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Physical Activity Linked With Improved Survival in Patients With Certain Cancers
CME A systematic literature review shows that physical exercise may increase survival time in patients with cancer, particularly those with breast and colon cancer.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Current Management of Dermatomyositis
CME Dermatomyositis still has high morbidity and mortality due to lung and other systemic involvement, despite the availability of a large number of therapeutic agents.
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, April 2012
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Expert Insights in Childhood Obesity: Challenges in Clinician-Parent Communication
CME/CE Dr Peters and Ms Ruelas discuss strategies to overcome barriers to healthy nutrition and physical activity in children.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2012
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Vitamin D Intake May Reduce Stress Fracture Risk in Adolescent Girls
CME In a cohort study, athletic girls with the highest intake of vitamin D had the lowest risk for stress fractures; dairy consumption did not reduce the risk, and calcium actually increased it.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Challenges in Primary Care
CME/CE Could your patient have chronic fatigue syndrome?
Medscape Education Family Medicine, March 2012
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Tai Chi Slows Deterioration in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
CME In a randomized trial, patients with Parkinson's disease who started tai chi demonstrated improvements in balance and function and a reduction in falls.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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Cold-Water Immersion May Decrease Muscle Soreness
CME A systematic review shows that cold-water immersion may reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness immediately after exercise, but the best method of immersion is still unclear.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Improves Metabolic Risk Factors in Kids
CME Children and adolescents who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity have a lower cardiometabolic risk profile, regardless of the time they spend sedentary.
Heartwire CME, February 2012
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More Physical Activity Measures Needed for Inactive RA Patients
CME A study found that 2 in 5 people with rheumatoid arthritis had low amounts of weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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Neck Pain Alleviated With Spinal Manipulation, Exercise
CME Spinal manipulation and a home exercise program provide better relief from neck pain than medications, a new study says.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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Physical Activity Yields Better Academic Performance in Children
CME A systematic review of published studies found that moderate to vigorous physical activity may actually improve academic performance in children and adolescents.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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Intense Exercise May Cause Right Ventricular Dysfunction
CME Intense physical exercise can cause some dysfunction of the right ventricle in endurance athletes, which could be a weak point in this population.
Heartwire CME, January 2012
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Turn Off the TV, Get Outside and Play: Physical Activity as a Lifestyle
CME/CE Listen to Dr. Russell Pate, Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, and Dr. Kirsten Davison discuss strategies to encourage physical activity in children.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2011
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Stretching, Yoga Beneficial in Chronic Low Back Pain
CME A study found that yoga classes were more effective than a self-help book, but not more effective than stretching classes, in improving function and reducing symptoms from chronic low back pain.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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Exercise Improves Outcomes for Patients With Kidney Disease
CME Regular exercise can significantly improve physical fitness, cardiovascular measures, some nutritional parameters, and health-related quality of life in patients at all stages of kidney disease.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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Dextrose Injections Control Symptoms of Knee Pain in Teens
CME Dextrose injections vs usual care given to teen athletes with Osgood-Schlatter disease was safe and well tolerated and reduced symptoms of knee pain.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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Exercise an Option for Preventing Migraine Attacks
CME A nonpharmacologic approach may be an option for the prophylactic treatment of migraine in patients who do not benefit from or do not want daily medication.
Reuters Health Information CME, October 2011
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Aerobic Exercise May Help Reduce Risk for Dementia
CME/CE A recent review study found that any form of aerobic physical activity has a positive effect on the brain and may reduce the risk for dementia or slow cognitive decline.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Exercise Improves Teens Smoking Cessation Rates
CME Teens, especially boys, enrolled in a smoking cessation intervention with a physical activity component had improved quit rates vs those in the group with no exercise component.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Home-Based Walking Intervention Helps Patients With Diabetes and PAD
CME This study was the first large-scale walking intervention for peripheral arterial disease to use a home-based walking intervention, according to the authors.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
Medscape and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) present the Sports Medicine Resource Center. This comprehensive site offers valuable resources and tools for specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals to aid in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries, the advancement of the science of exercise and the promotion of physical activity for health.