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Twelve Myths About Physician Assisted Suicide and Medical Aid In Dying

People of good conscience, including many physicians, are sharply divided on the ethics of MAID/PAS. Unfortunately, much of the support for this practice is founded on several myths and misconceptions regarding existing MAID laws and practices, according to Ronald Pies, MD.

Novel approaches to rhythm control in atrial fibrillation: The role of inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia, accounting for approximately one third of all patient discharges with arrhythmia as the principal diagnosis and the greatest number of hospitalization days for arrhythmia each year.

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Peristomal Ostomy Complications

The Duquesne University School of Nursing assistant professor and assistant dean shares guidance on stoma complication in patients with ostomy.

What is the Best Treatment for Acute Bronchitis?

Efficacy of anti-inflammatory or antibiotic treatment in patients with non-complicated acute bronchitis and discoloured sputum: randomised placebo controlled trial

Developing Long-Term and Effective Collaborations with Patient Advocacy Groups

When successful, these relationships provide valuable insights to support strategies in many areas, including planning for clinical research, patient recruitment and education, reimbursement, access, compliance, and other areas.

Statins and cancer in the elderly

Recent observational studies have suggested that statins have a protective effect against cancer. However, long-term statin users were shown to be healthier, less frail, and more adherent to therapy and screenings. We conducted a cohort study to evaluate the effect of statins on several common cancers in a large elderly population.

Alcohol consumption in men with hypertension

We assessed the association between the incidence of coronary heart disease and alcohol consumption among hypertensive men enrolled in the Health "Professionals" Follow-Up Study. Moderate alcohol consumption (1 to 2 drinks per day) was associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction, as in the general population, but was not associated with the risks of stroke, total mortality, or mortality from cardiovascular causes. These results show that men with hypertension who drink moderately may not need to change their drinking habits.

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Breakthroughs in Understanding PSVT Lead to New Treatments

Dr. Pullen discusses the clinical characteristics of PSVT, the tests used to diagnose this condition, and new treatment methods.

Epigenetics Will Someday Transform the Science of Brain and Behavior

Mark F. Mehler, MD, discussed how brain and behavior are becoming better understood through the emerging discipline of epigenetics.

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A Liver Runs through It: Diagnosing and Managing Hepatic Disease in the Primary Care Setting

Primary care physicians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of common liver conditions, and incorporate the latest laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures into practice.

AAP 2011: Speaking with Dr. Natasha Gerbert [Video]

One of the great thing about covering a medical conference is being able to interact with physicians and thought leaders about the hot topics in their specialty. In this video, Natasha Bergert, MD, a pediatrician from Kansas City, MO, discusses her experience at this year's AAP conference.

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