MEDSCAPE'S PUBLISHERS' CIRCLE WELCOMES TWO NEW MEMBERS
Medscape Publishers' Circle welcomes two new members: the highly respected
quarterly Current Medical Research and Opinion and the University of New
Mexico's AIDS InfoNet. Current Medical Research and Opinion, published by
LibraPharm Ltd. and indexed in Index Medicus/MEDLINE, presents the latest
results of original research and clinical investigation of pharmacological
therapies. Medscape members can view articles from Current Medical Research
and Opinion at
<http://www.medscape.com/librapharm/CMRO/public/CMRO-journal.html>. AIDS
InfoNet makes available to Web users easy-to-read patient fact sheets on
advances in HIV/AIDS therapies. To view AIDS InfoNet offerings, simply
click on
<http://www.medscape.com/UNM/AIDSinfonet/public/infonet-journal.html>.
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AIDS
JOURNAL SCAN - HIV/AIDS 2(3)
Clinical summaries and highlights from AIDS, Ann Intern Med, J AIDS, J
Infect Dis, Lancet, NEJM and JAMA, compiled by Medscape's HIV Program
Director.
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3226.rhtml>
Plus...
Editorial - The Answers Continue
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3247.rhtml>
Guest Editorial - Renal Disease in Patients With HIV Infection: A Spectrum
of Outcomes in Search of Understanding
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3264.rhtml>
Cardiology
EVIDENCE-BASED CARDIOLOGY - INFLUENCE OF THE ANGIOTENSIN II ANTAGONIST
VALSARTAN ON LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY IN PATIENTS WITH ESSENTIAL
HYPERTENSION
Extensive summaries of the current literature prepared by experienced
cardiovascular physicians will help you quickly absorb clinical findings
that are most likely to guide current opinion, patient management, and
future research.
Medscape Cardiology, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3235.rhtml>
Plus...
Influence of Time to Treatment on Early Infarct-Related Artery Patency
After Different Thrombolytic Regimens
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3253.rhtml>
Remember 'LMNOP'
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3257.rhtml>
A Randomized, Multicenter Trial of Weight-Adjusted Intravenous Heparin Dose
Titration and Point-of-Care Coagulation Monitoring in Hospitalized Patients
With Active Thromboembolic Disease
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3248.rhtml>
Map Guided Surgery for Ventricular Tachycardia
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3249.rhtml>
Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3250.rhtml>
Diabetes and Endocrinology
MEDLINE ABSTRACTS - INSULIN SENSITIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH SYNDROME X
What's new concerning insulin sensitivity and Syndrome X? Find out in this
easy-to-navigate collection of recent MEDLINE abstracts compiled by the
editors at Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3256.rhtml>
Gastroenterology
MEDLINE ABSTRACTS - TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C INFECTION: IMPACT ON DYNAMICS
OF LIVER FIBROSIS
What's new concerning the role of interferon alfa on liver fibrosis
progression in chronic hepatitis C? Find out in this easy-to-navigate
collection of recent MEDLINE abstracts compiled by the editors at Medscape
Gastroenterology.
Medscape Gastroenterology, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3230.rhtml>
Plus...
Expert Commentary - Modeling the Impact of Interferon Alfa Treatment on
Liver Fibrosis Progression in Chronic Hepatitis C: A Dynamic View
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3231.rhtml>
Infectious Diseases
MEDLINE ABSTRACTS - TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C INFECTION: IMPACT ON DYNAMICS
OF LIVER FIBROSIS
What's new concerning the role of interferon alfa on liver fibrosis
progression in chronic hepatitis C? Find out in this easy-to-navigate
collection of recent MEDLINE abstracts compiled by the editors at Medscape
Gastroenterology.
Medscape Gastroenterology, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3230.rhtml>
Plus...
Expert Commentary - Modeling the Impact of Interferon Alfa Treatment on
Liver Fibrosis Progression in Chronic Hepatitis C: A Dynamic View
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3231.rhtml>
Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Viral Infection
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3234.rhtml>
Editorial - The Answers Continue
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3247.rhtml>
Bug of the Month - Pulmonary Infiltrates in a Neutropenic Host
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3251.rhtml>
Mycoplasma penetrans Bacteremia With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3254.rhtml>
Internal Medicine
EDITORIAL - THE ANSWERS CONTINUE
Three articles in this issue review HIV treatment and management problems:
This editorial addresses similar concerns.
The AIDS Reader 9(1):7-8, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3247.rhtml>
Plus...
Mycoplasma penetrans Bacteremia With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3254.rhtml>
Eye Patch
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3260.rhtml>
Presurgical Staging of Prostate Cancer
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3268.rhtml>
Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Viral Infection
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3234.rhtml>
Bug of the Month - Pulmonary Infiltrates in a Neutropenic Host
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3251.rhtml>
Managed Care
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH VIEWPOINT - VOLUME DISCOUNTS AND PROVIDER SUBSTITUTIONS
How free is the managed behavioral health care market and what are the
clinical and therapeutic trade-offs of managed care related cost reductions?
Drug Benefit Trends 11(2):5-8, 56, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3237.rhtml>
Plus...
Managed Care Matters - Total Health Management: The Next Big Buzz
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3267.rhtml>
Oncology
BEFORE A BIOPSY
When preparing for a biopsy or excision, warm the lidocaine syringe in your
hand or under warm water.
Clinician Reviews 9(1):98,1998
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3258.rhtml>
Plus...
Presurgical Staging of Prostate Cancer
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3268.rhtml>
Orthopedics
RADIOGRAPH ALTERNATIVE
If you are trying to diagnose a possible fracture versus a sprain or strain
and portable radiographs are not an option, try placing a vibrating tuning
fork over the suspected site.
Clinician Reviews 9(1):100,1998
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3261.rhtml>
Pediatrics
IMAGES IN RESPIRATORY CARE - ABNORMAL DENSITY AT LEFT LUNG BASE
What diagnosis are the findings on chest radiograph and aortogram most
consistent with?
Medscape Respiratory Care 3(2), 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3240.rhtml>
Plus...
Commentary - Physicians Should Treat Head Lice
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3263.rhtml>
Pharmacotherapy
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF BENZATROPINE AND TERAZOSIN IN THE
TREATMENT OF HYPERSALIVATION SECONDARY TO CLOZAPINE
Combination treatment with benzatropine and terazosin is effective and
well-tolerated in the management of clozapine-induced hypersalivation.
Clin. Drug. Invest. 17(2):97-102, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3229.rhtml>
Plus...
Editorial - The Answers Continue
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3247.rhtml>
No Easy Answer to the Problem of Phantom Limb Pain
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3255.rhtml>
Commentary - Physicians Should Treat Head Lice
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3263.rhtml>
Primary Care
IMAGES IN RESPIRATORY CARE - ABNORMAL DENSITY AT LEFT LUNG BASE
What diagnosis are the findings on chest radiograph and aortogram most
consistent with?
Medscape Respiratory Care 3(2), 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3240.rhtml>
Plus...
Editorial - The Answers Continue
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3247.rhtml>
Eye Patch
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3260.rhtml>
Remember 'LMNOP'
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3257.rhtml>
Tooth Injuries
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3259.rhtml>
Psychiatry
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF BENZATROPINE AND TERAZOSIN IN THE
TREATMENT OF HYPERSALIVATION SECONDARY TO CLOZAPINE
Combination treatment with benzatropine and terazosin is effective and
well-tolerated in the management of clozapine-induced hypersalivation.
Clin. Drug. Invest. 17(2):97-102, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3229.rhtml>
Plus...
Behavioral Health Viewpoint - Volume Discounts and Provider Substitutions
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3237.rhtml>
Respiratory Care
IMAGES IN RESPIRATORY CARE - ABNORMAL DENSITY AT LEFT LUNG BASE
What diagnosis are the findings on chest radiograph and aortogram most
consistent with?
Medscape Respiratory Care 3(2), 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3240.rhtml>
Plus...
Bug of the Month - Pulmonary Infiltrates in a Neutropenic Host
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3251.rhtml>
Surgery
MEDLINE ABSTRACTS - TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C INFECTION: IMPACT ON DYNAMICS
OF LIVER FIBROSIS
What's new concerning the role of interferon alfa on liver fibrosis
progression in chronic hepatitis C? Find out in this easy-to-navigate
collection of recent MEDLINE abstracts compiled by the editors at Medscape
Gastroenterology.
Medscape Gastroenterology, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3230.rhtml>
Plus...
Expert Commentary - Modeling the Impact of Interferon Alfa Treatment on
Liver Fibrosis Progression in Chronic Hepatitis C: A Dynamic View
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3231.rhtml>
Images in Respiratory Care - Abnormal Density at Left Lung Base
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3240.rhtml>
Presurgical Staging of Prostate Cancer
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3268.rhtml>
Urology
PRESURGICAL STAGING OF PROSTATE CANCER
Combining PSA, Gleason scores, and the percent of biopsy involved in the
tumor can help determine an increased risk for seminal vesicle or lymph
node metastases.
Infect Urol 12(1):22-28, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3268.rhtml>
Women's Health
OFFICE GYNECOLOGY: COMMON REPRODUCTIVE TRACT DISORDERS
Understanding common conditions like vaginal infections, acute PID,
abnormal Pap smears, and amenorrhea will allow for a more appropriate
evaluation and management of female patients.
Clinician Reviews 9(1):58-60, 63-66, 69-70, 73-76, 78-80, 1999
Read it here: <http://www.medscape.com/3239.rhtml>
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