The Doctor's Channel - Family Medicine

Analysis and Importance of Gait Mechanics

2008-07-15T15:09:49-04:00

Casey Kerrigan, MD, MS, Department Chair, Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, discusses the importance of gait mechanics.

References and Resources
Breur GJ, Kim J. Should gait analysis be a part of clinical orthopaedic reports? J Small Anim Pract. 2008 Mar;49(3):113-4.

Kavanagh JJ, Menz HB. Accelerometry: A technique for quantifying movement patterns during walking. Gait Posture. 2008 Jul;28(1):1-15.

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Nephrolithiasis Management

2008-07-14T17:18:45-04:00

Jaime Landman, MD, Minimally Invasive Urology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, discusses kidney stone management.

References and Resources
Steggall MJ, Omara M. Urinary tract stones: types, nursing care and treatment options. Br J Nurs. 2008 May 8-21;17(9):20-3.

Raman JD, Pearle MS. Management options for lower pole renal calculi. Curr Opin Urol. 2008 Mar;18(2):214-9.

Long LO, Park S. Update on nephrolithiasis management. Minerva Urol Nefrol. 2007 Sep;59(3):317-25.

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Key Statistics about Esophageal Cancer

2008-07-14T14:34:58-04:00

Christine L. Lau, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, discusses the statistics of esophageal cancer.

For more information visit:
American Cancer Society

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Updated Guidelines: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence

2008-07-14T12:47:24-04:00

Scott M. Strayer, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health Services, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, discusses a new update of the smoking cessation guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

For more information visit:
US Department of Health and Human Services

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Medical Profession Challenges: Medicare Reimbursement and Medical Liability Issues

2008-07-11T17:12:51-04:00

Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist. the 54th Past President (2007-2008) of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), discusses the challenges physicians face today including Medicare reimbursement and medical liability issues.

For more information about the ACOFP visit: http://www.ACOFP.org

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Improving Patient Management Through Mobile IT

2008-07-11T16:04:01-04:00

Scott M. Strayer, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health Services, University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville, VA, is the founder of PocketMed®, a company dedicated to improving patient care by bringing mobile technology solutions to the point of care.

For more information visit:
PocketMed.com

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Recommendations on How to Find the Best Literary Resources in Medicine

2008-07-11T15:45:26-04:00

Scott M. Strayer, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health Services, University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville, VA, discusses the abundance of resources available to physicians to help aid in patient care.

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Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease: A Young Girl Shares Her Story

2008-07-11T15:09:37-04:00

Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease is a national coalition of patients, providers, community organizations, business and labor groups and health policy experts, committed to raising awareness of policies and practices that save lives and reduce health costs through more effective prevention and management of chronic disease.

Sarah Yourman, an 18-year-old who suffers from cystic fibrosis, diabetes and Crohn’s disease is a compelling speaker and advocate. In her daily life, she must balance school, sports and other typical teenage activities with lengthy lung treatments and multiple medications. She credits quality healthcare, disease management and treatment innovations for what she still believes is a relatively normal teenage life.

For more information visit:
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease

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FDA Approves Treatment for Adults with ADHD

2008-07-10T17:37:44-04:00

The FDA has expanded indications for methylphenidate (Concerta) extended-release tablets to include adults aged 18 to 65 with ADHD.

For more information visit:
FDA

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Early Invasive Treatment Strategy for Patients with High-Risk Acute Coronary Syndromes

2008-07-09T19:41:44-04:00

In the Journal of the American Medical Association, a meta-analysis showed that patients of both genders with high-risk acute coronary syndromes were helped by an early, invasive treatment strategy.

References and Resources
O'Donoghue M, Boden W, Braunwald E, et al. Early invasive vs conservative treatment strategies in women and men with unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. JAMA. 2008;300:71-80.

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