COPD may Predispose Patients to Reflux Disease
According to the results from a 2008 study, patients with COPD may be at increased risk for GERD.
Virtual Reality Therapy for Children with Autism
Researchers are studying whether virtual reality devices can help improve social attention and communication skills in high-functioning children with autism.
How to Safely Convert Opioids in the Clinical Setting
Clinical pharmacist gives step-by-step demonstration of how to convert a patient from hydromorphone to extended-release morphine.
Endoscopic Therapy of GERD Using Esophyx TIF II
An endoscopic and less invasive technique with similar results and without the cuts associated with Nissen's fundoplication Toupet.
Ensuring Appropriate Dosing of PPIs to Optimize Outcomes
Dr. Stephen Brunton discusses breakthrough symptoms in GERD and appropriate dosing of proton pump inhibitors.
Options for Gout Pain Management
Watch this video for a brief discussion of options for the medical management of gout pain.
Growing Alarm over Alarm Fatigue in Hospitals
The FDA cautions hospital personnel on the dangers of turning off alarms on monitoring devices.
Advice for Newly Diagnosed Kidney Cancer Patients
Ana Molina, MD, of MSKCC, shares advice for newly diagnosed kidney cancer patients
Ana Molina, MD, of MSKCC Shares Important Information on Kidney Cancer
Ana Molina, MD, of MSKCC, discusses information she wants the public to know about kidney cancer
Daniel A. Osman, MD, Founder and Course Director of the Miami Breast Cancer Conference
Daniel A. Osman, MD, talks about detecting malignant tumors in patients
Research Updates in Gout and Hyperuricemia
Learn about findings from recent studies of gout, crystalline arthritis, and hyperuricemia.
Body Invaders: Gout
As seen on the Discovery Health series Body Invaders, learn how gout arthritis can affect the human body.
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
From the Mayo Clinic comes this overview of multiple sclerosis treatment and new therapies for patients.
Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
This webcast looks at the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and markers of rheumatoid arthritis severity.
Immunizations for Children
Watch as Barry Hainer, MD, of Medical University of South Carolina, breaks down the immunizations recommendations for children according to age group.
Child Vaccination Schedule Tool
In this video, Amy Pisani, MS, discusses an online tool that generates a customized vaccine schedule for children up to age six.
Living with Schizophrenia
Dr. Fred Frese, himself a schizophrenic, and author Pete Earley, whose son has been diagnosed, share their stories.
Diabetes Equity Project Works to Reduce Disparities in Care
The Diabetes Equity Project uses cultural competency programs, targeted CME, a database registry and other tools to improve diabetes care.
Ablative Therapy for Barrett's Esophagus
The author of a study that compared the cost utility of ablation with that of endoscopic surveillance strategies explains his findings.
Nissen Fundoplication for GERD
A video and animated overview of a laparoscopic surgical technique used in the treatment of GERD.
Vitamin D For Prostate Cancer
In this health video learn how a new study shows massive doses of a prescription form of vitamin D may help slow the growth of prostate cancer.
Nutrition and Obesity in the Diabetic Patient
What factors are contributing to the epidemic of obesity and diabetes, and which clinical and educational interventions have been shown to work?
Innovative New Strategies for Heart Failure
A cardiologist specializing in echocardiography discusses the diagnosis and management of heart failure, as well as promising new areas of research.
Got a Problem? There's a Brain Area for That!
Mr. English gets the skinny on how brain imaging can solve his peculiar problem.
The Virtual Brain Project
A team of international scientists is working on a mammoth project to create the world's first functional, virtual brain.
Management of ADHD
Russell Barkley, PhD, discusses the recent advancements in understanding the nature and subtyping of ADHD.
Physician Ed: Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment
Dr. John Whyte explains why screening and treatment for prostate cancer might not be the best medicine.
Fluids and Electrolytes: Hyponatremia
The Assessment Technologies Institute produced this video as part of its Prescriptive Learning for All Nurses (PLAN) program.
Cardiac Electronic Devices: Pacemakers and ICDs
This video reviews the use of pacemakers, ICDs, and other implantable devices for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
A Patient's Guide to Cardiac Catheter Ablation
Video overview of cardiac catheter ablation and the heart rhythm disorders that may benefit from the procedure.
