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Multiple Sclerosis: 10 Things Primary Care Providers Need to Know Nowemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Here: 10 tips that can help you provide optimal care of your patients with MS. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 6, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Evaluation of a direct access cardiac arrhythmia monitoring service.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Direct access for cardiac arrhythmia monitoring seems to provide an effective mechanism for diverting inappropriate or non-essential referrals away from the cardiology clinic. (Cardiol J 2012; 19, 1: 70-75). PMID: 22298170 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cardiology Journal)
Source: Cardiology Journal - February 5, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Skipsey DA, Dawson FM, Breen C, Leslie SJ Tags: Cardiol J Source Type: research

First infection control guidance for surgery in primary careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Practice nurses assisting in minor surgical procedures in primary care settings must be able to prove they are competent in aseptic technique, according to the first ever guidance on the area. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - February 5, 2012 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Satisfaction, Motivation, and Future of Community Preceptors (Robyn Latessa MD)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Findings from repeat of longitudinal study conducted in one state of all AHEC community-based primary care preceptors of health science students, comparing current findings with those from six years earlier, and reporting on satisfaction, motivation, incentives/rewards valued, reasons for teaching, likelihood to continue, and discussion of implications. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 5, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

GP Burnout Rates High in UKemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
According to an investigation of GPs (general practitioners) in one region of South East England, burnout levels in UK general practice are high. The study is published in BMJ Open. The article reveals that primary care physicians (GPs, general practitioners, family doctors) who work in group practices, those who always see the same patient, and male doctors appear to be at considerably higher risk. This finding urged the researchers to reveal that "a significant group of doctors is in trouble... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 4, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news

Medical Spanish Close to Home--An Inner-City Spanish Immersion Elective for Medical Students (Keith Nokes MD, MPH)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 4, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Medical Student Teaching in Teaching Health Centers (Keith Nokes MD, MPH)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 4, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

C-STAHR: Reducing Discrimination in Healthcare (Brooke Thurman Medical student)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
We are C-STAHR: Community-Students Against Healthcare Racism, a group of medical students from the University of Colorado working with 2040 Partners for health and community leaders to improve health care experiences in Denver and Aurora. We are Latino, black, white, men, women, old and young. What brings us together is the desire to combat racism and improve medical care. Our vision: For students and the community to work together to better understand perceived discrimination and design a feasible intervention to better equip future physicians and community members to reduce its effects (Source: Family Medicine Digital R...
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 4, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Using Formative Assessment in Active Learning Environments: Transitioning from Preclinical to Clinical Training (Linda Chang PharmD)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Many medical students struggle as they enter the clinical setting because they have difficulty in integrating and applying what they have learned in the preclinical classroom. In order to address this challenge, active learning activities were added to the Essentials of Patient Care course for second year medical students. This PowerPoint was presented at the 38th Annual STFM Conference on Medical Student Education and presents 1) the structure of the course that encompasses cultural competency, health policy, preventive medicine, epidemiology/evidence-based medicine, and medical ethics; 2) examples of the active learning ...
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 4, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Summary of Discussion Session S5 Teaching Practice Standards MSE12 conference (Beat Steiner MD, MPH)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Summary of discussion from Session S5 on Feb 3 2012 by about 30 medical student educators discussion standards for community teaching practices (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 4, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

From Motivational Interviewing to Systems Based Care (Carolyn Wellbery MD, PhD)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Motivational Interviewing to Systems based care: A Third-Year Clerkship Chronic Care Model Curriculum and OSCE (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 4, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

[Case Report] A lethal injection?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In October, 2010, a 29-year-old man initially presented to a primary care clinic with fevers, sore throat, and odynophagia, and was treated with oral phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg four times daily for tonsillitis. He re-presented 72 h later with persisting symptoms and fever of 38·4°C, and was administered 1 000 000 units of intramuscular procaine benzylpenicillin. 4–5 min later, he collapsed with no cardiac output, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was commenced. Paramedic staff arrived within 20 min and monitoring showed ventricular fibrillation. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - February 4, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Deepak Arumugam, John J Atherton, Paul T Martin Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Lyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern MidwestLyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern Midwestemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Most GP Complaints Resolved Locally, UKemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
According to an analysis of complaints in the latest edition of inpractice, the Medical Defense Union's journal that appears twice a year and is aimed at GP practice manager members covering topics like complaints, RCN indemnity changes and dealing with estranged parents, over 90% of 2,410 complaints made by GP members in the year April 2009/2010 seem to have been resolved locally. According to the MDU, this quota represents a great achievement made by practice managers who frequently take a lead in managing complaints... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news

Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash FlowPhysician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flowemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2012email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Komen Breast Cancer Group Restores Planned Parenthood Funding Cooked Eggs Recalled in 34 States Sibling Study Suggests Drug Addiction Is 'Hard Wired' Taco Bell Identified as Source of Salmonella Outbreak Army Bans Exercise Supplements After Soldiers' Deaths Fungicide Levels in Orange Juice Don't Pose Health Risk: FDA (Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, WebScout, Source Type: news

England's CMO issues cold snap warning to vulnerable patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
England's CMO has warned elderly and chronically ill patients to take precautions after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignoredemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often IgnoredCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/3/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wivesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Title: Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their WivesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/2/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/3/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Pfizer: world's largest research‐based drug companyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Joanna Lumb Tags: Company Profile Source Type: research

National Prescribing Centre guidance on prescribing specialsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AbstractA special is a bespoke formulation made to meet the needs of an individual patient and requires different considerations to normal licensed products. Here, Steve Chaplin outlines the NPC guidance on prescribing a special. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve Chaplin Tags: Analysis Source Type: research

Neuromodulators for pain management in rheumatoid arthritisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cochrane Library Source Type: research

Recommended drug therapy for inflammatory bowel diseaseemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AbstractInflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition of unclear aetiology that can greatly impact on the lives of those affected. Our Drug review discusses the currently available treatments and their properties, followed by sources of further information. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kirstin TaylorMark Wilkinson Tags: Drug Review Source Type: research

Fingolimod: new oral treatment for relapsing‐remitting MSemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AbstractFingolimod (Gilenya) is an oral disease‐modifying therapy licensed for relapsingremitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in patients with high disease activity despite treatment with an interferon beta. In our New products review, Steve Chaplin presents the clinical data relating to its efficacy and adverse events, and Drs Klaus Schmierer and Rachel Farrell discuss its place in place in the treatment of RRMS. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steve ChaplinKlaus SchmiererRachel Farrell Tags: New products Source Type: research

Management of resistant Gram‐negative urinary tract infectionsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AbstractThe authors discuss current oral and intravenous treatment options in the management of multiresistant Gram‐negative urinary tract infections in the community. Copyright © 2012 Wiley Interface Ltd (Source: Prescriber)
Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Emily MacnaughtonRichard Brindle Tags: Current Issues Source Type: research

Prescribing costs and patient safety: getting the balance rightemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Prescriber - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Tony Avery Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Agitation From Sedation in Elderlyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Geriatric patients can get agitated in response to sedation. How do you respond? (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Adult Immunizations Continue to Lagemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Tags: Medical News Source Type: news

Living, Breathing and Teaching the Core Values of Family Medicine (Donald Woolever MD)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Core values of family medicine; definitions, committment, how to teach and how to measure (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Enhancing Students' Literature Searches by Integrating Personal Librarian Feedback into a PBL Course (Suzanne Edmunds MD)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Peer presentation about a curriculum intervention for 1st year medical students in which they received electronic feedback from their "personal librarians" about search strategies related to learning issues in 6 PBL cases over a period of time. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Longitudinal Approach to Teaching PubMed Search Strategy Skills to Medical Students (Harald Lausen DO)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

fmConnect: Putting Critical Pieces Together for Successful Family Medicine Student Recruitment (Judy Gary MEd)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Presentation given at 2012 Medical Student Education Conference (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

fmSTAT: Family Medicine Scholars Training and Admission Track (Judy Gary MEd)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
1 General information about the VCU Department of Family Medicine fmSTAT Program 2 Description of a new dual admission program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. 3 Sample of supplemental fmSTAT application. 4 Snapshot of curricular elements, format, and benefits of the program for participants 5 A values inventory used during the interviewing day. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Clerkship Projects as Supplemental Educational Tools (Suzanne Harrison MD)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
National Survey of Clerkship Directors on projects included in clerkships; information includes types of projects, curricular themes, and examples as they relate to ACGME competencies. (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Predictors of warfarin use in atrial fibrillation in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Warfarin use has increased somewhat over time. The decision to prescribe warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation is based upon multiple prescriber and patient characteristics. These findings can be used by family practice prescribers and other healthcare decision-makers to target interventions or methods to improve utilization of warfarin when it is indicated for stroke prevention. (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Victoria BaczekWendy ChenJeffrey KlugerCraig Coleman Source Type: research

Attribution dataset GP registered populations scaled to ONS population estimates, 2011email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: NHS Information Centre Area: News This publication contains information about populations registered with GP practices at Strategic Health Authority (SHA) and Primary Care Organisation (PCO) level in five-year age bands by gender, for England and Wales. The data was collected in April 2011 for GP relevant populations. (Source: NeLM - News)
Source: NeLM - News - February 3, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

The Alabama Coalition for a Healthier Black Belt: A Proof of Concept Project.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The Alabama Coalition for a Healthier Black was a demonstration of concept project. This paper is a descriptive and qualitative overview of this 2.5 year project. Limited key project results are reported here. Located in the rural Black Belt region of Alabama this coalition had several key aims: to develop a collaboration between primary care and mental health care through co-location of services; use of video-conferencing capability to provide mental health services more efficiently; enhanced training in rural healthcare; and development of stigma reduction campaigns along with other coalition partner sp...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - February 3, 2012 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Savage RM, Dillon JM, Hammel JC, Lewis TC, Johnson NC, Barlow LM, Brooms MM, Moore PM, Parker HE, Rodney KZ Tags: Community Ment Health J Source Type: research

PIP implants: Taking the right decision and lessons to be learntemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Fazel Fatah, president of BAAPS, discusses the controversy and highlights the guidelines for health professionalsRelated items from OnMedicaWelsh NHS to pay for PIP implant removal and replacementGovernment sets scope for cosmetic surgery reviewsAll women with defective breast implants entitled to surgical assessment and removal Latest advice on PIP implantsRegulator moves to reassure UK women after breast implant scare (Source: OnMedica Views)
Source: OnMedica Views - February 3, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Aging America Creates Demand for Health-Care WorkersAging America Creates Demand for Health-Care Workersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The graying of America and a booming Hispanic population is driving major changes in the structure of the U.S. workforce and the types of jobs that will be available over the next decade. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Excessive daytime sleepiness and narcolepsy - An approach to investigation and management.email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common presentation to physicians both in general practice and hospital settings. In this review, we provide an update on the latest theories on the pathogenesis of the condition, and discuss the approach to investigation of the sleepy patient, with particular reference to narcolepsy. Recommended therapy is reviewed for both narcolepsy and cataplexy, to provide physicians with an important reference on the investigation and management of these troubling conditions. PMID: 22284238 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - February 2, 2012 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Morrison I, Riha RL Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research

Study Shows Why Massage Helps Exercise RecoveryStudy Shows Why Massage Helps Exercise Recoveryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Benefits reflect mitochondrial biogenesis, reduced inflammatory mediators, not clearing of lactic acid. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Report Says Dentists Should Be Paid by OutcomesReport Says Dentists Should Be Paid by Outcomesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Kellogg researchers say dental care needs a more systematic effort to improve. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 2, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

The Link Between the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System and Renal Injury in Obesity and the Metabolic Syndromeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the role of the RAAS in renal injury seen in obesity and the metabolic syndrome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Hypertension and Metabolic Disarray: Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity (E Reisin, Section Editor)Pages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s11906-012-0245-zAuthors Tina Thethi, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave., #SL - 53, New Orleans, LA 70112, USAMasumi Kamiyama, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave., #SL39/M720, New Orleans, LA 70112, USAHiroyuki Kobori, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Ave., #SL39/M720, New Orleans, LA 70112...
Source: Current Hypertension Reports - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Tags: Current Hypertension Reports Source Type: research

RSV hospitalisation and healthcare utilisation in moderately prematurely born infantsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, RSV hospitalisation in moderately prematurely born infants is associated with increased health-related cost of care. Nevertheless, if RSV prophylaxis is to be cost-effective, a high risk group of moderately prematurely born infants needs to be identified. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00431-012-1673-0Authors Deena Shefali-Patel, Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, MRC Asthma Centre for Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, King’s College London, London, UKMireia Alcazar Paris, Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, MRC Asthma Centre for Allerg...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - February 2, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Tags: European Journal of Pediatrics Source Type: research

“From Bench to Practice”, ESC Congress set for Munich this summeremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In response to feedback from delegates, this year’s congress will kick off on Saturday with a fuller day of scientific sessions. The grand finale on Wednesday will be a two-hour highlight session in which world leading experts summarise all the new and exciting developments in basic, clinical and population sciences presented at the congress.  Read more about this year's event.... Topics: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS), Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Basic Science, Cardiac Tumours, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Risk Assessment and Management, Cardiovascular Nursing, Cardi...
Source: European Society of Cardiology - February 2, 2012 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Funding shortage blamed as Primary Care Cardiovascular Society closesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) has been forced to close due to a shortage of funding, and other primary care groups warn they face similar pressures. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

NHS targets £89m annual savings from re-use of medicinesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Over half of patients would be happy to re-use medicines returned to the NHS provided they pass a safety check, a poll commissioned by the NHS Sustainability Unit has found. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

CCG management cap hinders push for GP qualityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Improving the quality of general practice will be difficult for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) because the government cap on their management funding is so low, according to a CCG leader. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2012email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Hockey Great Gordie Howe Has Dementia Sugar Should Be Regulated, Taxed: Doctor Tobacco Cos. Oppose Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs Closing Arguments in Plan B Lawsuit Colorado Considers Strict School Trans-Fat Ban (Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Family Medicine, WebScout, Source Type: news

#weekinreview - 3 Februaryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A glance back over this week's primary care news, opinion, top tweets and best gaffes. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - February 2, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news