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The Challenges of Managing Vestibular Disorders: A Qualitative Study of Clinicians' Experiences Associated With Low Referral Rates for Vestibular Rehabilitation
This study helps explain why so many patients with vestibular disorders are undiagnosed and so few of those with diagnosed disease are referred for vestibular rehabilitation.
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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Use of Methadone in Chronic Pain Management--A Video Lecture from CSAT/SAMHSA
An important video lecture on prescribing methadone for chronic pain, from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Slide/Lecture Presentation, November 12, 2009
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Does Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Work for Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Compression Fractures?
There have been limited evidence-based data demonstrating the efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 11, 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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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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Exercise and Insulin: Convergence or Divergence at AS160 and TBC1D1?
This article focuses on an Akt substrate (AS160 or TBC1D4) and TBC1D1, Rab GTPase-activating proteins that regulate glucose transport and become phosphorylated with exercise or insulin stimulation.
Journal Article, November 9, 2009
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Prevalence of Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy Among Males Aged 5-24 Years -- Four States, 2007
Data from four states provide population-based prevalence estimates of Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy and clinical outcomes.
Journal Article, November 9, 2009
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The Relationship Between Focal Erosions and Generalized Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The aim of this study was to determine whether lower BMD is associated with higher erosion scores among patients with RA.
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
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Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers: 2009 H1N1 Influenza
In this video blog, William R. Jarvis, MD, reviews the varying recommendations for 2009 H1N1 influenza protection -- N95 respirators or surgical face masks?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 2, 2009
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Epidemiology and Outcome of Nosocomial Bloodstream Infection in Elderly Critically Ill Patients: A Comparison Between Middle-Aged, Old, And Very Old Patients
Investigators evaluated the epidemiology of nosocomial bloodstream infection in elderly intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
Journal Article, November 2, 2009
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2009 ISSLS Prize Winner: Does Discography Cause Accelerated Progression of Degeneration Changes in the Lumbar Disc: A Ten-Year Matched Cohort Study
This study compared progression of common degenerative findings between lumbar discs injected 10 years earlier with those same disc levels in matched subjects not exposed to discography.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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Iterative Reconstruction Technique for Reducing Body Radiation Dose at CT: Feasibility Study
Does low-dose body CT with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction have image noise and image quality similar to, or better than, that of routine-dose CT? This study provides some answers.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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A Prospective Cohort Study of Close Interval Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging After Primary Lumbar Discectomy: Factors Associated With Recurrent Disc Herniation and Disc Height Loss
This study investigated the incidence and factors associated with same-level recurrent disc herniation using standardized postoperative lumbar imaging.
Journal Article, October 29, 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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Pyle-Type Metaphyseal Dysplasia
Widening of the leg bones is present in a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with Pyle's disease. What is the preferred diagnostic imaging modality?
Journal Article, October 27, 2009
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New APHA Book Links Public Health, Disability Issues
In the US, more than 50 million people experience some form of disability, yet public healths investment in disability has been inadequate, according to Disability and Public Health," a new book.
Journal Article, October 27, 2009
