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…
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…
Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses bariatric surgery. References and Resources Yan E, Ko E, Luong V, Wang HJ, Romanova…
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…
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,…
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…
The FDA has approved Zyrtec-D for nonprescription use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. References and Resources FDA Approves Nonprescription Zyrtec-D for Allergies Click…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses Menactra vaccine for N. meningitis. References and Resources FDA Expands Age Range for Use…
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…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses diagnosis and treatment options for acute otitis media. References and Resources Diagnosis and Management…
Nathanial Marchetti, DO, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a clinical study involving early goal directed therapy…
