NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nortriptyline is more effective than paroxetine CR in reducing symptoms of depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to results of a small…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Modafinil, a wake-promoting drug initially used to treat narcolepsy, increases extracellular dopamine — an effect that increases the drug’s potential for abuse —…
Missy Cornell of Zila Pharmaceuticals describes the Rotadent prescription microfilament toothbrush, which was designed by dental hygienists and is particularly useful for orthodontic patients. Sponsored by The Doctor’s…
Nicole Shaffer, NP, Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist, University of Chicago, discusses the emerging role of NP hospitalists. References and Resources Kleinpell RM, Hanson NA, Buchner BR, Winters R, Wilson…
Paul H. Ratner, MD, MBA, Allergist, discusses the genesis of a new treatment for allergy to airborne pollens, developed by Ashok Wahi, BS, MS, PE. Marketed as Chloraseptic…
Kathleen M. Stoessel, MD, Director Medical Retina Sub-Section, Yale Eye Center, discusses retinopathy of prematurity, a disorder of developing retinal blood vessels in the premature infant. References and…
Thomas J. Walsh, MD, Clinical Professor and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Yale Eye Service, discusses optic neuritis, a condition which can result in partial or central visual loss and…
Babette Gladstein, VMD, explains how to help your animal stretch for range of motion, which is particularly important for older pets. For more information on Babette Gladstein, please…
Justin Ginsberg discusses a customized on-hold telephone marketing service for dental and other offices, which provides the caller with some patient education as well as marketing material while…
Scott Hammond of KaVo Dental, discusses the DIAGNOdent Caries Detector device, which is designed to find early dental decay before it is detectable on an x-ray or with…
Alvaro Fernandez, co-founder and CEO of Sharpbrains.com, explains the philosophy of his company, which aims to help confused doctors understand the many computerized applications that are available to…
Howard S. Golan, DDS, a dentist in private practice in Long Island, NY, discusses the relatively new technique of waterlase dentistry, which uses water and laser energy to…
