Commentary
News
Careful with that cough…
Dr. Francine Pearce warns about the dangers of illicit use of codeine-containing cough syrup.
News
Omega-3s for behavioral health: Are we there yet?
Dr. David C. Rettew evaluates the evidence for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for pediatric emotional-behavioral problems.
Commentary
Addiction and longevity: Physicians must respond now
Managing Your Practice
Merger options
News
Risks of tobacco use in the LGBT community
Dr. Mary Tierney discusses the risks of tobacco use in the LGBT community.
News
Supporting siblings of children with special needs
Dr. Barbara J. Howard advises how to help siblings of children with special needs.
Commentary
American Cancer Society recommendations for breast cancer screening
News
Judicious antibiotic use key in ambulatory settings
Dr. Kristina Bryant discusses the need for physicians in office practice to exercise antibiotic stewardship.
Commentary
Assessing longer-term effects of SSRI exposure in pregnancy
While women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may worry about the risk of malformations, they also are concerned about how fetal exposure...
Commentary
Aunt Tillie and electronic health records
To provide excellent medical care requires that clinicians make choices about what should be addressed at any given visit and that our charts and...
Commentary
Drinking while pregnant: Not worth the risk
Prenatal exposure to alcohol is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects. With so many risk factors out of a mother’s control during...