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Conference Coverage from the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
https://reachmd.com/programs/conference-coverage/conference-coverage-from-the-2011-annual-meeting-of-the-american-society-of-clinical-oncology/6498/ReachMD, in cooperation with HealthDay, Presents Conference Coverage of the 47th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held from June 3 to 7 in Chicago. This year's meeting attracted more than 30,000 participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and allSnake Bites and Envenomation
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-global-medicine/snake-bites-and-envenomation/6371/How common are snake bites in various parts of the world, and how many of these are venomous? What are the symptoms of envenomation, and how widely does the venom vary among snake species? Dr. Simon Jensen, founding director of the Global Snake Bite Initiative and clinical research supervisor at theHow to Help Patients Cope With Loss of Taste and Smell
https://reachmd.com/programs/neurofrontiers/how-to-help-patients-cope-with-loss-of-taste-and-smell/6317/Smell and taste loss can be the first sign of a serious neurologic disorder like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, but it is also possible to lose these senses after something as simple as a sinus infection or virus. How can you help your patients get to the bottom of why this is happenning to theRepurposing Botulinum Toxin as Treatment for Chronic Migraines
https://reachmd.com/programs/neurofrontiers/a-new-use-for-botulinum-toxin-mdash-chronic-migraines/6300/14 million Americans suffer migraine headaches every day. Many go untreated and many who are treated continue to have headaches. But an old drug proved to offer a new way to treat migraines, with the FDA approval of botulinum toxin injections for severe chronic migraine. Dr. David Simpson, professorAn NP Goes to Washington to Discuss Health Reform With Michelle Obama
https://reachmd.com/programs/partners-in-practice/an-np-goes-to-washington-to-discuss-health-reform-with-michelle-obama/6139/In September, over 5,000 nurses and nurse practitioners were invited to participate in a conference call with First Lady Michelle Obama to discuss the latest changes in healthcare policy. Five were invited to travel to Washington to participate in a roundtable discussion at the White House with thePPIs and Antiplatelet Therapy: Weighing the Benefits and Risks
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/ppis-and-antiplatelet-therapy-weighing-the-benefits-and-risks/6129/One of the biggest risks of antiplatelet therapy is gastrointestinal bleeding. Because of this risk, patients on the antiplatelet clopidogrel are often prescribed proten pump inhibitors, or PPIs. However, there are also concerns about PPIs decreasing the efficacy of clopidogrel. What approach shouldShould We Screen Asymptomatic Patients for Subclinical Atherosclerosis?
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/should-we-screen-asymptomatic-patients-for-subclinical-atherosclerosis/6031/It is apparent to most physicians that patients at high risk for having a cardiovascular event should be screened, but what about those patients who fall into the intermediate risk category (classified using the Framingham risk score)? Dr. Prediman Shah, director of the division of cardiology at CedCreating Portable Health Clinics Where They're Needed Most
https://reachmd.com/programs/partners-in-practice/creating-portable-health-clinics-where-theyre-needed-most/5949/Seven hundred women a day receive medical care inside moldy tents on the grounds of what once was the Grace Children's Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. But their circumstances will soon improve, thanks to an innovative nonprofit organization, Containers to Clinics, launched by PA Elizabeth SheehanTomorrow's Pediatric Hospitals and Health Facilities
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-childrens-health/tomorrows-pediatric-hospitals-and-health-facilities/5697/As if finding treatments and cures for diseases and injuries of children was not a big enough of a challenge for researchers, try your hand at building a facility to meet tomorrow's needs for specialized pediatric care. Bruce Komiske, chief of hospital design and construction at the Ann and Robert HAMA House of Delegates: In Conversation With the New AMA President
https://reachmd.com/programs/conference-coverage/ama-house-of-delegates-in-conversation-with-the-new-ama-president/5674/It's been a big year for medicine, and the next promises to be just as significant. Although health system reform was sorely needed, there are still components that need to be addressed, not the least of which is the flawed Medicare payment formula. The new AMA president, Dr. Cecil Wilson, who is an