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A former AACAP president discusses the changes that have shaped child psychiatry, and how leaders can continue to steer the field in the right direction.

The overall consensus from MGMA 2010 attendees is that the conference was largely a success.

Providing better care for children with behavioral health issues means breaking down the silos and implementing a connected care model, say experts.

In a debate at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress on the lipid-lowering benefits of niacin vs. fibrates, Henry Ginsberg, MD, made the case for fibrates.

Data show that rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus are associated with higher pediatric hospitalization rates than influenza.

Draft guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in children and infants were presented at IDSA 2010.

When it comes to infectious diseases, registry-based quality measure reporting is the way to go.

A review of the data on risk of infection, malignancy, and death associated with therapies for IBD.

The need exists to achieve maximum efficieny in the endo suite while maintaining maximum qualty.

Of the nearly 400 clinical vignettes and case reports presented on Monday, two focused on ulcerative colitis.

ACG unveils enhanced version of GI Circle based on member feedback.

What evidence exists to support the use of antidepressants in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Safety and adverse event monitoring don't stop when a vaccine is approved.

Adverse drug reactions, the "prescription cascade," and the risks to elderly patients in the age of polypharmacy.

Pharmacotherapy and counseling that incorporates motivational interviewing techniques have been proven effective in helping patients quit smoking.

The goal when evaluating patients for CVD risk is to know what signs to look for and to devise an evidence-based, individualized treatment plan.

New evidence supports many current approaches to diabetes management, but also challenges the efficacy of several common practices.

As the medical home model gains ground, are cardiologists and other specialists being left out in the cold?

Genetic diversity in great apes compares to our own genetic make-up, and contributes to similarities and differences in disease risk, including CVD.

Ciaran P. Kelly, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School discusses common and uncommon issues related to swallowing.

How does video teleconferencing compare to face-to-face visits in the eyes of parents of psychiatric patients?

This symposium included presentations of NNT and NNH analyses of approved pharmacotherapies for various phases of bipolar disorder

This symposium presented five novel applications of IPSRT.

This symposium focused on presenting the most recent results of key projects conducted to evaluate the effects of early detection/intervention strategies.

Falls remain the most commonly documented adverse event in the hospital setting.

A session at ONS discussed intergenerational differences in nursing.