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PHOTO CLINIC

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
September 1, 2003
Smallpox Vaccination: The Risks for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Because of recent threats of bioterrorism, smallpox vaccination was reinstated in the United States earlier this year. Since January 2003, more than 35,000 civilian and public health care workers in 54 jurisdictions have been vaccinated. More »
August 1, 2003
West Nile Virus Infection: Are You Prepared?
n the United States, the number of cases and geographic range of West Nile virus infection have increased since 1999, when the virus first surfaced in the Western Hemisphere. This year, the virus is expected to spread to all states except Alaska and Hawaii. More »
May 1, 2003
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Elderly:
ABSTRACT: In addition to advanced age, factors such as comorbid illness and debility determine the risk of community- acquired pneumonia (CAP). Many elderly persons do not have the classic symptoms of CAP; instead, they may present with confusion, lethargy, tachypnea, anorexia, or abdominal pain. Even with thorough investigation, an... More »
May 1, 2003
Cancer of the Penis
A 38-year-old man presented with a fleshy lesion beneath the tip of his penis. He had discovered it about 18 months before the initial evaluation. A second similar lesion... More »
April 1, 2003
Cervical Cancer Screening: Latest Guidelines From the American Cancer Society
As a result of regular screening with the Papanicolaou (Pap) test, deaths from cervical cancer among American women have decreased by more than 70% during the last 50 years. More »
April 1, 2003
Depression in the Elderly: Could You Be Missing the Signs?
The Geriatric Depression Scale is the most widely validated screening tool. The questionnaire has been reduced to a single question that is as sensitive and as specific as the 15-item shortened form of the original 30-item scale. The question is: "How often do you feel sad or depressed?' This is certainly something that is easy to ask in the course... More »
March 1, 2003
Pneumococcal Pneumonia:
ABSTRACT: The emergence of drug-resistant pneumococci has changed the empiric treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. Newer fluoroquinolones with activity against Streptococcus pneumoniae offer an alternative in the treatment of infection with penicillin-resistant strains. These agents are not... More »
March 1, 2003
Pneumococcal Pneumonia: Update on Therapy in the Era of Antibiotic Resistance
Sir William Osler once called pneumococcal pneumonia “the captain of the men of death.”1 Pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fourth leading cause among Americans 80 years of age and older.2 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.



 
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Key Differences between FQHCs and RHCs
Chastity Werner, RHIT, June 13, 2013
FQHCs and RHCs take up a unique niche among physician practices. And that affects compensation and billing.
Improving Care Coordination in Your Practice
Susanne Madden,  June 12, 2013
Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare - effective care coordination can help.
Refunding Overpayments: Two Options for Medical Practices
Ericka L. Adler,  June 12, 2013
Medicare and Medicaid providers must return overpayments once identified. Here are two different refund approaches for practices to consider when necessary.
Four Easy Ways to Boost Patient Time of Service Collections
Aubrey Westgate,  June 12, 2013
Simple ways your medical practice staff can increase the likelihood patients will pay when presenting for appointments.
iPad Alternatives for Mobile Physicians
Marisa Torrieri, June 11, 2013
As more physicians are seeing the merits of media tablets, the market is expanding, too.
 

 
 
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