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Articles in August 1, 2009 issue of Family Practice News

• 'Fogginess" predictive after a concussion
  by Bruce Jancin
• Committee weighs H1N1 vaccination concerns
  by Doug Brunk
• Up in smoke? Carcinogens found in electronic cigarettes
  by Alicia Ault
• Fluoroquinolone drops approved for bacterial conjunctivitis
• Not all physicians are MDs
  by Joshua Eskonen
• Undue influence?
  by William H. Deschner
• BP control improved with AM and PM meds
  by Sherry Boschert
• 'J curve' persists despite intensive lipid control
• Study: resistant hypertension prevalence in 8%-11% range
• Nonfasting lipid level measures deemed OK
  by Neil Osterweil
• Look for PAD in rheumatoid arthritis patients
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• CDC reinstates Hib booster at routine visits
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• CDC updates antiviral recommendations
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Leaders urge preparedness for H1N1 surge
  by Heidi Splete
• HPV vaccine is effective in males
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Screening for prediabetes, diabetes pays off
  by Doug Brunk
• Deals on diabetes drugs make a difference
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Medtronic diabetes recalls infusion sets
  by Miriam E. Tucker
• Sleep apnea severity tied to glycemic control
  by Susan London
• OSA may independently point to type 2
  by Susan London
• MC1R called useful flag for melanoma risk
  by Bruce Jancin
• Demise of Accutane won't affect access to isotretinoin
  by Alicia Ault
• Web-based therapy improved insomnia
  by Mary Ann Moon
• So many menopause supplements, so little data
  by Bruce Jancin
• Cholesterol drop precedes RA diagnosis
  by Mitchel L. Zoler
• Cast equals surgery for tarsal navicular fracture
  by Bruce Jancin
• FDA panel addresses acetaminophen toxicity
  by Elizabeth Mechcatie
• Blood test for CD24 detects colon neoplasms
  by Susan Birk
• Neoplasia detection rate higher with five-year interval between sigmoidoscopies
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Immunochemical test beats guaiac test for screening
  by Michele G. Sullivan
• Post-bariatric surgery guidelines forthcoming
  by Jeff Evans
• Sex dysfunction rate high in bariatric surgery seekers
  by Bruce Jancin
• Type 2 diabetes remissions persist after half of bariatric surgeries
  by Bruce Jancin
• Arterial function deteriorates on Atkins diet
  by Neil Osterweil
• FDA seeks tobacco comments
  by Jane Anderson
• Malpractice payments are down
  by Jane Anderson
• Environmental-health tool launched
  by Jane Anderson
• Many young adults uninsured
  by Jane Anderson
• Advocate, caregiver for the abused
  by Renate G. Justin
• Medicare payment to PCPs may rise 6%-8% in 2010: ultimate impact on specialties varies
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• HHS committee aims to ease EHR adoption: up to $44,000 in incentives is available to physicians who make 'meaningful use' of an EHR system
  by Joyce Frieden
• Risk of Creutzfeld-Jakob variant very small in plasma-derived factor
• Preparing for H1N1's uncertain future
  by Doug Campos-Outcalt
• Propoxyphene should not be nixed
  by David H. Neustadt
• Demand is high for primary care providers
  by Jane Anderson
• Humana deemed fastest payer in annual survey
  by Alicia Ault
• CMS reminds physicians of HIPAA X12 deadline
  by Mary Ellen Schneider
• Taking care of business
• e-Smokes fire up no matter the temp