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Primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus
A case of primary amelanotic malignant melanoma of the esophagus that presented as an esophageal mass in a 66-year-old woman is discussed.
Clinical Case, November 19, 2009
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Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Room Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse
In part 2 of the new series on the Impaired Physician, substance abuse develops in Dr. X. Is it now time to turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 18, 2009
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Rethinking Screening Mammography
What is the controversy about screening mammograms according to a recently published JAMA study? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz discusses if you should still recommend breast cancer screening in this video blog.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 18, 2009
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Video Day in Review from AHA 2009 with Dr. Melissa Walton-Shirley: Monday, November 16
Join Dr. Walton-Shirley for a review of ARBITER 6-HALTS, Primary PCI in Massachusetts, high ionizing radiation, soybeans and omega-3 fatty acid, video games, anemia and transfusion, and darbepoetin alfa.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2009
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Prospective and Retrospective ECG Gating for Thoracic CT Angiography: A Comparative Study
This comparative study makes the case for prospective, over retrospective, ECG-gated thoracic CT angiography when indicated.
Journal Article, November 17, 2009
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Part 1: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Risk Factors, Impact, and Early Interventions
In part 1 of the new series on The Impaired Physician, Dr. X shows signs of burnout that put his personal and professional life at risk. Would you turn him in?
Clinical Case, November 16, 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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Echocardiographic Contrast Agents: Safe and Efficacious
This commentary discusses the safety of ultrasonic contrast agents and the authors urges their use in echocardiography.
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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The Medscape Cancer Survivorship Survey
In his latest video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman encourages viewers to participate in the Medscape survey for healthcare providers that discusses cancer survivor care.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 12, 2009
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Pseudo Cardiac Tamponade in the Setting of Excess Pericardial Fat
After myocardial infarction, pseudo cardiac tamponade is possible in the setting of excess pericardial fat.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
This article provides an overview of acute lung injury and presents the best available evidence for its management.
Journal Article, November 11, 2009
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How to Misuse Echo Contrast
A left atrial mass? Yes, according to contrast transthoracic echocardiography, but not according to transoesophageal echocardiography.
Journal Article, November 10, 2009
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Vascular Remodeling in Response to 12 Wk of Upper Arm Unilateral Resistance Training
Does resistance training of the nondominant arm elicit an increase in diameter of the brachial artery? Does unilateral training induce arterial remodeling in the contralateral arm?
Journal Article, November 10, 2009
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CT-Guided Tube Pericardiostomy: A Safe and Effective Technique in the Management of Postsurgical Pericardial Effusion
Is CT-guided tube pericardiostomy a cost-effective alternative to surgical drainage in patients with clinically significant pericardial effusion after cardiothoracic surgery?
Journal Article, November 10, 2009
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Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients: Comorbid Disorders and Screening
Scoliosis is usually, but not always, idiopathic. This article is a guide to screening for comorbid conditions when scoliosis is encountered in a child or adolescent.
Journal Article, November 10, 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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The Cause of the Pause
What does this tracing show? You have 4 choices.
Clinical Case, November 6, 2009
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MRI-Detected Suspicious Breast Lesions: Predictive Values of Kinetic Features Measured by Computer-Aided Evaluation
Computer-aided evaluation programs developed for breast MRI provide automated image processing and kinetic analysis and are increasingly used in clinical practice. But how useful are they?
Journal Article, November 6, 2009
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Predicting Clinically Unrecognized Coronary Artery Disease: Use of Two-Dimensional Echocardiography
Is two-dimensional echocardiography useful in predicting clinically unrecognized coronary artery disease? This article provides an answer.
Journal Article, November 5, 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
