Friday, December 5, 2014
Sex and MS
Multiple Sclerosis Research: Sex and MS: Lew-Starowicz M, Rola R. Correlates of Sexual Function in Male and Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. J Sex Med. 2014 Jun. doi: 10.1...
Bronchodilators don't help bronchiolitis
Autumn brings the start of another
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season in the U.S., a virus that can
cause bronchiolitis in younger children. The wheezing - and sometimes
decreased oxygen saturation - of bronchiolitis can be scary for parents
and physicians alike; since bronchodilators like albuterol help many
older kids and adults with wheezing, it seems intuitive that they would
help bronchiolitis as well. The November 1 issue of AFP discusses
a Cochrane update, however, demonstrating that bronchodilators don't
improve...
BIOMAB: Research Day Antwerp - 24 Oct 2014
BIOMAB: Research Day Antwerp - 24 Oct 2014: Beste Hierbij wensen wij u uit te nodigen op de jaarlijkse onderzoeksdag van de Faculteit Farmaceutische, Biomedische en Diergene...
US Internet Users Don't Need No Stinkin' Mobile Ap...
Pharma Marketing Blog: US Internet Users Don't Need No Stinkin' Mobile Ap...: Pharmaceutical companies have a lot of apps in the market, and have been making apps for a long time, but their apps aren’t seeing downloa...
Collaborative Manufacturing as a Service in the Cl...
IBM Research: Collaborative Manufacturing as a Service in the Cl...: Editor’s note: This article is by David Breitgand , a team lead at IBM Research – Haifa In the middle of Australian cotton harve...
The Singing Pen of Doctor Jen: Zombies, Run!
The Singing Pen of Doctor Jen: Zombies, Run!: Couch potatoes of the world, you have met your match. What if your survival depended on your ability to outrun (or out-walk) a zombie horde...
This I believe, Family Medicine-style!
The Singing Pen of Doctor Jen: This I believe, Family Medicine-style!: I was honored to be recognized for the following piece at the FMEC annual meeting this past weekend. The FMEC encourages members to submit ...
FREE Pre-Med Events This Week (9/14-9/20)
US Medical Schools for International Students: FREE Pre-Med Events This Week (9/14-9/20): Hello everyone! Enjoy this week of September with some FREE events, which will come in handy especially if you are getting ready for your M...
Pegylated interferon-beta 2-year follow-up
Multiple Sclerosis Research: Pegylated interferon-beta 2-year follow-up: Is there a need for pegylated interferon? #MSBlog #MSResearch "The study below shows that the effect of long-acting beta-interferon ...
Bariatric surgery for diabetes: does it work?
The AFP Community Blog: Bariatric surgery for diabetes: does it work?: - Jennifer Middleton, MD, MPH I can't remember the last time I referred a patient for weight loss surgery. I precept residents, and I ...
Right-sizing care of patients with serious illness...
The AFP Community Blog: Right-sizing care of patients with serious illness...: - Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Concerned about the overuse of ineffective or harmful practices in older patients with serious illnesses, the High Va...