Tailoring Antiplatelet Treatment

Tailoring Antiplatelet Treatment | Feature

September 20, 2012

The unpredictable response to clopidogrel reported nearly a decade ago introduced us to the field of personalized antiplatelet therapy based on genetic and platelet function testing. Clinicians must now consider presentation, bleeding risk, and cost.

Addressing Cardiovascular Risks in Thyroid Disorders | Feature

September 6, 2012

Over the last 30 years, numerous clinical studies have shown that thyroid disorders are associated with an increased risk for manifestations of coronary heart disease. Establishing the etiology of thyroid disorders can enable clinicians to appropriately treat the disease and minimize the risk of cardiovascular complications.

Performance Measures for CAD & Hypertension | Feature

New performance measures have been released for managing adults with coronary artery disease, or CAD, and hypertension. The measures provide clinicians with tools to improve quality of care.

Detecting Intimate Partner Violence More Quickly | Opinion Article

August 29, 2012

Dr. Ernst and her colleagues found that a new screening test, PERPS, accurately detected perpetrators of intimate partner violence, took less than 1 minute for ED patients to complete, and clinicians weren’t required to perform calculations to evaluate responses.

Revascularizing Occluded Arteries: Assessing the Influence of Guidelines | Feature

August 23, 2012

A new study suggests that PCI is still being used for the treatment of totally occluded infarct-related arteries that are identified after a myocardial infarction. Efforts are needed to incorporate evidence-based data and guideline recommendations into clinical practice.

New Guidelines for Head & Neck Cancer Reirradiation | Feature

August 16, 2012

Recurrent and second primary head-and-neck squamous cell carcinomas arising within or close to previously irradiated areas are a significant clinical challenge. The American College of Radiology published appropriateness criteria for recurrent head and neck cancer after prior definitive radiation.

Quantifying Drug-Seeking Behaviors in the Emergency Department | Feature

August 9, 2012

Drug-seeking behavior is a common and growing problem in emergency departments nationwide. New research on drug-seeking patients in the ED has worked to quantify how frequently several strategies are used by drug-seeking patients to obtain medications.

Deep Brain Stimulation & Treatment-Resistant Depression | Feature

August 2, 2012

A new analysis suggests that subcallosal cingulate deep brain stimulation appears to be both effective and safe for treatment-resistant depression, further supporting previous analyses on this emerging treatment option.

Managing HIV: A Call to Action for Primary Care Physicians | Feature

A survey of HIV primary care providers has revealed a shifting landscape in their ability to treat the growing number of patients living with HIV.

Analyzing Preventive CRT in the Elderly | Feature

July 26, 2012

New research indicates that cardiac resynchronization therapy, or CRT, is of significant benefit for elderly patients with congestive heart failure, suggesting that many of these individuals should be considered viable candidates for these procedures.