Jul |
21 |
Session #1: Primary Care - Acute Bronchitis; Discussant: John Epling, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Acute Bronchitis
Research: Delayed Antibiotics for Respiratory Infections
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28 |
Session #2: Surgery - Sepsis; Discussant: John Fortune, M.D.
Research: Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Research: Economic implications of an evidence-based sepsis protocol: Can we improve outcomes and lower costs? |
Aug |
4 |
Session #3: Oncology - Malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome; Discussant: Sara Grethlein, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Research: Endovascular Stenting as the First Step in the Overall Management of Malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome |
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11 |
Session #4: Public Health - Influenza H1N1; Discussant: Cynthia Morrow, M.D., MPH
Clinical Practice: Prevention and Treatment of Seasonal Influenza
Research: Emergence of a Novel Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in Humans
Editorial: H1N1 Influenza A Disease — Information for Health Professionals |
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18 |
Session #5: Endocrinology - Type 2 Diabetes Management; Discussant: Roberto Izquierdo, M.D.
Clinical Decisions: Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Research: Exploring the Substitution of Exenatide for Insulin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Insulin in Combination With Oral Antidiabetes Agents
Editorial: Missing the Point: Substituting Exenatidefor Nonoptimized Insulin
News Release: Press Release from Pharmceutical Companies |
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25 |
Session #6: Global Health - Progress in the Fight Against Malaria - Discussant: Timothy Endy, M.D., MPH
Clinical Practice: Artesunate for the Treatment of Severe Falciparum Malaria
Research: Protection against a Malaria Challenge by Sporozoite Inoculation
Editorial: Malaria Control — Addressing Challenges to Ambitious Goals |
Sept |
1 |
Session #7: Critical Care - Acute Pulmonary Embolism; Discussant: Michael Ianuzzi, M.D., MBA
Clinical Practice: Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Research: D-Dimers and Efficacy of Clinical Risk Estimation Algorithms: Sensitivity in the Evaluation of Acute Pulmonary Embolism |
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15 |
Session #8: Surgery - Acute Cholecystitis; Discussant: Kara Kort, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Acute Calculous Cholecystitis
Research: Is Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Safe After the ‘‘Safe Period’’? |
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22 |
Session #9: Dermatology - Angioedema; Discussant: Joyce Farah, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Hereditary Angioedema
Research: Plasma Biomarkers of Acute Attacks in Patients with Angioedema due to C1-inhibitor Deficiency |
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29 |
Session #10: Pediatrics-Childhood Asthma; Discussant: Thomas Welch, M.D.
Research: High-Dose Continuous Nebulized Levalbuterol for Pediatric Status Asthmaticus: A Randomized Trial
Editorial: Love it or Lev it: Levalbuterol for Severe Acute Asthma—for Now, Leave It
Optional Background Reading on Asthma:
Review: Pediatric asthma and related allergic and nonallergic diseases: patient-oriented evidence-based essentials that matter |
Oct |
6 |
Session #11: Ethics - Competence to Consent & Substituted Judgement; Discussant: Catherine Caldicott, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Assessment of Patients' Competence to Consent to Treatment
Clinical Decisions: Care of an Unresponsive Patient with a Poor Prognosis |
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13 |
Session #12: Psychiatry - Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Discussant: Thomas Schwartz, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Research: Anticipatory Activation in the Amygdala and Anterior Cingulate in Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Prediction of Treatment Response
Editorial: The Functional Neuroanatomy of Dread |
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20 |
Session #13: Urology - Prostate Cancer; Discussant: Oleg Shapiro, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Localized Prostate Cancer
Research: Overview of Pivotal Studies for Prostate Cancer Risk Reduction, Past and Present
Perspective (for Written Assignment): Screening for Prostate Cancer |
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27 |
Session #14: Family Medicine - Enuresis; Discussant: James Greenwald, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Evaluation and Management of Enuresis
Research: Tolterodine and Imipramine in Refractory Enuresis
Research: Hyponosis and Self-Hynosis in the Management of Enuresis |
Nov |
3 |
Session #15: Pediatrics - Croup; Discussant: John Andrake, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Croup
Research: Humidified air inhalation for treating croup |
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10 |
Session #16: Orthopedics - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear; Discussant: Danielle Katz, M.D.
Clinical Practice: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Research: Effectiveness of a Neuromuscular and Proprioceptive Training Program in Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes |
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17 |
Session #17: Pediatrics - Food Allergies; Discussant: Leann Lesperance, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Practice: Food Allergy
Research: Maternally Reported Food Allergies and Other Food-Related Health Problems in Infants
Perspective: Eight Myths from the Food Allergy Clinic |
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Special "Floating" Session: "At the Crossroads for Cholesterol Drugs"
Investigative Assignment (due December 15th; peer grading by December 18th)
USA Today Spotlight: Small heart study makes a big impact
CBS Evening News Clip: Vytorin, Zetia put to the test |
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Jan |
19 |
Session #18: Gastroenterology - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Discussant: Ronald Szyjkowski, M.D. |
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26 |
Session #19: Family Medicine - Asthma in Pregnancy; Discussant: Matthew Picone, M.D. |
Feb |
2 |
Session #20: Global Health - HIV Infection; Discussant: Mitchell Brodey, M.D. |
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9 |
Session #21: Obstetrics & Gynecology - In Vitro Fertilization; Discussant: Kazim Chohan, Ph.D. |
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16 |
Session #22 |
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23 |
Session #23 |
Mar |
2 |
Session #24 |
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9 |
Session #25: Neurology - Management of Epilepsy; Discussant: Robert Beach, M.D., Ph.D. |
