article, October 2004
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An 18-Year-Old Female Was Admitted to the Hospital With Uncontrollable Writhing Movements
The patient had knee pain, abdominal pain, and "stinging nettles" neck sensations. Abnormal extremity and torso movements along with bizarre mental behavior then ensued.
Journal Article, August 2004
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Coauthorship in Pathology, a Comparison With Physics and a Survey-Generated and Member-Preferred Authorship Guideline
The study of authorship designation is relatively new and very controversial. No journal, as far as the authors know, actually enforces any authorship guidelines by adjusting bylines.
Journal Article, July 2004
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Changes in Children's Exposure as a Function of Age and the Relevance of Age Definitions for Exposure and Health Risk Assessment
The objective of this study was to review and synthesize the existing exposure information available to support the characterization and estimation of children's environmental health risks.
Journal Article, July 2004
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Violence, Sex, and Profanity in Films: Correlation of Movie Ratings With Content
Children's exposure to violence, sexual themes, profanity, and the depiction of substances in movies remains a source of parental and public health concern.
Journal Article, July 2004
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Comparative Value of Clinical Information in Making a Diagnosis
We surveyed general internal medicine faculty and residents to determine their perception of the comparative value of the history, physical examination, and laboratory/imaging investigations in making a diagnosis.
Journal Article, June 2004
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A Survey on Current Attitude of Practicing Physicians Upon Usage of Antimicrobial Agents in Southern Part of India
Antimicrobial resistance is a serious public health concern worldwide. Inappropriate prescribing, including the wrong drug, incorrect dose/duration, and poor compliance, contributes to it.
Journal Article, May 2004
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Perceptions of Girls and ADHD: Results From a National Survey
A Harris Interactive survey explores perceived gender differences in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Journal Article, May 2004
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Violence in Teen-Rated Video Games
Children's exposure to violence in the media remains a source of public health concern, but how do video games rate? Read this report from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Journal Article, March 2004
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Review of Clinical Presentations in Thai Patients With Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a very rare but deadly infection of the central nervous system.
Journal Article, March 2004
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Risky Adolescent Sexual Behavior: A Psychological Perspective for Primary Care Clinicians
Learn how to identify and manage risky sexual behavior in teenagers.
Journal Article, February 2004
