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Helicobacter Pylori Promotes Hepatic Fibrosis in the Animal Model
H. pylori infection is common in patients with chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis. What is its effect on the progression of hepatic fibrosis?
Journal Article, November 24, 2009
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Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 20, 2009
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Nutrition, Anabolism, and the Wound Healing Process: An Overview
Anabolic agents can directly improve the wound healing process by increasing protein synthesis.
Journal Article, November 20, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help?
Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2009
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Does the Type of Skin Marker Prevent Marking Erasure of Surgical-Site Markings?
Do certain skin marking pens withstand skin preparation with a chlorhexidine-based skin preparation solution in a manner similar to that with an iodine-based solution?
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers
Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.
Article, November 9, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: A Death Foretold
Would you operate on a patient who experienced a premonition of death? Is this a contraindication surgery? Medscape Physician Connect members discuss whether to ignore or heed premonitions.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 4, 2009
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Shared Decision-Making in Cross-cultural Encounters
In the setting of cross-cultural medical encounters, the importance of open, patient-centered communication is heightened as the risk for misunderstanding is increased.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Is It Worth Getting the H1N1 Vaccine?
Are you getting vaccinated against the swine flu? Medscape Physician Connect members debate their reasons for and reservations against receiving the vaccine.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 28, 2009
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Must You Still Practice Defensive Medicine to Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit?
Doctors feel pressure to lower healthcare costs, but the threat of malpractice lawsuit remains, and doctors continue to order tests to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit.
Article, October 27, 2009
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Plastic Surgery 2009: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, October 26, 2009
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Wastage of Supplies and Drugs in the Operating Room
What is known about waste generation in the hospital and the operating room? What are various waste management strategies?
Article, October 21, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Money, the Least of What Physicians Want
Should physicians have the discretion to withhold treatment if patients have not paid their medical bills?
Experts And Viewpoints, October 20, 2009
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Medical Tourism -- An Expert Interview With Michael Horowitz, MD, MBA
Find out what to tell patients about offshore medical care.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 14, 2009
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PDAs and Smartphones: Clinical Tools for Physicians
How physicians can get clinical information via smartphones and PDAs; how to choose the right device; where to find programs that help you during practice and with patients.
Article, October 9, 2009
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Current Trends and New Techniques in Rhinoplasty: An Expert Interview With Sherrell J. Aston, MD
Dr. Sherrell J. Aston offers his thoughts on current state-of-the-art rhinoplasty options.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 8, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Checking Into Being a Hotel Doctor
As traditional forms of medical practice become increasingly unmanageable, physicians are beginning to look for alternative options such as hotel doctoring.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 8, 2009
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Electronic Medical Record Survey Results: Medscape Exclusive Readers' Choice
Medscape surveyed readers for their choice and opinions on EMRs they're using, and whether they'd recommend their EMRs to other physicians.
Article, October 6, 2009
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Liability Means Never Saying You're Sorry. An Interview With Nancy Berlinger, PhD, of the Hastings Center
The best malpractice reform is an apology coupled with compensation, says medical ethicist Nancy Berlinger, PhD, of the Hastings Center.
Article, October 6, 2009
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Proposed Healthcare Reform: No Fair Shake for Doctors
Elements of proposed healthcare are not fair to doctors, and proposed funding unfairly taxes doctors, according to Gregory A. Hood, MD, Governor-elect of the ACP, Kentucky chapter.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 5, 2009
