Expert Viewpoint: William J. Gradishar, MD
Professor, Division of Hematology and Medical OncologyNorthwestern UniversityThe Feinberg School of MedicineChicago, IL William J. Gradishar, MD, is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and a member of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. […]
Models Predict Success With Growth Hormone Treatment
Mathematical models, particularly those incorporating both growth and endocrine data, can predict which short children will benefit from treatment with growth hormone (GH), according to a new study.
Characteristics of Patients Prescribed Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Characteristics of Patients Prescribed Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, or the Combination at an Urban Medical CenterGhania Masri, MD; Kristi Bledsoe, PharmD; Carlos Palacio, MD Abstract Background: The realization that angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors do not provide complete blockade of angiotensin II synthesis has resulted in an increased use of combinations of ACE inhibitors […]
Guidelines Updated for Antiretroviral Therapy in Teens and Adults With HIV-1 Infection
News Author: Laurie Barclay, MDCME Author: Hien T. Nghiem, MD On December 1, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued updated guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in teens and adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1).
Opioid and Nonopioid Therapies for the Management of Pain
Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM IntroductionThe evolving need of pain patients for safe, effective analgesia is driving research into new therapeutic modalities and fresh approaches to familiar treatments. Innovation, involving both opioid and nonopioid pain therapies, dominated discussion at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine held February 7-10 in […]
Alternative Treatments for Wounds: Leeches, Maggots, and Bees
Karen M. Dente, MA, MDIntroduction The recalcitrant nature and complexity of chronic wounds continue to challenge health practitioners in the field, with many of the standard treatment options often failing to provide good outcomes. Chronic wounds are often infected with bacteria resistant to antibiotics, compounding the problem. Some alternative biologic forms of treatment have been […]
RMGH NEWSLETTER
Guidelines for the Management of Post-MI Patients in the Outpatient SettingsRamaz Mitaishvili, MDGina Gagua, LAc, PhD Introduction Compelling clinical trial evidence exists that antiplatelet, ß-blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and lipid-lowering therapies reduce the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events, hospitalization, and heart failure and substantially improve survival in Post MI patients. Despite this evidence as […]
What is acupuncture?
The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over thousands of years and continues to be validated today.
Acupuncture for Neck Pain
Acupuncture TodayApril, 2007, Vol. 08, Issue 04 By Tina Beychok, Associate Editor Various studies have placed the lifetime prevalence of neck pain at anywhere from 26 percent to 71 percent. In one study, 10 percent of men and 17 percent of women reported neck pain lasting up to six months. Another study found that […]
