Ellis Parker, MSN, RN, from Level Up RN, discusses the different levels of health prevention—primary, secondary, and tertiary—and the significant role of health determinants. She uses the community…
Most vaccines help the immune system learn to identify and fight off harmful viruses or bacteria before someone gets sick. But, scientists are also creating vaccines to treat…
This video discusses current research on thimerosal-containing vaccines and the prevalence of autism and autistic-spectrum disorders. References and Resources Chez MG, Chin K, Hung PC. Immunizations, immunology, and…
This video discusses how significant excess bleeding halted a trial of idraparinux for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. References and Resources The Amadeus Investigators. Comparison of…
Jack H. Mydlo, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Urology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses erectile dysfunction. References and Resources Burnett AL. Molecular Pharmacotherapeutic Targeting of PDE5…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses HIV screening. References and Resources Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of…
Mary Gallagher, MD, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses pain management. References and Resources Bethea AR, Acosta MC, Haller DL. Patient versus therapist alliance: Whose…
John Travaline, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses lung cancer screening. References and Resources National Cancer Institute Lung…
Thomas W. Young, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, Ochner Children’s Health Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, discusses the updated guidelines for endocarditis prophylaxis. References and Resources AHA Antibiotic Prophylactic Regimens Recommended…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses breast cancer support. References and Resources…