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Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Healthy Infants

Prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for infants and children have risen steeply and disproportionately to the incidence of severe cases, such as GERD with erosive esophagitis, for which they are intended. Pediatricians and other pediatric healthcare professionals should be…

Dismissing a Patient

A patient can end his or her relationship with a physician instantaneously, but physicians do not have the same option. Their professional responsibility to an established patient requires them to continue to provide care to the best of their ability….

Metabolic Surgery for Obese Type 2 Diabetics

Not so long ago, bariatric or obesity surgery was considered experimental and not covered by health insurance. Now, numerous high-quality randomized controlled studies have shown that metabolic surgery has powerful antidiabetic effects for obese Type 2 Diabetic (T2D) patients. In…

Neuroquestions

Neuroquestions helps subscribers prepare for their Neurology Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question bank for neurology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

Diagnosis, Treatment & Care of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Developed in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (MA BORIM) has set forth a training requirement for physicians and other health care professionals who serve an adult population. This 5-part series aligns with MA…

CardioVIllage

CardioVillage provides cardiovascular education in areas of Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, New Topics and Trends, and Fundamentals to help learners understand and best treat their patients according to novel technologies, updated guidelines, and state of practice within cardiovascular medicine.

Shoulder Dystocia Part 3: Prevention

Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a sudden and unpredictable obstetrical emergency and a significant cause of obstetric claims. Updates and additional research outlined in ACOG’s Practice Bulletin #178 offer an appropriate approach to identifying populations at-risk, SD risk factors, and managing…