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The Genetics of Asthma: An Expert Interview With Scott T. Weiss, MD, MS
Dr. Scott Weiss discusses how pharmacogenetics can play a role in optimizing asthma medications and how genetic studies might be used to understand the development and progression of the disease.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 13, 2009
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Identification of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Human Lung Parenchyma Capable of Differentiating into Aquaporin 5-Expressing Cells
Without good therapies for end-stage lung disease, is there a need for alternative treatments like stem cell-based therapeutic approaches?
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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Oral Appliance Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Update
This article reviews oral appliances, an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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Genetic Polymorphisms Associated With Acute Lung Injury
The authors discuss methods for identification of candidate acute lung injury genes using a number of model systems
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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Chlamydiae as Etiologic Agents in Chronic Undifferentiated Spondylarthritis
The majority of patients with Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis do not present with the classic triad of arthritis, conjunctivitis/iritis, and urethritis.
Journal Article, November 10, 2009
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Primary Lung Cancer vs Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Probabilistic Approach
Is it primary lung cancer or breast cancer metastatic to the lung? This mathematical and probabilistic model may help in the differential diagnosis.
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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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Antibacterials on Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells
Some antibiotics used to treat lower respiratory tract infections have been shown to exert additional immunomodulatory or anti-inflammatory effects.
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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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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Meningococcal Vaccines: A Neglected Topic in Travel Medicine?
Awareness of the risk for meningococcal disease among travelers is generally poor, even though case fatality rates are high and the disease can be fatal within 24 hours.
Journal Article, November 6, 2009
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Part 2: Prevention and Long-term Treatment
Treatment of COPD requires familiarity with numerous medications. Dr. Staton provides an overview of the efficacy of available medications and how to tailor them to specific patients.
Clinical Case, November 5, 2009
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CHEST 2009: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, November 4, 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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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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Can Doctors Ever Tell Patients They Are Cured of Cancer?
In her first Medscape video blog, Dr. Kathy Miller asks whether doctors should avoid using the term cured to describe patients who have been in remission for several years.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 2, 2009
