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XMRV: The Missing Link in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, describes a newly published report of a potential link between a recently discovered virus and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 11, 2009
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Laboratory-Acquired Vaccinia Virus Infection -- Virginia, 2008
This case report supports current US recommendations for smallpox vaccination at least every 10 years for laboratory workers at high risk of vaccinia virus infection.
Journal Article, November 11, 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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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 6, 2009
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Status of State Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems -- United States, 2007
This study, a first look at the status of implementation of state electronic disease surveillance systems, hints there is considerable room for improvement.
Journal Article, November 6, 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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Oseltamivir-Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Two Immunosuppressed Patients --- Seattle, Washington, 2009
Close monitoring for antiviral drug resistance is needed among immunosuppressed patients being treated for novel influenza A (H1N1) infection.
Journal Article, November 4, 2009
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Neurologic Complications Associated With Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in Children --- Dallas, Texas, May 2009
The potential exists for severe neurologic sequelae associated with seasonal or novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection, as this report indicates.
Journal Article, November 2, 2009
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Health Workers Gearing up for More H1N1 Cases in Fall: Departments Running Practice Drills
Even Sunday sermons are preaching flu preparedness.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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What You Can Do to Help Your Uninsured Patients
Here's how to make your care more accessible to patients who might otherwise miss getting the services they need.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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Laboratory Surveillance for Wild and Vaccine-Derived Polioviruses --- Worldwide, January 2008-June 2009
Since 2007, the Global Polio Laboratory Network has improved the efficiency of poliovirus testing and reduced reported times considerably.
Journal Article, October 30, 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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Hepatitis A Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 24-35 Months -- United States, 2006 and 2007
An increase in hepatitis A vaccination coverage is likely due to expanded 2006 recommendations, which bodes well for further declines in hepatitis A incidence in the US.
Journal Article, October 28, 2009
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Bubonic and Pneumonic Plague --- Uganda, 2006
This investigation highlights some of the challenges associated with identifying and controlling plague in rural Africa.
Journal Article, October 28, 2009
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Molecular Targets for Antiviral Therapy of Cytomegalovirus Infections
There remains a need for new potent and safe antiviral drugs for CMV infections. This review focuses on target molecules involved in the development of novel antiviral drugs for CMV.
Journal Article, October 28, 2009
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National, State, and Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19-35 Months -- United States, 2008
With roughly 12,000 children born every day in the US, vigilance is needed to ensure protection from vaccine-preventable childhood diseases.
Journal Article, 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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Help for Today's Tense, Frustrated Doctors
Well-known physician personalities Kevin Pho, MD, of KevinMD.com, a leading medical blogging site, and Doug Farrago, MD, editor of Placebo Journal, a popular physician humor website, give their thoughts on how humor can help today's tense, frustrated doctors.
Article, October 26, 2009
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Imported Human Rabies -- California, 2008
The circumstances surrounding the investigation into the first case of human rabies imported into the US highlights the importance of a coordinated international public health response.
Journal Article, October 26, 2009
