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Pharmacologic Treatment of ADHD: Road Conditions in Driving Patients to Successful Outcomes
More accurate diagnosis of ADHD and the development of new formulations of proven drugs, plus a new class of drugs, are transforming the clinical picture of ADHD in the United States.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, January 2008
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Medication Nonadherence: An Unrecognized Cardiovascular Risk Factor
This review examines the prevalence of nonadherence as a risk factor in the management of chronic diseases, with a specific focus on antihypertensive medications.
Medscape General Medicine, September 2007
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Treating the Ocular Component of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Related Eye Disorders
This article assess the current state of ocular allergy epidemiology, pathophysiology, and currently available treatment options.
Medscape General Medicine, August 2007
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Insulin Analogs or Premixed Insulin Analogs in Combination With Oral Agents for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
This review of clinical evidence and current diabetes treatment guidelines explains initiation therapy with insulin analogs for treating patients early in the course of type 2 diabetes.
Medscape General Medicine, April 2007
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Dietary Factors in the Modulation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity
There are many potential and promising dietary factors that may play a role in the modulation of inflammatory bowel disease.
Medscape General Medicine, March 2007
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Evolution of a Pulmonary Insulin Delivery System (Exubera) for Patients With Diabetes
The findings highlighted in this Clinical Review suggest that this inhaled insulin device represents an important new development in the treatment of diabetes: It may improve glycemic control.
Medscape General Medicine, March 2007
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Insomnia: Zolpidem Extended-Release for the Treatment of Sleep Induction and Sleep Maintenance Symptoms
This reviews how patients who experience insomnia can be treated with the medication zolpidem to treat the symptoms without affecting next-morning cognitive and psychomotor performance.
Medscape General Medicine, January 2007
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Addition of Basal Insulin to Oral Antidiabetic Agents: A Goal-Directed Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Therapy
Oral antidiabetic therapy in combination with insulin provides an effective therapeutic option for patients who are unable to achieve or maintain glycemic goals on oral therapy alone.
Medscape General Medicine, November 2006
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A Safety Assessment of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
This article reviews topical calcineurin inhibitors and their long-term value in treating atopic dermatitis.
Medscape General Medicine, October 2006
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Hidrocystomas - A Brief Review
Here is a case of hidrocystoma. It reviews the main epidemiologic, histologic, clinical, and effective and experimental treatment methods.
Medscape General Medicine™, September 2006
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Update for Primary Healthcare Providers: Recent Statin Trials and Revised National Cholesterol Education Program III Guidelines
Can recent statin trials and the NCEP ATP III revised guidelines result in many more patients receiving statins of proven benefit and reassuring adverse event profiles?
Medscape General Medicine™, February 2006
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Opioids and Treatment of Chronic Pain: Understanding Pain Patterns and the Role for Rapid-Onset Opioids
Understanding the timing and activities that are associated with severe pain can help guide strategies for use of opioids.
Medscape General Medicine™, November 2005
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Optimal Initiation of Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes
This article reinforces the rationale for early introduction of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes, discusses the place in therapy for different insulin strategies, and provides recommendations for initiating insulin.
Medscape General Medicine™, November 2005
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Approaching Cardiac Arrhythmias in the Elderly Patient
New advances and treatment modalities have provided the elderly population with the possibility of improved quality of life, decreased morbidity, and improved survival.
Medscape General Medicine™, October 2005
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Management Strategies of Dyslipidemia in the Elderly: 2005
Clinical trials have been completed since the publication of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines. This article notes the compelling data.
Medscape General Medicine™, October 2005
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation and Chronic Constipation
What steps should be taken to treat patients with IBS-C and chronic constipation?
Medscape General Medicine™, August 2005
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B-Cell Depletion for Rheumatic Diseases: Where Are We?
Clinical trials in RA and SLE have shown that rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, can profoundly reduce disease activity and is generally well tolerated.
Medscape General Medicine™, June 2005
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The Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Review
Bone density is the best predictor of fracture risk for those without prior adult fractures.
Medscape General Medicine™, May 2005
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Choice of Antihypertensive Drug in the Diabetic Patient
Clinicians should concentrate on seeking lower target blood pressures rather than be excessively concerned about which is the best antihypertensive agent.
Medscape General Medicine™, May 2005
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Evidence-based Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly -- Current Perspectives
Review treatment approaches and recommendations for coronary artery disease in the elderly.
Medscape General Medicine™, April 2005
