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AAPM 2010: Top Research Slideshow At the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 2010 Annual Meeting in historic San Antonio, Texas, the emphasis was on pain medicine as an important component in the overall delivery of healthcare.

ACC 2010: Top Research Highlights At the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th Annual Scientific Sessions meeting, where the aim is to help healthcare providers take information and apply it in their practices right away.

Acute Stroke: Slideshow A typical patient who experiences acute ischemic stroke loses 1.9 million neurons each minute that the stroke is untreated. Although the percentage of stroke deaths has substantially decreased, better recognition and treatment remain of extreme importance.

Affordable Care Act: Provisions Coming to You Sept. 23 The Affordable Care Act's New Patient's Bill of Rights: New Consumer Protections Starting as Early as This Fall

Allergic Fungal Sinusitis: Slideshow Fungal infections of the paranasal sinuses are of concern for patients who are immunocompromised or have diabetes. Early detection and treatment are vital because of the high mortality rate.

Allergic Reactions, From Simple to Severe: Slideshow Patients may struggle with allergies for years before being diagnosed. Our slideshow will help you sniff out allergies from the start.

Alzheimer's Disease: Slideshow With a steadily increasing American population aged 65 years and older, 7.7 million people are predicted to suffer from Alzheimer's disease by 2030 and an estimated 11-16 million by 2050.

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 62nd Annual Meeting: Top Research Highlights This slideshow presents highlights of the American Academy of Neurology 62nd Annual Meeting, where more than 10,000 neurologists and other healthcare professionals gathered in Toronto.

Ankle Injuries: Slideshow Ankle injuries are the most common injuries to occur during sports and recreational activities. What are the can't-miss clues to differentiate between sprains and fractures and tips to help you identify injuries that require surgery?

Antipsychotics in Children and the Elderly: Controversies, Issues, and Ethics: Slideshow Despite having adverse effects such as significant weight gain and varied metabolic changes, the use of antipsychotic drugs in younger patients and the elderly has been steadily increasing.

Are You Missing an MI? The subtle myocardial infarction may be easily overlooked. Use our slideshow to test your skill.

Atypical Mycobacteria: Slideshow A host of disease processes that can easily be misdiagnosed are due to infection from atypical or nontuberculous mycobacteria. This slideshow provides the key clues that get you to the right diagnosis.

Bedside Ultrasonography, Gallbladder Evaluation: Slideshow Cholelithiasis is a common cause of abdominal pain among patients who present to the emergency department or outpatient clinical setting; it affects over 15 million people in the United States.

Brown Recluse Spider Bite Manifestations and Management Slideshow The brown recluse spider may inflict injuries ranging from a mild, local urticarial reaction to full-thickness necrosis. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are aided by a familiarity with the spider's appearance habits, and the progressive manifestations of its envenomations.

Can't Miss Critical Findings on Plain Chest Radiography: Slideshow Chest radiographs, first viewed by non-radiologists, are the most common radiologic tests performed in hospitals and emergency departments. Can you identify the 'can't miss' findings?

Can't Miss Intestinal Complications on Abdominal Radiographs: Slideshow Do you know your way around a plain radiograph for patients with abdominal pain? Test your knowledge on intestinal pathologies'.

Can't-Miss ECG Findings, Life-Threatening Conditions: Slideshow Can you recognize the conditions shown in these tracings from our popular series "ECG of the Week"?

Can't-Miss Findings on Noncontrast Head CT: Slideshow Noncontrast head CT is the most practical study for evaluation of patients after trauma. Review our slideshow to make sure you don't miss a dangerous finding.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Slideshow Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most commonly diagnosed and treated entrapment neuropathy, affects millions of Americans. This slideshow presents the best ways to effectively treat this impairment.

Classifying Pressure Ulcers: Slideshow Review the principles of pressure ulcer staging and test your pressure ulcer staging skills.

Common Eye Conditions: Slideshow Ocular symptoms are a frequent presenting chief complaint from patients. This slideshow identifies some of the common symptoms and how to manage them.

Common Intestinal Parasites: Slideshow Intestinal infection with parasites or protozoa that are not recognized and treated can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Do you know the tell-tale signs of intestinal infection?

Common Rashes Not to Miss: Slideshow Skin rashes are common complaints. Although many symptoms overlap, there are identifiable factors for each disease. Do you know the factors?

Complex Lip Laceration: Slideshow Do you know how to expertly repair a complex lip laceration? Here are step-by-step recommendations on performing this commonly seen injury, including key tricks and traps.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Slideshow Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be mistaken for a number of other diseases. How much do you know about the diagnostic criteria and management of this rare though worrisome disease?

Critical Findings on Plain Abdominal Radiographs: Slideshow Abdominal radiographs are commonly ordered for patients with abdominal complaints; test your knowledge of some critical findings.

Cutaneous Fungal Infections: Slideshow Cutaneous fungal infections are noninvasive infections of the skin, hair, or nails. This slideshow presents a look at some of these infections and how best to treat them.

Cutaneous Manifestations of Drug Reactions: Slideshow Drug reactions can mimic a wide range of dermatoses with morphologies that include morbilliform, urticarial, papulosquamous, pustular, and bullous lesions. Can you match the rash to the medication that caused it?

Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: Slideshow If you saw these rashes in your office, would you know which systemic disorders might be present?

Deadly Sea Envenomations: Slideshow Summer water sports and activities can bring people into contact with venomous marine life. Do you know the best treatment approaches to save your patients from serious complications or worse?

Diabetic Microvascular Complications: Slideshow "Microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus can have a devastating effect on quality of life and can decrease survival. Do you know what the symptoms are?

Diseases of the Nails: Slideshow Diseases of the nails can result in significant social, psychological, and physical damages. Can you match the nail to the disease?

Disorders of Pigmentation: Slideshow Dyspigmentation may be readily identified as sun exposure, drug reactions, or inflammation; in other cases, the etiology is not as clear. Review this slideshow to be sure you don't miss a diagnosis.

Dissection, Aortic: Slideshow Clinical manifestations of aortic dissection are often missed on initial evaluation. Is there a "can't miss" combination of signs and symptoms to correctly identify these dangerous tears?

Distinguishing Rheumatologic Diseases on Plain Radiography: Slideshow Plain radiographs reveal key details to help differentiate the many forms of arthritis. What findings do you look for to make the correct initial diagnosis?

Earthquake in Haiti and the Medical Aftermath of Natural Disasters: Slideshow An estimated 3 million people have been affected by the recent earthquake that struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- where risk for widespread infectious complications is massive.

Easy-to-Miss Findings on Chest Radiographs: Slideshow Chest radiographs are frequently first viewed by non-radiologists. While there are many disease processes that are obvious, healthcare providers must be careful not to miss more subtle findings.

Electrical Injuries: Slideshow Some electrical injuries are obvious; others, such as arrhythmias delayed up to 12 hours, may be less so. Use our slideshow to test your knowledge.

Fibromyalgia: Slideshow Fibromyalgia frequently goes misdiagnosed for many years, but this need not be the case. There are definitive strategies to diagnosing and treating these long-suffering patients.

Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST): Slideshow A FAST helps determine which patients require emergent laparotomy, but has specific benefits and limitations. Make sure you know how best to use this key procedure.

Foreign Body Sensation: Slideshow Pain or discomfort in the eye can be highly concerning to a patient and a challenge for the physician. Do you know what to do when your patient says, 'there's something in my eye?'

Foreign Objects Found in Patients: Slideshow Foreign bodies carry a unique set of presentations, risks, and treatment options. This slideshow presents some common foreign bodies and what appropriate steps and treatment options to take.

H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Swine Flu) Slideshow H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu) spread rapidly with alarming, early results. Health care professionals armed with a historical perspective and the latest treatment guidelines are best equipped to respond.

Hepatitis B: Slideshow One third of the global population has been infected with HBV. Although US cases are declining, the consequences for untreated cases include liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma, or death.

Herpes Simplex Viruses: Slideshow HSV comprise 2 distinct types of DNA viruses: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Approximately 80% of adults have antibodies to HSV-1, whereas antibodies to HSV-2 are found in approximately 20% of the population.

ISC 2010: Top Research Slideshow The American Stroke Association's 2010 International Stroke Conference (ISC) was held from February 24 - 26 in San Antonio, Texas. This slideshow presents highlights of the meeting, where more than 4,000 attendees heard the latest in stroke.

Immediate Breast Reconstruction With Tissue Expander: First Surgery View the steps involved using a tissue expander in breast reconstruction immediately following mastectomy

Injuries From Exposure to Cold Weather: Slideshow Exposure to cold can produce injuries -- some subtle, some not. Prompt recognition and treatment is necessary to prevent significant morbidity and mortality.

Kawasaki Disease: Slideshow Kawasaki disease is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Fortunately, there are specific criteria for diagnosis.

Key Healthcare Act Provisions That Take Effect Immediately: Slideshow Here are the first provisions to go into effect under H.R. 4872, The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Bruce Buehler, MD, Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center
David Chelmow, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine
Dirk M Elston, MD, Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center
John Geibel, MD, DSc, MA, Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine
Harris Gellman, MD, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine
George T Griffing, MD, Internal Medicine, St Louis University School of Medicine
Jules E Harris, MD, Oncology, University of Arizona College of Medicine at Tucson
Sherwin SW Ho, MD, Sports Medicine, University of Chicago

Rick Kulkarni, MD, Medical Director, Clinical Procedures and Operative Techniques, Yale University School of Medicine
Eugene C Lin, MD, Radiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center
Consuelo T Lorenzo, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Immanuel Rehabilitation Center
Helmi L Lutsep, MD, Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University
David J Maron, MD, FACC, FAHA, Cardiology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Hampton Roy, Sr, MD, Ophthalmology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Stephen Soreff, MD, Psychiatry, Metropolitan College of Boston University
Thomas M Wheeler, MD, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine

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