June 2014

Although many physicians currently utilize a mobile device to communicate more efficiently with colleagues and patients, most of them neither consider the substantial privacy and security risks involved with text messaging, nor include the health information they send and receive via text message in their medical records.

Regardless of a primary care provider's situation, depression in patients with chronic pain cannot be ignored.

This newborn infant was noted to have a congenital skin malformation on both sides of his face. However, the pregnancy was uncomplicated, he is feeding well, and no other abnormalities were seen on examination.

Although many migraine sufferers can abort their headaches with over-the-counter remedies, a significant percentage of patients require prescription medication for relief.

Hamartomas can be found incidentally via chest radiograph, a cost-effective screening tool that should always be part of the initial evaluation in patient care.

Designated "meaningful users" of electronic health record systems do not deliver improved care for common chronic diseases.

A single accreditation standard for graduate medical education in the United States will not only bolster training programs for MDs and DOs, but also improve patient care.

In response to the growing prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and its associated morbidities, much attention has been paid to the use of appropriate screening methodologies for the metabolic disorder.

Though it once led to major adverse cardiovascular events, Kawasaki disease has evolved into a condition that is routinely overcome without significant morbidity.

While a variety of surgical procedures can treat menorrhagia in premenopausal women, a recent study added a non-surgical alternative to the mix.

Perhaps, a very simple change in beverage choice could reduce the stroke burden in the United States.

The American Academy of Pediatrics designed the 2014 Recommendations for Pediatrics Preventive Health Care to guide well-child care, but there is controversy over some of the changes.