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CME
A Change in Upper Extremity Examination
A 45-year-old woman suffers several complications during treatment for right pleural effusion. A change in her right hand is noticed; it is blistered, extremely swollen, and tense. The radial and ulnar pulses are not palpable. What is the underlying etiology?
Clinical Case, August 20, 2008
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Pregnancy, Fertility, and Contraception Risk in the Context of Chronic Disease
Fertility, infertility, and contraceptive challenges faced by individuals living with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, and organ transplant are reviewed.
Journal Article, August 19, 2008
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Exercise for Primary Care
Exercise counseling should occur in primary care settings, but often does not. Explore evidence-based suggestions for getting patients who are not fit to take their first steps toward exercising.
Journal Article, August 19, 2008
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Emergent Separation of Arch Bars
An 18-year-old has crashed his skateboard and has suffered a head injury. You discover that his jaws have been wired together from a previous traumatic event. What will you do?
Journal Article, August 19, 2008
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Surgeons' Beliefs and Perceptions About Removal of Orthopaedic Implants
Orthopaedic implant removal: Do orthopedic surgeons think the procedure should be routinely done to prevent ill effects from retained implants? These survey results tell the story.
Journal Article, August 18, 2008
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CME/CE
The Multidisciplinary Team in Multiple Sclerosis: Harnessing the Array of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools to Improve Quality of Life
Review the latest advances in multiple sclerosis diagnosis and treatment.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, August 18, 2008
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The Risk in Exercise Training
Exercise training risk includes definable cardiovascular complications for specific age groups. This article suggests ways to reduce risk for patients who are starting an exercise program.
Journal Article, August 15, 2008
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Perioperative Celebrex Administration for Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty -- A Randomized, Controlled Study
Knee arthroplasty pain management is vital for achieving desirable results. Does celebrex administered before surgery improve clinical outcomes?
Journal Article, August 15, 2008
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Are Osteoporosis Risks Being Overlooked?
Missed opportunities for osteoporosis detection and treatment following fractures are common.
Expert Viewpoint, August 15, 2008
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Does Your Patient's Race Affect the Care That You Deliver?
Carolyn Clancy, MD, Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Maryland, describes how to eliminate racial disparities in your practice.
Editorial, August 15, 2008
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CME
Counteracting Bone Loss Associated With Breast Cancer Therapies
This interactive clinical case explores the impact of breast cancer therapies on bone loss and discusses effective management strategies that can reduce bone loss risk.
Clinical Case, August 15, 2008
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Healing Iraq One Book at a Time: Medical Texts and Periodical Donations to Iraqi Healthcare Professionals
Do you have books, journals, video, or patient education materials you can donate to healthcare professionals in need? Rehabilitation materials are needed, as well as general books and journals.
Journal Article, August 14, 2008
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Nonoperative Active Management of Critical Limb Ischemia: Initial Experience Using a Sequential Compression Biomechanical Device for Limb Salvage
Do sequential compression devices improve outcomes when used on patients with critically ischemic limbs?
Journal Article, August 14, 2008
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Low Back Pain: An Updated Cochrane Review
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been widely used for treatment of low back pain, but what does the scientific evidence tell us? This review provides specific details about effectiveness.
Journal Article, August 13, 2008
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Management of Chronic Nonmalignant Pain with Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
These guidelines can help you select the appropriate NSAID for managing the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.
Journal Article, August 12, 2008
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Fracture Risk in Men With Congestive Heart Failure
Fracture risk reduction in men with congestive heart failure: What does spironalactone do to decrease hip fracture risk?
Journal Article, August 12, 2008
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Eating Right After Surgery -- Tricky or Treat?
Commentary on a study about whether eating right after surgery is safe, published May 2008 in the Archives of Surgery.
Expert Viewpoint, August 11, 2008
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Retooling for an Aging America
Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
Expert Viewpoint, August 11, 2008
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The See-Through Doctor: Sitting Naked in the Exam Room
Michael Millenson, President of Health Quality Advisors and the Mervin Shalowitz, MD, Visiting Scholar at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, discusses physician transparency.
Editorial, August 8, 2008
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Internal Decapitation: Survival After Head to Neck Dissociation Injuries
Internal decapitation: What are the outcomes and observable changes after head to neck dissociation injury?
Journal Article, August 7, 2008
