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Clindamycin vs TMP-SMX for Skin Infections
The treatment of cellulitis, with or without a local abscess, has become more complicated since MRSA has assumed the causal role of “guilty until proven otherwise” in such settings.
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Ongoing Saga of Homocysteine and Vasculopathy
The relationship between homocysteine and vascular disease has been recognized for at least two decades. Indeed, the strength of the association between plasma hCYS levels and coronary atherosclerosis surpasses that of cholesterol.
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Treatment of OSA Reduces Risk of Repeat Revascularization After PCI
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with numerous comorbidities and downstream consequences, not the least of which are increased cardiovascular events, hypertension, and arrhythmias.
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Difficult Questions About Testosterone and Mortality
The number of men receiving treatment for hypogonadism has increased dramatically over the past decade. At the same time, some clinical trials have suggested that there are safety issues with testosterone.
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Psoriasis Is Associated with Insulin Resistance
The pathophysiology of psoriasis has much in common with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Consequences of NSAID Use in Patients Receiving Post-MI Antithrombotic Prophylaxis
Most patients receive antiplatelet treatment after an acute coronary syndrome. Combinations of antiplatelet agents reduce risk of recurrent MI — particularly stent thrombosis — but do have a modest increase in bleeding risk. Well, what about our post-MI patients who are taking appropriately prescribed antiplatelet agents who also require treatment with NSAIDs for disorders like osteoarthritis, migraine, etc? How does such multidrug co-administration affect risks?
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Special Focus Issue Coming: Patient-centered Care
Patient-centered care is more than a buzzword. It’s a key part of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform.
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Explore New Online Videos from ARHP
Check out the “Clinical Minutes” online videos from the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
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HPV Vaccination — Urging Male Vaccination Might Protect More Young People At Same Price
Public health programs that devote a portion of their funding to encourage more boys to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), rather than merely attempting to raise coverage among girls, ultimately might protect more people for the same price, a new analysis indicates.
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Access to Contraception and School-Based Health — One Strategy for Preventing Teen Pregnancy
School-based health centers (SBHCs) are unique in that they can provide care to adolescents in a setting that is trusted, familiar, immediately accessible, and in their own school. Such centers exist in urban, rural, and suburban communities.