CME Articles

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January 2009

Cardiovascular Effects of Thiazolidinediones: A Review of the Literature
Peritoneal Tuberculosis: Modern Peril for an Ancient Disease

December 2008

Understanding and Identifying Bias and Confounding in the Medical Literature.
The Dementia Caregiver-A Primary Care Approach.

November 2008

Pneumonia in the Elderly: A Review of Severity Assessment, Prognosis, Mortality, Prevention, and Treatment.
Pneumonia in the Elderly: A Review of the Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Microbiology, and Clinical Features.

October 2008

Actinomycosis: Diagnosis and Management.
Anemia Following Roux-en-Y Surgery for Morbid Obesity: A Review.
Psychologic Effects of Poor Outcome and Professional Liability Actions on Physicians.

September 2008

Crohn Disease of the Esophagus: A Review of the Literature.
Pain Relief With Intraarticular or Medial Branch Nerve Blocks in Patients With Positive Lumbar Facet Joint SPECT Imaging: A 12-Week Outcome Study.
Current Concepts in the Postoperative Care of the Rhinoplasty Patient.

August 2008

Improper Renal Dosing in Long-Term Care Facilities.
Stress Test: A Primer for Primary Care Physicians.
The Effects of Outpatient Management on Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions Associated with Diabetes Mellitus.

July 2008

Physician Discussion About Social Activities in Primary Care Encounters With Older Adults.
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease: Using the Framingham Risk Score to Improve Utilization in a Primary Care Clinic.
Odds Ratios and Risk Ratios: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

June 2008

Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Use of Aspirin in Diabetic Patients Remain Elusive.
Platelet Function in Patients with Depression.
Brain Abscess and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.

May 2008

Human Trafficking and the Healthcare Professional.
C-Reactive Protein: The Harbinger of Cardiovascular Diseases.
Endobronchial Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Lung Cancer: A Practical Review and Cost Analysis for the Practicing Pulmonologist.

April 2008

The Prevalence and Etiology of Nongenetic Obesity and Associated Disorders.
Status Epilepticus.
Capsule Endoscopy: A Review.

March 2008

Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Markedly Improve High-Risk Profiles in Coronary Patients with High Psychological Distress.
Management of Status Epilepticus in Infants and Children Prior to Pediatric ICU Admission: Deviations from the Current Guidelines.

February 2008

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Resistant Hypertension: Identifying Causes and Optimizing Treatment Regimens
Safety and Efficacy of the Drug-Eluting Stent: A Double-Edged Sword?