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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
November 1, 2002
Women and Smoking-Related Diseases:The Scope of the Epidemic
Smoking-related diseases have reached epidemic levels among women in the United States. Since 1980, neoplastic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric diseases attributable to smoking—as well as cigarette burns—have been responsible for the premature deaths of 3 million American women and girls. Lung cancer is now the leading cause of... More »
October 1, 2002

How to Limit Exposure to Opportunistic Pathogens in HIV-Infected Patients: Latest Recommendations

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October 1, 2002
THE CASE
The mother of a 6-year-old child brings her to your office because of a pruritic rash that has been present for several days. The rash did not respond to hydrocortisone cream and has continued to spread along the patient’s left side. More »
September 1, 2002
Venereal Warts: When to Consider Surgical Removal
I read with interest Dr Virenda Parikh’s case of a young woman with extensive anal condylomata acuminata (CONSULTANT, April 15, 2001, page 737). More »
September 1, 2002
A Photo Quiz to Hone Dermatologic Skills
A 37-year-old woman complains of “itchy bumps” that erupted just above her waist 2 or 3 days earlier. She denies having had this condition in the past. The patient is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. An avid gardener, she claims to be able to identify and avoid poisonous plants. More »
September 1, 2002
Man With Thrombocytopenia After Surgery
A 58-year-old man recently underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery after emergent cardiac catheterization for a myocardial infarction revealed diffuse 3-vessel disease. More »
June 30, 2002
Genital Herpes and HPV Infection: Latest Treatment Guidelines From the CDC
Recently the CDC updated its guidelines for treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This article focuses on genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. More »
April 1, 2002
Verruca Recurrence
For 3 weeks, a 14-year-old boy had been aware of an enlarging lesion on the back of his hand. He recalled no trauma to the affected area. Further questioning by Dr D. Keith Cobb of... 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
Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners
Courtney H. Lyder, ND,  May 17, 2013
With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Eight Ways ICD-9 Will Still Matter to Medical Practices
Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
Seven Ways Technology Can Speed Up Patient Collections
Cheyenne Brinson,  May 15, 2013
Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
Four Reasons Private Medical Practice is Becoming Extinct
Carol Stryker,  May 15, 2013
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.
 

 
 
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