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American Family Physician
October 15, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Clinical Briefs AAFP Recommendations on Influenza and PPV Vaccinations... Cocaine Abuse Among Athletes... Risedronate Sodium for Osteoporosis... Linezolid for Gram-positive Bacteria Infection... Expanded FDA Web Site Provides Cancer-Related Information...   |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Clinical Briefs Sports Specialization in Young Athletes... ADA Statement on Nutrition in Diabetes... Diagnostic Imaging to Detect Child Abuse... NIH/NIA Report on Alzheimer's Disease... CDC Report on U.S. Incidence of Measles in 1999... Managing Pain and Stress in the Neonate... |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2012
Jane E. Corrarino |
Stress fractures in runners Many runners in the United States are at risk for stress-related injuries, which are largely preventable. This article explores risks, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and rehabilitation. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Clinical Briefs ACSM Statement on Creatine Supplements... Monograph on Anxiety Disorders in Children... Use of Human Growth Hormone in Children... Phenylketonuria in Pregnant Women... Brochure on the Prevention of Falls in the Elderly... U.S. Outbreak of West Nile Virus Infection... NCI Pilot Project to Speed Cancer Research... |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2006
Margo & Winn |
Testosterone Treatments: Why, When, and How? Testosterone treatment is controversial for men and even more so for women. Although long-term outcome data are not available, prescriptions for testosterone are becoming more common. |
Nursing
April 2010
Michelle D. Smeltzer |
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Clinical Briefs ISMP Warning on Heparin/Hespan Mix-ups... Increase in Vaccination Coverage Levels... Therapies for the Prevention of Breast Cancer... Online Service to Provide Hospital Statistics... Office Spirometry for the Detection of COPD... AAFP Annual Scientific Assembly... etc. |
Nursing
June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
American Journal of Nursing
May 2010
Corbridge & Corbridge |
Asthma in Adolescents and Adults This article outlines current guideline recommendations for asthma and reviews what clinicians need to teach patients about its pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, self monitoring, and environmental control. |
Nursing
June 2011
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Karen Roush |
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. |
Nurse Practitioner
December 2009
Gujral & Collantes |
Understanding Viral Hepatitis: A guide for primary care Recent advancements in the field of genomics and proteomics technology have given researchers and clinicians more insight on disease pathogenesis and helped create more tailored approaches to the treatment of these conditions. |
Nurse Practitioner
August 2011
Michelle C. Thomas |
Treatment options for Dysfunctional uterine bleeding The diagnosis and treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding can be a long emotional journey for the patient and a difficult challenge for the provider. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Sanderlin & Raspa |
Common Stress Fractures Stress fractures are among the most common sports injuries and are frequently managed by family physicians. A stress fracture should be suspected in any patient presenting with localized bone or periosteal pain. |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
Nurse Practitioner
April 2010
Benninger & McCallister |
Asthma in pregnancy: Reading between the lines Asthma is one of the most common, chronic medical conditions that can complicate pregnancy, affecting between 4% and 8% of this population. |
Nursing
February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Campion & Maricic |
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2000
Monica Preboth |
Clinical Briefs HIV Testing for Children in Foster Care... Nutrition Guidelines for Patients on Dialysis... Exercise and Health in the Older Adult... Intervention Strategies and Treatment of Substance Abuse Problems... |
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Thomas Zuber |
Endometrial Biopsy Endometrial biopsy is an office procedure that serves as a helpful tool in diagnosing various uterine abnormalities... |
Nursing
January 2009
Ayers & Montgomery |
Putting a stop to dysfunctional uterine bleeding Learn how to search for the source of abnormal bleeding and help your patient get back on track. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2001
Thomas R. Riley |
Preventive Strategies in Chronic Liver Disease Chronic liver disease is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Preventive care can significantly reduce the progression of liver disease. Part I: Alcohol, Vaccines, Toxic Medications and Supplements, Diet and Exercise... |
Pharmaceutical Executive
July 1, 2009
Jill Wechsler |
Safety and Security As FDA looks to balance risks and benefits, more regulations are on the horizon. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Management of Hepatitis C: Evaluating Suitability for Drug Therapy Chronic hepatitis C virus infection is a common and serious disease. Although an estimated 2.7 million persons in the United States have this disease, most have not yet been diagnosed. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2010
Ryan McBride |
Vertex's Telaprevir Clears Hurdle, Could Halve Treatment Times for Hepatitis C Study results are positive. |
AskMen.com
September 14, 2003
Mike Davison |
Are You Lacking Testosterone? If you believe you have a low level of testosterone, take the proper steps to do something about it: get your blood tested and your body examined. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003
Matthew Neff |
Newsletter CDC Web Page Provides Up-To-Date Information on Monkeypox... HHS Streamlines FDA Regulations for Generic Drug Approvals... AHRQ Releases Men's Health Brochure for Screening Tests and Staying Healthy... Coalition Announces Agenda for Addressing the Issue of Low Health Literacy... etc. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Albers, Hull & Wesley |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding A practical approach to determining the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding, a common presenting sympton in the family practice setting, with brief reviews of medical and surgical management. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001 |
Endometrial Biopsy Endometrial biopsy is a safe and effective method for evaluating the tissue lining the inside of the uterus (or womb) to detect cancer. |
AskMen.com
Christopher Asandra |
Testosterone Truths A new review of low-T studies published in this month's Mayo Clinic Proceedings found claims that testosterone may increase cardiovascular risks to be exaggerated at best. |
IEEE Spectrum
October 2011
Joseph M. Smith |
Wireless Health Care Wireless technologies are about to transform health care, and not a moment too soon |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2011
Luke Timmerman |
FDA Says Vertex Drug a Wee Bit More Effective Than Advertised; Stock Climbs Good news for Vertex? |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2011
Alexander Crawford |
Vertex Moving Closer to a Cure for Hepatitis C How do you think the treatment of hepatitis C will evolve? |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2000
William M. Rados |
Online Information for Health Care Professionals The home page of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has undergone a major revision. The agency's Web site, which includes more than 100,000 documents, is now easier to search and covers the full scope of the FDA's activities... |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Brundage & Fitzpatrick |
Hepatitis A The introduction of hepatitis A vaccines in 1995 led to a drop in the number of reported cases of hepatitis A and a shift to a higher percentage of cases occurring in older age groups. The hepatitis A virus survives for extended periods in the environment. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
June 1, 2014
Jill Wechsler |
What Price Innovation? Payers, drug plans seek clear assessment of drug value to rationalize high drug prices. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003
Matthew Neff |
Newsletter AAFP Launches Initiative to Strengthen Patients' Voices in Congress... New Guide Available Online to Help Physicians Counsel Older Drivers... Fact Sheet Outlines Health Issues for Patients to Address with Physicians... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Newsletter House Bill May Reclaim Title VII Family Practice Training Funds... Health Care Spending in the United States Increased by 8.7 Percent in 2001... Two Surveys Demonstrate Negative Economic Impact of Medicaid Reductions... AHRQ Releases Fact Book on Women's Health Care in U.S. Hospitals... FDA Establishes Task Force on Consumer Nutrition Health Information... |
Seasoned Cooking
July 2005
Michael Fick |
Dem Bones Unless we patients, our doctors, and the whole medical profession change our acts, our aging population, lazier lifestyles, and junk food diets will lead to half of Americans over the age of 50 having osteoporosis or being at high risk for it. |
Fast Company
December 2009
Elizabeth Svoboda |
Biotechs Look Overseas to Launch a Stem-Cell Revolution According to one small biotech, the best way to launch a stem-cell revolution is to do it overseas. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
December 1, 2013 |
FDA Pursues Delicate Balancing Act The Agency struggles to ensure access to needed medicines while minimizing potential risks, writes Jill Wechsler. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2001
Sami Youakim |
Work-Related Asthma Work-related asthma is induced or incited by substances or conditions specific to the workplace. It has become the most common occupational respiratory disease in many countries... |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2003 |
Newsletter CDC reports current influenza season could be more severe than usual... AAFP partners with nine companies to provide affordable EHR systems... Annual report shows continued improvement in overall health in the United States... etc. |
BusinessWeek
October 29, 2009
Arlene Weintraub |
Testosterone Is Sure Looking Virile Despite legal setbacks and FDA delays, youth-crazed boomers are making testosterone a billion-dollar industry. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
Stress & Health Stress is meant to protect us, and in small doses it is healthy, but when stress responses become habitual, there can be a problem. Read on for tips on how to deal with stress when it gets the better of you. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
April 1, 2006
Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: A Warning Trend Washington's new answer to drug safety concerns is more warnings and more disclosure of undigested data. But warnings can go too far. Haven't FDA's critics ever heard the story of the boy who cried wolf? |
Pharmaceutical Executive
February 1, 2006
Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Cross-Agency Collaboration for Part D Medicare Part D gives CMS more clout over coverage, pricing, and even drug development. |
The Motley Fool
September 9, 2010
Brian Orelli |
Will These Drugs Get Past the FDA This Month? See what the FDA has on its decision calendar for the rest of September. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
June 1, 2014
Jill Wechsler |
Compassionate Use Requests Complicate Drug Development Pharma, HCPs, and regulators walk tightrope in addressing early-access push while supporting biomedical R&D. |
