Top 10 Most Read Articles by Public Health Professionals
What articles did public health & prevention professionals find most interesting on Medscape in 2010?......[Read More]
The Role of Clinicians in Preparing Patients for Disasters
Patients need the encouragement and assistance of healthcare clinicians to develop disaster preparedness plans.......[Read More]
Student Alcohol Use and Use of Tobacco and Cannabis
Does a reduction in the use of alcohol lead to greater use of other substances such as tobacco and marijuana? This study examines the inter-relationships of substance use among teens.......[Read More]
Maternal Age at First Birth and Health in Older Age
Does having a child in adolescence increase the risk of developing chronic diseases and physical limitations in old age?......[Read More]
Factors Enabling and Deterring Uptake of HIV Testing
How can public health clinicians encourage vulnerable patients to undergo HIV testing? This new article looks closely at testing rates in Africa.......[Read More]
Breast Cancer in Lesbians and Bisexual Women
Are lesbians at a higher risk of breast cancer? This systemic review examines the currently available evidence.......[Read More]
Dietary Supplements and the Clinical Encounter
Patients are taking more dietary supplements. Do you know the right questions to ask?......[Read More]
Understanding Cervical Cancer Screening Among Lesbians
All women should be made aware of the importance of cervical cancer screening, but are lesbians getting screened at the same rate as heterosexual women?......[Read More]
Why Are We Not Screening for Anal Cancer Routinely
Anal cancer is now the most common non-AIDS-defining malignancy in those living with HIV, but screening is rarely done. Why the reluctance?......[Read More]
Radiation Exposure Concern and Distress in Rescue Workers
How common are fears about radiation exposure in certain rescue workers, and how does psychological distress manifest in this subset of patients?......[Read More]
Multimorbidity Prevalence Across Socioeconomic Determinants
How well do clinicians understand the concept of multimorbidity, and how can it help them to effectively diagnose and treat their patient populations?......[Read More]
Is Retirement Good for Your Health? A Systematic Review
This review examines the physiological and psychological health effects of retirement. Do they differ depending on type of retirement or type of work?......[Read More]
Cancer Surveillance Informatics
Cancer informatics has the potential to revolutionize cancer care by harnessing the power of data.......[Read More]
Health Complaints, Tick Bites, and B. burgdorferi Antibodies
There is much controversy about chronic health consequences of Lyme disease, but this study indicates that carriers of B. burgdorferi antibodies have similar general health complaints to non-carriers.......[Read More]
Virtually Impossible: Limiting Children's Screen Use
Given how central electronic media are in the daily lives of children and adolescents, is it even possible to meet current pediatric recommendations of < 2 hours per day of screen based media use?......[Read More]
Parental Weight Changes Predict Child Weight Changes
Does a parent's weight gain or loss influence their children's weight changes?......[Read More]
Antiviral Drugs and the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic
How were antiviral drugs handled and distributed in California during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic?......[Read More]
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors, and BMI
What effect does sedentary behavior potentially have on health status? Does it raise the risk of various chronic diseases?......[Read More]
Why Are We Not Screening for Anal Cancer Routinely
Anal cancer is now the most common non-AIDS-defining malignancy in those living with HIV, but screening is rarely done. Why the reluctance?......[Read More]
Health and Nutrition Interventions in our Health Systems
Can a healthcare model that integrates all primary health services bring about better patient outcomes?......[Read More]