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Emergency Scenario Training in Live-Action VR is Intense
Cardiology
The view from the VR headset: Virtual reality reproductions of real cardiac emergencies used for training purposes.
New Medication for High Cholesterol Not Cost-Effective
Cardiology
Each week we present you with the latest featured study from the research teams at JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. Check out the video for intriguing…
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Rapid HIV Testing
Emergency Medicine
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses HIV testing. References and Resources Rapid HIV Testing of Women in…
Oxygen Therapy
Family Medicine
Karen Steinke, RN, MSN, CCTC, Pulmonary Nurse Specialist, Temple Lung Center, and Tom Buchanan, RRT, Brotherston Home Respiratory, have a Q and A about oxygen therapy. Related Videos…
Starting a School Clinic
Family Medicine
Pam Wiseman, MD, Assistant Professor, Director of Clerkships, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses how to start a school clinic. Sponsored by…
Ibuprofen Therapy in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis
Family Medicine
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of ibuprofen therapy on FEV1 decline in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, using observational data from the…
Circadian Rhythm and Cancer
Family Medicine
Scientists suspect that overnight work is dangerous because it disrupts the circadian rhythm, and is a potential cause of breast and prostate cancer. References and Resources Stevens RG,…
Avandia’s New Warning
Cardiology
This update highlights changes to the prescribing information for Avandia including a new boxed warning about the potential increased risk of myocardial ischemia. References and Resources FDA adds…
Combination Therapy for COPD
Critical Care
Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director/Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses research using combination therapy for treatment of chronic…
Combination Drug Therapy for COPD Exacerbation and Mortality
Critical Care
Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director/Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a recent clinical trial with combination drug therapies…
Agitated Patients in the ER
Anesthesiology
James P. Moises, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Clerkship Director of Emergency Medicine, Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, discusses treatment options for agitated…
Latest Vaccinations for Adults and Children
Family Medicine
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses the latest preventive interventions for adults and children through the use of vaccines. References…