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The line between casual and unprofessional is easy to overstep - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Like bedside manner and compassion, professionalism is a skill that is difficult to teach to medical students, and may be even more difficult to learn.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2012 at 6:16 pm By:
ACNM Midwives Health Organization
Robyn Carlisle, CNM, on riding the very fine line between casual and unprofessional when working with student... http://t.co/RqVY6KeA
Antidepressants may increase risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy, specifically paroxetine, is associated with developing hypertension.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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RT @clinicaladvisor: #Antidepressants may increase risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension http://t.co/CZsAGDrm #Pregnancy
Derm Dx: Rash around the mouth for one year - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “A 13-year-old boy presents with a chief complaint of a rash around his mouth, which has been present for approximately one year. There is occasionally a slight itching or burning associated with the rash. The patient’s parents state that the boy is humiliated by his appearance and does not want to go to school because he is being teased. He has seen his primary-care doctor and was prescribed oral and topical acyclovir and then subsequently topical triamcinolone. He has no other past medical hist” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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RT @clinicaladvisor: Do you know what's causing this patient's rash around the mouth? Read the full case & make the dx http://t.co/FKlPatNV
Higher red meat consumption increases mortality risk - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Substituting daily red meat serving with fish, poultry or low-fat dairy lowers mortality risk.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 1:10 pm By:
Norman Marcus, M.D. Doctor, Pain Medicine Physician, and Physician
Eating red meat associated with increased mortality. http://t.co/XCGBb2xU
Derm Dx: Itchy pink patches - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “A 38-year-old man presents complaining of itchy red patches on his back that have been present for months. His primary medical doctor initially prescribed clotrimazole antifungal cream for tinea corporis. When the lesions did not improve, the patient was given triamcinolone topical corticosteroid cream to treat a presumed eczema. The triamcinolone relieved the itchy sensation, but the red patches continued to expand. The patient is overweight, but otherwise healthy. He uses no other medications.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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RT @clinicaladvisor: A man presents w/ extremely itchy violaceous #papules present for 4 months. What's your dx? http://t.co/6PuEmWxX
Elder abuse: Primary care strategies for screening - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “The primary-care provider may be the only contact homebound elders have outside the abuse situation.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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Elder abuse: Primary care strategies for screening http://t.co/NNN8lbmD
Thick, leathery and red skin over the hands - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “A 10-year-old Hispanic girl presented with a rash that had been present for four months. Previous treatment with topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis provided no resolution of the rash. Examination of the hands revealed erythematous lichenified plaques distributed over the joints, along with ragged cuticles and periungual telangiectasias. In addition, violaceous patches with areas of hypo- and hyperpigmentation along with telangiectasias were seen around the eyes, bilateral cheeks and u” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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RT @clinicaladvisor: A patient has thick, leathery & red skin over the hands. Can you dx this #dermatology case? http://t.co/gPpstLXU
Too much selenium may increase diabetes risk - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Selenium supplements are unnecessary for the majority of the U.S. population, and may even be harmful.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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Too much selenium may increase diabetes risk http://t.co/ocfMudJo #Selenium #Diabetes
Is Medicare's 85% reimbursement rule fair? - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Medicare only reimburses 85% of fees for physician assistant provided health care, and soon private insurance carriers may do the same. Is it fair to pay less for a PA office visit than an MD visit?” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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RT @ClinicalAdvisor: Is #Medicare's 85% reimbursement rule for #PhysicianAssistant office visits fair? ... http://t.co/nZrqhABk
Prophylactic azithromycin reduces COPD exacerbations in high-risk patients - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “A new randomized trial provides strong evidence that azithromycin reduces exacerbations and improves respiratory function in high-risk patients.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on December 21, 2011 at 1:35 am By:
Michael Blaiss, MD Doctor, Allergist, and Physician
Prophylactic azithromycin reduces COPD exacerbations in high-risk patients - The Clinical Advisor http://t.co/WPwKEGMP
No increased CV risk with ADHD meds - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs did not increase the risk for cardiovascular events among children, data from a retrospective cohort study involving more than 1.2 million children and young adults indicate.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on November 2, 2011 at 8:29 pm By:
Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist
No increased CV risk with ADHD meds http://t.co/TlnWMSwW #ADHD
Malpractice caps fail to reduce health costs, report indicates - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Exorbitant pain and suffering awards have been blamed for high clinician insurance premiums and increases in overall health insurance costs, but a new report shows that capping payments did not solve these problems.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on October 24, 2011 at 7:09 pm By:
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Should caps be removed? RT @ClinicalAdvisor: #Malpractice caps fail to reduce #healthcare costs, report indicates http://t.co/aWGpwBqV
Exercising during pregnancy: How much is too much? - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Pregnant Chicago-marathoner causes many to question the safety of exercising during pregnancy. Midwife and runner, Robyn Carlisle, MSN, CNM, WHNP, explains the benefits and offers guidelines.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on October 17, 2011 at 7:16 pm By:
How much #exercise is too much during #pregnancy? http://t.co/7IBjZvie
Dyspnea with comorbid heart failure and COPD - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “There are guidelines for the management of each as a separate condition, but how do you evaluate and treat them when they appear together?” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on October 16, 2011 at 9:55 pm By:
RT @clinicaladvisor: Learn about managing dyspnea with comorbid heart failure & COPD & earn #CME credits! http://t.co/urxbib5Y #PAs...
Diagnosing new-onset diabetes ?in children and teens - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Type 2 diabetes in this population is increasing, but type1 diabetes is more ?prevalent. The ability to differentiate between these conditions is crucial.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on October 4, 2011 at 12:06 pm By:
David A. Kessler MD Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
Diagnosing new-onset diabetes in children and teens - The Clinical Advisor http://t.co/4fQ4xFvu
