Domestic violence is an ongoing experience of physical, psychologic, and/or sexual abuse
in the home that is used to establish power and control over another person.1 Although …

An estimated 1 to 2 million Americans are bitten by cats and dogs each year. Most victims are
children who are bitten by dogs. Dog and cat bite wounds may appear trivial, but if they are …

The number of women over the age of 65 is projected to almost double in the next 20 years,
and clinicians need to be comfortable treating conditions common to this cohort. This review …

Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of disease in humans, particularly in hospitalized
patients. This species needs to import several amino acids to survive, including proline. …

OBJECTIVES: 1) To review and summarize what is known about the health risks of radiation.
2) To compare risks from medical imaging to background radiation and to exposure from …

Family physicians play diverse roles in society, often bridging individual and community
perspectives. Family physicians' ethics require providing care to all persons regardless of …

The evaluation and follow-up of an isolated, enlarged cervical lymph node is determined by
the presence of inflammation, duration, size, and associated symptoms. For patients with …

Donepezil (Aricept) has potential benefit in delaying risk of progression to Alzheimer's
disease in the first year of treatment, but this benefit is not seen at 3 years. Donepezil does not …

Introduction With the constant evolution of science and advancing technology, future
physicians must learn to navigate an ever-changing health care environment by continuous …

Background: Physician quality of work life is a key factor in career choice, satisfaction, and
retention. The majority of physicians are currently employed by large health care …