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American Family Physician July 15, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice A patient struggles through PCOS with the help of a new treatment... A young man is remorseful after a drunken first sexual experience... Limiting time spent with "drug reps"...
American Family Physician July 1, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice This is one in a series by Walter L. Larimore, M.D., John R. Hartman, M.D., Chad A. Griffin, M.D., and John T. Littell, M.D., four family physicians in private practice in Kissimmee, Fla.
American Family Physician March 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice Emotional aspects of using sildefinil to improve sexual relations... Naming a baby... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis... etc.
American Family Physician August 15, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Boric acid use should be carefully limited... rain good medicine, too, for wheezing... treating depression during pregnancy... don't kid the patients... alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen in children may be harmful therapy... the privilege of assisting families with the dying process...
American Family Physician April 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice All the ways to prevent catastrophe are not known... As WLL ages, so does his practice. He is seeing more men and women complaining of hot flushes... Playful interaction with the child always precedes any attempt to embark on the physical examination... etc.
American Family Physician November 15, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Researchers disagree about whether attempts should be made to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in patients who have nonulcer dyspepsia... patients frequently neglect to follow the physician's recommendations... hypotension and abdominal pain... etc.
American Family Physician September 15, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Much of what we do is episodic in nature, but the continuity of care family physicians provide can truly count... a potentially disastrous patient encounter can have a positive outcome... "boomeritis" on the rise... Diagnosing panic disorder...
American Family Physician September 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice Sad to see so many elderly patients living out their final days in isolation from family members who, for whatever reason, choose not to visit them... Anti-smoking poster does its job... etc.
American Family Physician November 1, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Family physicians need to become skilled at helping patients find the information on the Web that can be beneficial... Antihistamine use during pregnancy... In the case of natural medicines, the time for testing and regulation by FDA is past due... Antidepressants and smoking cessation...
American Family Physician August 1, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Medical diary: hand, foot and mouth disease... attempting to achieve their first pregnancy... asthmatic patient... Lidocaine allergy...
American Family Physician January 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice Ketotifen seems helpful for asthma in the winter, but having to obtain it from overseas is unnerving... Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper... etc.
American Family Physician October 15, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Presenting various aspects of the life of a family physician to a first grade class... Co-sleeping with children may be helpful... 38 herbal treatments have the potential to interact with warfarin... ASW joins the practice... Enjoying a livestock fair...
American Family Physician December 15, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Doxylamine and vitamin B6 appear to be effective in treating nausea of pregnancy... Treating "trigger fingers"... herbs have the potential to be harmful or to cause interactions with drugs, supplements or even foods... Smokers who quit with bupropion gain less weight... etc.
American Family Physician September 1, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Success with benign positional vertigo using the Epley maneuver... Nifedipine-produced infertilit in men no longer a mystery... Diagnosing a peripheral brain lesion... Switch to music of bygone years a soothing influence in a doctor's office... a peaceful death...
American Family Physician June 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice Natural hormonal therapies... How rewarding it is when we happen to be the right person at the right time to meet our patients' needs... A constellation of six symptoms are characteristic of early Alzheimer's disease... Discharging a patient in time for her to cast her vote... etc.
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 July 15, 2003 Anthony J. Viera	Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common focal peripheral neuropathy, results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The syndrome affects an estimated 3 percent of adult Americans and is approximately three times more common in women than in men.
American Family Physician February 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice GERD may be common in asthmatic patients... Obtaining bone density screening in patients older than 50 years who suffer a fracture... Potential cardiovascular health benefits of chocolate... Family physicians argue about whether pacifiers are good or bad for infants... etc.
American Family Physician July 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice Decision on epidural anesthesia... Tobacco cessation... etc.
Nurse Practitioner December 2011	Managing pain in obese patients Obesity-related pain conditions can limit the patient's efforts at increasing activity and limit quality of life. This article will offer information on these conditions and treatment options.
Nurse Practitioner June 2009 Ivy M. Alexander	Pharmacotherapeutic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia The estimated number of individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis, continues to increase.
Chemistry World October 8, 2010 Sarah Houlton	U-turn on Alzheimer's drugs in the UK The UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence proposes that those with mild disease will be able to receive them from early next year, on the basis of growing clinical evidence of their effectiveness.
Nurse Practitioner July 2010 Kristine A. Scordo	Treating antiretroviral-induced dyslipidemia in HIV-infected adults Studies indicate that HIV-infected patients (both males and females) may be at an increased risk for the development of cardiovascular disease
Nursing November 2011 Lawson & Pruitt	Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea.
Pharmaceutical Executive August 1, 2011 Jennifer Ringler	The Adherence Fight: A TKO? Why does the match against medicines compliance always seem to end in an easy knockout?
Nursing Management March 2012 Yvonne D'Arcy	Pain and obesity It can be a challenge to provide effective pain management for obese patients; however, a multimodal pain management regimen that combines medications and complementary techniques can help increase pain relief.
HHMI Bulletin May 2011 Dan Ferber	Revealing the Biological Complexity of Bones Bones are the body's framework and support, our strongest tissues. Unlike the scaffold of a building, however, bones are anything but inert. They pulse with life and their maintenance requires a surprisingly delicate balancing act.
Pharmaceutical Executive November 1, 2012 Sue Barrowcliffe	Real World Insights Commercial teams as well as patients can benefit from managed access programs, which are designed to provide access to medicines outside of the clinical and commercial setting, for patients who have no other available treatment options.
Nursing October 2011 Elizabeth Heavey	Obesity in pregnancy: Deliver sensitive care This article addresses the health risks of obesity to mother and baby during pregnancy, labor, and delivery and discusses what you can do to mitigate those risks.
American Family Physician July 15, 2003	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What is carpal tunnel syndrome?... What are some symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?... How does my doctor know that I have carpal tunnel syndrome?... How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?... What is carpal tunnel release surgery?... etc.
Nursing February 2010 Daniel A. Hussar	New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs.
Nursing March 2012 Daniel A. Hussar	New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs.
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2012 Al Topin	Doctors' Words No Longer Gospel In the digital age, physicians don't call the shots when it comes to healthcare guidance. Marketers must appeal to multiple sources in seeking ways to garner patient adherence and loyalty.
American Family Physician March 1, 2001 Jeannette E. South-Paul	Osteoporosis: Part I. Evaluation and Assessment Because osteoporosis is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs, family physicians must identify the appropriate timing and methods for screening those at risk...
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2014 Ben Comer	Take as Directed: From Force to Finesse in Promoting Adherence Healthcare players tout patient education and engagement as the keys to better drug adherence rates. Patients agree, as long as that translates to convenient and affordable access to therapy.
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.
Nursing June 2010 Daniel A. Hussar	New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs.
BusinessWeek June 9, 2009 John Carey	Giving Patients the Data They Need A growing effort by doctors, insurers, and politicians helps people make better-informed medical decisions
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 Family Physician May 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice Some new mothers are so determined to breast-feed that their focus is inspiring... More patients are looking for natural medications for a variety of ailments -- particularly insomnia... When treating hypertension, do you use A, B, C or D as your first-line drug?...
The Motley Fool September 7, 2010 Luke Timmerman	Vertex Nails Third Big Trial With Hepatitis C Drug And in the toughest patients to treat, too.
American Family Physician August 15, 2001	Diary from a Week in Practice We've long known the importance of a good history for accurate diagnoses; what she didn't know is that even animals can sometimes assist in this process... A lot of talk has been circulating these days about the recertification test we all take every six or seven years... etc.
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2013 Al Topin	The Doctor-Patient Disconnect Doctor-patient conversations aren't always what we think; this basic interaction represents both a problem and an opportunity for today's drug marketers, says the author.
American Family Physician August 15, 2001 Sarah Morgan & Lori Parry	Quantum Sufficit While alpha-hydroxy acids are added to skin creams to reduce the signs of aging, they can also increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun... Using a computer at work doesn't increase your chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome... etc.
American Family Physician December 1, 2000	Diary from a Week in Practice Duke's Magic Mouthwash for aphthous ulcers... so-called effective herbal therapies are not all that helpful... Legal changes in some states may make it easier for physicians to apologize for an unintended outcome without fear... etc.
Pharmaceutical Executive May 1, 2009 Maryann Kuzel	Weathering the Storm Marketers must stress that maintaining good health behaviors is one of the best things people can do to survive a down market.
BusinessWeek November 22, 2004 Barrett & Carey	Wondering About A Wonder Drug While the benefits of statins, sold under names such as Lipitor and Zocor, are well established, some doctors argue that their side effects have not received adequate scrutiny.
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2013 Al Topin	Less Selling, More Time What can happen when pharmaceutical reps focus on the physician-patient conversation?
Managed Care November 2004 Martin Sipkoff	OTC Status for Low-Dose Lovastatin Would Have Widespread Implications The FDA stands poised to approve OTC low-dose statins, following a similar change in United Kingdom.
Pharmaceutical Executive April 1, 2012 Feam & Lagus	Providing Access Now While regulatory frameworks and medical practices differ between countries, many patients still need early access to new drugs. Industry can help.