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In addition to describing the signs and symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome, this site also provides multimedia images of the endocrine system, the adrenal glands, and the physical presentation of Cushing's.

In addition to describing the signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, this site also provides a general treatment plan and what physicians can do for specific problems associated with Cushing's syndrome, such as pituitary adenomas and adrenal tumors.

This guideline from the Endocrine Society reviews hypercortisolism, the morbidity and mortality of Cushing's syndrome, and special populations, such as epileptic patients and pregnant women.

This 1-credit CME activity reviews the methodology of cancer pain management.

This continuing medical education activity focuses on evidence-based cancer pain management and emerging therapies.

The authors of this study determined that there is not enough data available on the management of cancer pain and the barriers that impact both delivery and receipt of adequate pain management.

This study examined the impact that radiation therapists can have on managing cancer patients' pain during treatment.

This clinical trial will evaluate the amount of pain that adult cancer patients feel, as well as how pain impacts their abilities to carry out daily activities.

This clinical trial will collect data about pain and fatigue management in patients with cancer, to be used later in improving quality of life for these patients.

This clinical trial will determine if a self-care pain management program will improve symptoms.

This professional resource focuses on helping pediatric cancer patients manage and cope with cancer pain.

Cancer patients looking for more information on dealing with cancer pain will find a great deal of information here.

This site provides information for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Dear doctor, Congress is once again just kicking the can (your Medicare fees) further down the road.

I frequently have patients ask me about using medical marijuana. Unfortunately, they are not the patients I think would benefit most from its use.

I'm elated to have been chosen to add my comments to the HCPLive.com blogs. I hope to contribute frequently, be of interest, and create dialogue amongst readers.

One sure sign of spring is the annual reappearance of the anti-tax movement. Following their (illegal) advice, of course, will only get you arrested. Here are some "tips" to avoid.

Children with behavioral disturbances are more likely to develop chronic wide spread pain as adults, according to a study to be featured in Rheumatology.

Last month, results from a study that compared the prevalence of arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitations in the US and Canada were released. Upon review, study authors found that there was a "higher prevalence of arthritis and AAL to a greater level of obesity and physical inactivity in Americans, particularly women."

While the changes President Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress are proposing are considerable (they could reduce the deficit within two decades), they aren't a government takeover.

This clinical trial will determine moxifloxacin's efficacy for treating bacterial conjunctivitis.

The prevalence of abused children experiencing unexplained early development of gastrointestinal symptoms was the focus of a study published in the Annals of Family Medicine (March/April 2010).

This site describes the prescribing information for Moxifloxican, as well as precautions and possible side effects.

This activity will review treatment options for acute and chronic conjunctivitis, as well as the etiology and precursors of both forms of the condition.

Resequencing microarrays are as effective as PCR for detecting HAdV in conjunctival swabs, according to the authors of this study.

The authors of this study identified four factors that significantly indicate that a child will have a negative culture for bacterial conjunctivitis.

The results of this study found that azithromycin 1.5% eye drops are more effective than tobramycin for treating bacterial conjunctivitis.

This clinical trial will determine if ketotifen/naphazoline is an effective treatment for acute allergic conjunctivitis.

This clinical trial will determine if Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution is an effective treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis.

This clinical trial will determine if AL-46383A ophthalmic solution is an effective treatment for adenoviral conjunctivitis.