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Emphysematous Pancreatitis in a 61-year-old Man
January 29, 2013

Emphysematous pancreatitis is typically managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics and early surgical debridement. Here, a case that supports more recent evidence for conservative therapy.

Ecchymosis: A Photo Essay
January 28, 2013

This compact slide show provides a range of visual presentations of ecchymosis.

Condylomata Acuminata (Severe External Genital Warts)
January 28, 2013

Extensive condylomata acuminata are beyond the capacity of all topical therapies. The area was initially treated by carbon dioxide laser ablation, and residual small foci of infection were subsequently treated with topical 5% imiquimod cream.

 
CLINICAL TRIALS
CLIN-IMMUNOTHERAPY/BIOLOGIC THERAPIES
neuro-oncology.oxfordjournals.org - 11/4/12
Pharmacotherapeutic Approaches to Preventing Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
pats.atsjournals.org - 8/3/11
Serological Evaluation of Varicella and Hepatitis A Vaccines Using Injector Delivery
www.clinicaltrials.gov -


 
NEWS
Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease
www.cdc.gov - 3/22/13
Platelet Disorders
emedicine.medscape.com - 3/22/13
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
emedicine.medscape.com - 3/21/13
 
PATIENT RESOURCES
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia?
www.nhlbi.nih.gov - 4/3/13
Living With Sickle Cell Anemia
www.nhlbi.nih.gov - 4/3/13
What Is Sickle Cell Anemia? (Printer-Friendly)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov - 4/3/13
 
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Vaccines
 
LATEST FEATURES
October 26, 2012
Promoting Good Health in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease typically don’t receive preventive services at the same rate as general medical patients. Vaccination is a key area of confusion. More »
October 24, 2012
Oral HSV and HPV Disease: A Photo Essay
More than 100 types of HPV inhabit the oral region. The HPV-16 type is highly associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma. More »
September 19, 2012
Top 10 Common Medication Errors—Drug #1: Acetaminophen
Infants acetaminophen, 80 mg/0.8 mL, was taken off the market early this year, and most local pharmacies now only carry the 160 mg/5mL concentration. However, the product labeling does not give any instruction to consumers on how to administer an infant dose. Moreover, most products come with a dosing cup rather than an oral syringe or dropper.... More »
August 23, 2012
Acute Hemorrhagic Edema of Infancy
Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy is a relatively uncommon form of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Henoch-Schönlein purpura is the primary differential diagnosis. More »
July 25, 2012
HPV Infections Last for More Than 2 Years
Reason for continued vigilance about human papillomavirus infection: The virus persists, and the vaccine covers only about half of infected women, a study shows. More »
July 25, 2012
Multiple Sclerosis: What Triggers Exacerbations?
An exacerbation of multiple sclerosis may be triggered by infection, vaccination, stress, smoking, vitamin deficiency, or environmental changes. More »
June 26, 2012
What's New in Pediatric Lower Respiratory Tract Infections?
Lower respiratory tract infections are endemic among otherwise healthy, young American children. Effective management requires timely, accurate clinical diagnosis. More »
April 19, 2012
T Cells Improve Transplant Matches and Boost Immunotherapy
T cells, those footsoldiers of the immune system, can cause considerable trouble after haemopoietic transplantation. Two new studies show how some of these problems can be avoided by finding ways not to transplant the wrong ones. More »
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MULTIMEDIA

Podcast: New Guidelines for Vaccinating Boys Against HPV Infection
November 8, 2011

What exactly are the new guidelines for vaccinating boys against HPV infection—and why is this development good news for both men and women?

Podcast: Measles Shows its Spots—Again
September 28, 2011

Measles is making a comeback…yet again…in the United States.

Video: Adolescent Immunizations: Are You (And Your Patient) Up to Date?
May 16, 2011

Dr Margaret Fisher— who helped write the (Red) book on immunizations for youngsters— succinctly summarizes the latest guidelines here.

 
MEDLINE
Association between human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and cervical cancer screening in the Netherlands: implications for future impact on prevention.
pubmed.gov - 2/14/13
Several countries recently added human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to cervical cancer screening in the effort to prevent cervical cancer. They include the Netherlands, where both programs are free. To estimate their combined future impact on cancer prevention, information is needed on the association between participation in vaccination now and in screening in the future and on what groups are at risk for nonparticipation. We studied the association between participation in screening by mothers and in vaccination by their daughters. Girls' vaccination status was matched by house-address with their mothers' screening participation. We estimated the effect on cancer incidence by means of computer simulation. We investigated risk groups for nonparticipation using multivariable multilevel logistic regression and calculated population-attributable fractions. Our results, based on 89% of girls invited for vaccination in 2009 (n = 337,368), show that vaccination status was significantly
Differences in human papillomavirus type distribution in high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and invasive cervical cancer in Europe.
pubmed.gov - 2/14/13
Knowledge of differences in human papillomavirus (HPV)-type prevalence between high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (HG-CIN) and invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is crucial for understanding the natural history of HPV-infected cervical lesions and the potential impact of HPV vaccination on cervical cancer prevention. More than 6,000 women diagnosed with HG-CIN or ICC from 17 European countries were enrolled in two parallel cross-sectional studies (108288/108290). Centralised histopathology review and standardised HPV-DNA typing were applied to formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded cervical specimens dated 2001-2008. The pooled prevalence of individual HPV types was estimated using meta-analytic methods. A total of 3,103 women were diagnosed with HG-CIN and a total of 3,162 with ICC (median ages: 34 and 49 years, respectively), of which 98.5 and 91.8% were HPV-positive, respectively. The most common HPV types in women with HG-CIN were HPV16/33/31 (59.9/10.5/9.0%) and in ICC were HPV16
Designing tomorrow's vaccines.
pubmed.gov - 2/6/13
gary.nabel@sanofi.com Nabel Gary J GJ eng Historical Article Journal Article Review United States N Engl J Med 0255562 0028-4793 0 Antibodies, Neutralizing 0 Vaccines AIM IM history
Pertactin-negative variants of Bordetella pertussis in the United States.
pubmed.gov - 2/6/13
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins 0 Pertussis Vaccine 0 Vaccines, Acellular 0 Virulence Factors, Bordetella 0 pertactin AIM IM analysis genetics chemistry genetics pathogenicity analysis genetics.
Priming with whole-cell versus acellular pertussis vaccine.
pubmed.gov - 2/6/13
S. Gov't, P.H.S. United States N Engl J Med 0255562 0028-4793 0 Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine 0 Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines 0 Pertussis Vaccine 0 Vaccines,
 
PRACTICE GUIDELINES
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2010-2011: Appendix Figure 1: Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group
www.ahrq.gov - 8/31/10
Reviews the evidence for and against hundreds of preventive health services, recommending tests, and counseling interventions when evidence exists that it is effective.
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2010-2011: Appendix Figure 2: Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, by Vaccine and Medical and Other Indications
www.ahrq.gov - 8/31/10
Reviews the evidence for and against hundreds of preventive health services, recommending tests, and counseling interventions when evidence exists that it is effective.
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2010-2011: Appendix Table: Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7-18 Years
www.ahrq.gov - 8/31/10
Reviews the evidence for and against hundreds of preventive health services, recommending tests, and counseling interventions when evidence exists that it is effective.



 
FROM PHYSICIANS PRACTICE
Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 
 
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