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2 février, 2008 15:04

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Medical Schools’ Role in Promoting Diversity

Minorities make up about a quarter of the U.S. population, but only 12% of medical school graduates and 6% of practicing physicians. Vote

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Surveys/

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AARHUS, Denmark -- The first-trimester death of a mother’s close relative may be associated with the child’s eventual development of schizophrenia. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/Schizophrenia/dh/8224

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NEW YORK -- Preschoolers who saw the collapse of the World Trade Center or other high-intensity events on Sept. 11, 2001 were at increased risk of behavioral problems long afterwards, especially if they’d experienced other traumatic events, researchers found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/dh/8223

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BOSTON -- The frequency of breathing irregularities during sleep started to increase after age 50 in completely healthy individuals and rose dramatically after 65, a study found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/Sleepdisorders/dh/8219

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DALLAS -- Women given prophylactic vancomycin for perinatal group B streptococcal disease may lack clear indications for the antibiotic, investigators said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/SMFM/dh/8216

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The risk factors for suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts seem to be similar all over the world, according to World Health Organization data. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/GeneralPsychiatry/dh/8215

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A new urine test for prostate cancer could cut down on the need for biopsies, researchers here suggested. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Urology/ProstateCancer/dh/8211

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HONOLULU -- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was associated with a lower incidence of death or disability in cases of severe but potentially reversible respiratory failure in adults, researchers found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/SCCM/dh/8202

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SCCM: Glucose Levels Unaffected by Adrenal Replacement Therapy in ICU

HONOLULU, Feb. 4 -- Corticosteroids given to boost adrenal sufficiency in trauma patients do not increase stress hyperglycemia, researchers found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/SCCM/dh/8210

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DALLAS -- The learning deficits of mice with trisomy 21 appear to have been prevented with a peptide combination, investigators said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/SMFM/dh/8199

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BOSTON -- Comforting data about the safety of the second major drug aimed at blocking HIV entry to target cells were revealed here today. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CROIMeeting/dh/8201

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BOSTON -- Patients who received antiretroviral therapy only intermittently had a lasting vulnerability to opportunistic disease and death, researchers said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CROIMeeting/dh/8207

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LOMA LINDA, Calif. -- The average dose of radiation from fluoroscopic guidance during balloon-catheter sinus surgery is low, researchers here reported. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Radiology/GeneralRadiology/dh/8205

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You are invited to participate in the following free educational activity where you will learn about the interrelated factors contributing to the metabolic syndrome and novel therapeutic strategies aimed at attenuating cardiometabolic risk while delaying disease progression.

Source: SciMed New York [more]

http://www.medpagetoday.com/webcast/SciMed/index.cfm?mptts=20080205074926

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This activity reviews these trials as well as new developments in transplantation and relapsed/refractory therapies.

Source: Curatio CME Institute [more]

http://www.2008myelomalandscape.com/?mptts=20080205075019

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Drs. Michael B. Atkins, Bernard J. Escudier, and Gary R. Hudes lead this CME activity which examines current and evolving standards of care for the treatment of early stage and advanced renal cell carcinoma; best practices for optimal patient outcomes are also covered.

Source: The Physicians Academy For Clinical and Management Excellence [more]

https://www.medpagetoday.com/login.cfm

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This webcast explores what is known about the HCV life cycle, host immune response to HCV, and nonresponse to treatment, and provides updates on the latest STAT-C agents and other novel HCV treatments.

Source: Projects In Knowledge [more]

http://www.clinicianschannel.com/pik/1813/index.cfm

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A continuing education activity for physicians and pharmacists Update your knowledge on early and advanced stage Parkinson's disease (PD). Learn to assess neurobehavioral disorders in PD patients, review appropriate therapeutic options and plan optimal care of the PD patient.

Source: AAF-MED [more]

http://www.pdtreatmenttrends.com/go/Home

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Join Drs. Frank Michota and Charles Emerman, as they provide the evidence-based science to support physicians in making critical decisions about appropriate ADHF management. This interactive CME activity will review effective diagnosis and treatment strategies in the ED, during admission, and after discharge to prevent rehospitalizations and improve patient healthcare outcomes.

Source: Med-IQ [more]

http://www.cmeheartfailure.com/?mptts=20080205075403

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This neuroscienceCME VOICE activity will sharpen your awareness of OSA and arm you with screening tools and strategies to improve recognition and management, especially in populations that do not present with classic symptoms. Please register today.

Source: CME Outfitters [more]

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This activity provides guidance on the medical management of patients who have angina but 1) are not candidates for surgical intervention, or 2) still have symptoms post-revascularization. Also discussed: managing symptoms in special patient populations: women, the elderly and people with diabetes. To view the activity, click here and then register.

Source: TCTMD [more]

http://www.tctmd.com/show.aspx?id=398

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This virtual symposium will help clinicians to better recognize factors contributing to the pathophysiology of vasomotor symptoms, and evaluate the latest data available to formulate patient-specific treatment plans.

Source: The Chatham Institute [more]

http://www.ce-university.org/Courses/CourseOverview.aspx

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This virtual symposium will compare and contrast treatment options available for vasomotor symptoms and the risks/benefits associated with each and evaluate the latest data available to formulate patient-specific treatment plans.

Source: The Chatham Institute [more]

http://www.ce-university.org/Courses/CourseOverview.aspx

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Trouble keeping up with the latest findings from the clinical literature? neuroscienceCME Journal Club can help. Hear leading authors talk about just-published articles, and then answer your questions. Hosted by Thomas Roth, PhD.

Source: CME Outfitters [more]

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Emerging Patient Challenges in COPD: Interactive Case Simulator

Designed for primary care clinicians. This case-based CME activity provides a virtual learning experience, allowing participants to order diagnostic tests, prescribe drugs, diagnose and develop new treatment strategies; simulating clinical practice.

Source: CASIVUS [more]

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Managing the Symptomatic Menopausal Patient in Primary Care: A Case-Based Approach

This interactive CME activity provides practical recommendations and the latest clinical evidence to improve the personalized care a women receives during menopause.

Source: Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association and MEV Healthcom, Inc. [more]

http://www.therasim.net/casivus2/index.php?mptts=20080205075935

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