Medscape Primary Care HeadlinesLatest medical news and information from Medscape.comAdvances in Diabetes for the Millennium: Toward a Cure for Diabetes- August 24, 2004 This article reviews the current state-of-the-art strategies aimed at curing diabetes. The central rationale revolves around replacing the function of pancreatic islets. (CME)http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3367?rss Eating Safely During Pregnancy- August 24, 2004 Use this printable patient handout on food safety for pregnant women, prepared by the American College of Nurse Midwives.Journal of Midwifery & Women's Healthhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/484035?rss Highlights of Obesity and the Built Environment: Improving Public Health Through Community Design- August 24, 2004 What event could bring together physicians, urban planners, dietitians, meteorologists, architects, social activists, policy planners, and politicians Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinologyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487906?rss Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Programs Revisited: Results of a Community Study Among Older African Americans- August 23, 2004 population-based study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes toward CPR and AED training and use in a sample population of African-Americans living in a large metropolitan area.The American Journal of Geriatric Cardiologyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/483727?rss Current Recommendations for Influenza Vaccination in Children- August 23, 2004 Hospitalization rates for otherwise healthy children infected with influenza have been estimated at 100 per 100,000 children. In infants and children with chronic medical conditions, the rate of hospitalization is increased to 500 per 100,000 children.Pediatric Pharmacotherapyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487760?rss Advances in Left Ventricular Assist Devices: An Expert Interview With Yoshifumi Naka, MD, PhD- August 23, 2004 Most LVADs are implanted as a bridge to transplantation, but recently some have been used in lieu of heart transplant.Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/488011?rss Statins May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes- August 23, 2004 Investigators in the CARDS trial suggest that patients with type 2 diabetes should receive a statin, even with "normal" cholesterol levels, but the editorialist is less confident. (CME)Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487980?rss Olympics Dispatch III: Victorious- August 23, 2004 Gary Hall, Jr, says he will give away his Olympic gold medal to the person who finds a cure for type 1 diabetes. Read an account of Gary's victory written by his endocrinologist, Anne Harmel, MD. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinologyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487977?rss A Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Cancer Screening Among Attendees of Community Health Centers- August 23, 2004 Annals of Family Medicinehttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487741?rss Sticking the Landing: How to Create a Clean Ending to a Medical Visit- August 20, 2004 Seven skills will help you end the medical visit with greater satisfaction for both you and your patient.Family Practice Managementhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/484550?rss |