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 Tales of the Bizarro World: The American Response to the Obesity Epidemic
Physicians do not know how to give sound nutritional and dietary advice, Dr. Howard Markel contends. Medscape Pediatrics 8(2) 2006 CME/CE Medication Compliance and Avoiding Adverse Drug Reactions Learn how to minimize the occurrence of adverse drug events and improve patient medication compliance.  New Coalition Working to Bring Health Insurance to All Children: SCHIP Funding Critical to Health of Kids
Two years ago, Colette Hernandez had good reason to be scared. Her daughter was having nightmares and hearing voices. But for Hernandez, one of the most frightening things was having no insurance. The Nation's Health 36(7) 2006  Editorial -- We Need to Do a Better Job of Preparing for the Next Big Disaster National preparedness needs a reality check, says Margaret A. Clark, RN, RRT-NPS, MS. Medscape General Medicine 8(3) 2006 Dr. Tom Russell talks about the efforts of groups of surgeons to promote quality care. Medscape General Medicine 8(3) 2006 Electronic vs Paper Medical Records In 2004, US President George W. Bush launched an initiative to make electronic medical records available to most Americans within the next 10 years (by 2014). In an effort to determine progress in this area, which of the following do you currently use on a regular basis in your medical practice? To vote or view results of the poll, click on the title above. How Prevalent And Serious Are Allergic Diseases? Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease and a recent nationwide survey found that more than half of all U.S. citizens test positive to one or more allergens. For the latest clinical information, visit Medscape's Allergy Resource Center. How Prepared Are You For The Next Major Influenza Epidemic? For information on influenza epidemiology, diagnosis, management, prevention and preparedness visit the Influenza Resource Center on Medscape.com, click here. Information from Industry   CME Preoperative Anxiety in Children May Predict More Painful Postoperative Recovery
In a controlled cohort study, children who experienced preoperative anxiety had more painful postoperative recovery and a higher incidence of sleep and other problems. Medscape Medical News 2006 In a double-blind, parallel-group study, both monocomponents given as needed contributed to enhanced protection from severe exacerbations in patients receiving maintenance combination therapy. Medscape Medical News 2006 The current lipoprotein classification system for teens does not include age- and-sex specific criteria; the new system reflects the natural fluctuations in cholesterol levels that occur in childhood. Medscape Medical News 2006 The American Diabetes Association 2006 guidelines state that healthy diabetic patients may eat the same amounts of protein and alcohol as the general population but should limit saturated fat intake. Medscape Medical News 2006 The FDA has approved a new indication for clopidogrel (Plavix), a new dosage regimen and indication for famciclovir (Famvir), and a new indication for daptomycin (Cubicin). Medscape Medical News 2006 In a randomized controlled study, a parental intervention influenced children's behaviors about sun safety, with the quality of the family relationship critical to the success of such interventions. Medscape Medical News 2006 The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for zidovudine capsules (Retrovir) and nabilone capsules (Cesamet). Medscape Medical News 2006 Britain to Make Prevnar Part of Routine Childhood Vaccination British children will be routinely offered Wyeth's vaccine Prevnar against pneumococcal disease from next week as part of standard infant immunization, the government said on Monday. Reuters Health Information 2006 Most Children With Type 1 Diabetes Can Achieve Good Glycemic Control In clinical practice, more than two-thirds of children with type 1 diabetes who receive intensive treatment are able to attain glycemic targets in line with the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) recommendations, according to findings published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information 2006 Early cyclical neridronate treatment has positive effects on growth and fracture rate in infants with severe osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), according to researchers. Reuters Health Information 2006 Maternal tocolysis via glycerol trinitrate patches appears to have no more effect on neonatal neurodevelopment than does standard beta-2 agonist tocolytic therapy, Australian researchers report in the August issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reuters Health Information 2006 Children who wheeze at 5 years old, but have not developed allergies, are not likely to develop asthma or loss of lung function, German investigators report in the August 26 issue of The Lancet. However, wheezy children who become sensitized to perennial allergens by age 3, and continue to be exposed to the allergens, are at higher risk of asthma and loss of lung function at school age. Reuters Health Information 2006 High frequency oscillatory ventilation and conventional ventilation appear to be equally effective for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in very preterm infants, according to a report in the September issue of the Archives of Disease in Children: Fetal Neonatal Edition. Reuters Health Information 2006 A program of physical rehabilitation can improve respiratory function in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, report researchers in Brazil. Reuters Health Information 2006 Thyrotropin levels are significantly higher in obese children than in normal weight children, but they return to normal after weight loss. Reuters Health Information 2006 http://mp.medscape.com/cgi-bin1/DM/y/h7v70MnDMs0DzQ0FqjA0EB |
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