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Female Emergency Physicians Paid Less Than Males
Light Physical Activity Tied to Lower CHD, CVD Risk in Women
Neighborhood-Level Socioeconomics Tied to MS Disability Progression
INF Treatment Lowers Risk for Diabetes and Mortality in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Acupuncture Effective for Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause
ABIM, ACC Announce New Pathway for Maintenance of Board Certification in Cardiology
2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Psychiatric ED Visits for Youth
ACC: Adherence to Statins Low Among Patients With ASCVD
Multiple Layers of Protection Recommended to Prevent Drowning
Latest Features
Clinician Testimony in a Rape Case
Can a nurse practitioner’s testimony be used to convict an accused rapist after the victim changes her story?
New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Counseling Patients With Dyspareunia in Menopause
As dyspareunia may cause distress or interpersonal conflict between women and their partners, healthcare providers should routinely ask about discomfort during intercourse, especially in menopausal patients.
Case Study: Gradually Worsening Elbow Pain
A 51-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with pain in the elbow that has gradually worsened over the past 12 hours.
Rethinking Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Guidelines
From scientific studies to niche-market magazines, supplements are in the spotlight.
HHS Task Force Issues Draft Report on Best Practices for Pain Management
In a draft report issued December 28, 2018 by the US Department of Health and Human Services-sponsored Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force, recommendations for a multidisciplinary approach to pain management were formulated.
Advisor Forum
A Case of Floppy Baby Syndrome
A previously healthy 4-month-old infant presents with weak cry, inability to feed, and having the appearance of a “floppy rag doll.”
Early Pregnancy and Painless Spotting
A 30-year-old woman who is 6 weeks pregnant calls into the after-hours Ob/Gyn line over the weekend with reported spotting.
CME/CE
Roundtable
Addressing the Challenges of Diagnosing and Managing Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
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