Routine Offering of HIV Testing to Hospitalized Pediatric Patients at University Teaching Hospital,
Routine counseling and antibody testing of pediatric inpatients can identify large numbers of HIV-seropositive children in high prevalence settings.......[Read More]
Detectable Symptomatology and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Can a statistical model incorporating both risk factors and prediagnosis symptomatology improve prediction of pancreatic cancer enough to provide practical estimates of risk?......[Read More]
Comorbidity in Patients With Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Branch retinal vein occlusion is a common retinal vascular disorder in older people. Might it serve as a diagnostic marker for other disorders such as hypertension and other vascular disease?......[Read More]
Anger Management and Stress Control for Smoking Cessation
Can a cognitive behavioral therapy-oriented anger management and stress control program increase the success of quitting smoking?......[Read More]
Multidimensional Role of Calcium in Atrial Fibrillation
Learn more about important and relatively underappreciated multidimensional roles of cellular calcium in atrial fibrillation.......[Read More]
Improving Adherence to Guidelines for VTE Prevention
Which methods may improve the application of VTE prevention guidelines to clinical practice?......[Read More]
Actual Medical and Pharmacy Costs for Bariatric Surgery
While bariatric surgery may be costly, the return on investment is high, and costs may be recouped more quickly that once believed.......[Read More]
Expanding Primary Care Availability With Nurse Practitioners
Read this new article to learn more about how nurse practitioners are helping to fill an important role in patient care, especially in parts of the United States where a shortage of primary care doctors may exist.......[Read More]
Vitamin D Deficiency is a Predictor of Survival in HF
How does vitamin D dosing affect cardiovascular outcomes -- in patients with heart failure?......[Read More]
Hand Hygiene and Face Touching in Family Medicine Offices
Family medicine offices are potential hot spots for the transmission of common infectious diseases. Are physicians and staff taking the proper precautions?......[Read More]
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Can women with symptomatic mild vaginal prolapse benefit from pelvic floor muscle training in a primary care setting?......[Read More]
Are Air Pollution and Traffic Associated With Atherosclerosis?
Learn more about the impact of exposure to particulate matter and night-time traffic noise on the development of atherosclerosis.......[Read More]
Exercise and Competitive Sports in Patients With an ICD
Get new insights that may alter exercise recommendations for ICD patients.......[Read More]
Externalized Aggressive Behaviors in Borderline Personality
Borderline personality disorder is commonly characterized by deliberate self-harm. How prevalent is externalized aggressive behavior in these patients?......[Read More]
Associations Between Alcohol and CHD Risk Factors
Find out about the effects of long-term alcohol consumption on blood pressure and body mass index.......[Read More]
Care of the Patient With an Autism Spectrum Disorder
What potential complications are associated with autism spectrum disorders?......[Read More]
Association of Hospital Quality Ratings With Adverse Events
This study surveyed recently discharged hospital patients regarding their experiences with adverse events. How did these events influence their perception of quality of care?......[Read More]
Screening for Asymptomatic Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is one of the most common STIs in the US and is incurable, yet only a small fraction of individuals with herpes are aware of their infection.......[Read More]
Management of Cognitive and Behavioral Problems in Dementia
Family physicians play a crucial role in the care of patients with dementia. Review both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies for treating behavior and cognitive problems in these patients.......[Read More]
Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body, and Parkinson Dementia
New guidelines outlined in the DSM-5 are presented to promote annual screening and early diagnosis of mild cognitive deficits by primary care providers.......[Read More]