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121 Stimulating medical education research in the Netherlands Medical Teacher, April 30, 2013 Review Article

122 Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy: Principles and practice European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 25, 2013 Clinical Article

123 Serum biomarkers for neurofibromatosis type 1 and early detection of malignant peripheral nerve-sheath tumors Full Text BMC Medicine, April 25, 2013

124 Who Needs an Artificial Pancreas? Journal of Diabetes, April 25, 2013

125 Environmental stress, ageing and glial cell senescence: a novel mechanistic link to Parkinsons disease? Journal of Internal Medicine, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article

126 Tips for charting the course of a successful health research career Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, April 25, 2013 Review Article

127 A cross-national cross-sectional survey of the attitudes and perceived competence of final-year medicine, nursing and pharmacy students in relation to end-of-life care in dementia Palliative Medicine, April 25, 2013 Review Article

128 Infective Endocarditis New England Journal of Medicine, April 24, 2013 Continuing Medical Education Review Article

129 Treated hypertension and the white coat phenomenon: Office readings are inadequate measures of efficacy Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article

130 Patient Outcomes in Simulation-Based Medical Education: A Systematic Review Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

131 Physical Examination Education in Graduate Medical Education—A Systematic Review of the Literature Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013 Review Article

132 Participation and Experience of Third-Year Medical Students in Handoffs: Time to Sign Out? Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article

133 Burnout and Distress Among Internal Medicine Program Directors: Results of A National Survey Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article

134 Central Implementation Strategies Outperform Local Ones in Improving HIV Testing in Veterans Healthcare Administration Facilities Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013 Review Article

135 Teachers Challenges, Strategies, and Support Needs in Schools Affected by Community Violence: A Qualitative Study Journal of School Health, April 23, 2013 Clinical Article

136 Faculty intent to engage in interprofessional education Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, April 22, 2013 Review Article

137 Development of a Preoperative Neuroscience Educational Program for Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, April 22, 2013 Review Article

138 Undergraduate teaching of occupational medicine in European schools of medicine International Archives of Occupational & Environmental Health, April 19, 2013 Review Article

139 Interprofessional practice in primary care: development of a tailored process model Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, April 19, 2013 Review Article

140 Seasonality in Seeking Mental Health Information on Google American Journal of Preventive Medicine, April 19, 2013 Review Article

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the primary risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) are diabetes mellitus, family history, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tobacco use and male gender
Untreated nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux has been demonstrated to be strongly associated with both respiratory and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms as well as airflow obstruction

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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.

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Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.

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1 Physical Examination Education in Graduate Medical Education—A Systematic Review of the Literature Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013 Review Article

2 Screening for Prostate Cancer: A Guidance Statement From the Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians Annals of Internal Medicine, April 10, 2013 Clinical Guideline

3 Combination therapy in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension International Journal of Clinical Practice, April 15, 2013 Review Article

4 Interprofessional education: effects on professional practice and healthcare outcomes (update) Cochrane Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

5 Interventions to reduce stress in university students: A review and meta-analysis Journal of Affective Disorders, May 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

6 The pathophysiology of elevated vitamin B12 in clinical practice QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, March 4, 2013 Review Article

7 Oral nifedipine versus intravenous labetalol in hypertensive urgencies and emergencies of pregnancy: a randomized clinical trial Obstetric Medicine, April 2, 2013

8 Omega-3 in Antiarrhythmic Therapy High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, April 16, 2013

9 Bone mineral density testing: Is a T score enough to determine the screening interval? Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, April 3, 2013 Free full text

10 Touch in primary care consultations: qualitative investigation of doctors' and patients' perceptions British Journal of General Practice, April 3, 2013

11 Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet New England Journal of Medicine, March 4, 2013

12 Patients understanding of medical terminology used in the breast clinic The Breast, April 1, 2013 Review Article

13 Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy British Medical Journal, April 10, 2013

14 Introducing technology into medical education: Two pilot studies Patient Education and Counselling, May 21, 2013 Review Article

15 Participation and Experience of Third-Year Medical Students in Handoffs: Time to Sign Out? Journal of General Internal Medicine, April 23, 2013

16 Diagnosis and management of supraventricular tachycardia British Medical Journal, March 8, 2013 Review Article

17 Higher maternal education is associated with favourable growth of young children in different countries Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, April 1, 2013 Review Article

18 Revisiting the links between glycaemia, diabetes and cardiovascular disease Diabetologia - Clinical and Experimental Diabetes and Metabolism, March 18, 2013 Review Article

19 Stimulating medical education research in the Netherlands Medical Teacher, April 30, 2013 Review Article

20 Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Evaluation and Treatment American Family Physician, March 5, 2013

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Family Medicine - Academic Med/Education News & Articles

Articles

Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Most Popular Family Med Articles

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