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Peter Libby, MD, discusses the science behind inflammation and cardiovascular health.

Rebecca Curtis, ACC, discussed the stages of change associated with transforming helpless patients to empowered survivors.

Rebecca Curtis, ACC, shares her experience as a chronic pain patient in accepting her condition and moving on with life.

Session reviewed common pitfalls and questions to consider for physicians looking into the dispensary business.

Besides the immediate impact of improperly treated pain, children can experience long-Lasting consequences.

For those treating pediatric patients, the task of identifying symptoms and measuring the levels of pain being experienced is a bit more complicated.

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Though not typically their favorite part of practicing, pain medicine practitioners need to be on top of legal and regulatory requirements.

An article published in Newsweek caused quite a stir with pain management professionals and organizations like the American Pain Foundation.

With the passing of the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act in 2005, the climate for establishing state prescription monitoring programs seemed to be moving in a brighter direction, but some issues still remain.

Mark Aronson, MD, MACP, professor, Harvard Medical school, considers the impact of heavy drinking on young adults and adolescents.

Ciaran P. Kelly, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School discusses common and uncommon issues related to swallowing.

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch, spoke about his quadruple bypass and stroke, as well as his thoughts on the state of national healthcare.

Jeffrey J. Newhouse, MD, FACR disucsses appropriate use of radiological examinations as part of the treatment process.

Joanne Borg-Stein, assistant professor, Harvard Medical School discusses sports injuries in adolescents through the lens of obesity.

Byron Pitts, Chief National Correspondent for the CBS Evening News, discusses the burden of illiteracy on the healthcare system.

Martin J. Abrahamson, MD and Daniel Donovon, Jr., MD discuss diabetes treatment basics for the primary care physician.

Jane S. Sillman, MD, outlines the necessary steps in screening for obesity, evaluates baratric surgery, and discusses possible drug treatments.

Risk evaluation Mitigation Strategies may be the latest program designed to alter the rate of abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.

How much do you know about prescription monitoring programs in your state?

Providing treatment to chronic pain patients living in rural areas and patients with limited mobility presents itself as a challenge.

By focusing on coping strategies and appraisal, physicians can enhance their capacity to "understand disease related pain and disability."

Genomic strategies of treating illnesses are set to revolutionize the way physicians practice medicine.

Are you a PC? Then you may be excited to know that Microsoft Office 2010 is set to hit the shelves this June, bringing with it a slew of enhanced programs and new apps to keep you better connected, productive, and creative.

Individuals across the country are either rejoicing, cursing, or anxious over the historic passing of healthcare reform legislation and for physicians and legal experts alike the question remains: What will these changes mean for the practice of medicine and patients' rights?