Pediatric Stroke: Causes and Management
Recent evidence suggests that stroke in children is more common than previously thought. Dr. Mark Alberts shares his thoughts on several studies exploring etiologies and management of pediatric stroke.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Understand and Educate Women Who Have CVD Risk Factors -- Here's How!
Ileana Pina, MD, reports on recent important studies on women's health and points out the discouraging persistence of disparities in cardiovascular research and health.
Medscape Cardiology
How Can I Keep From Being Burned Out in Med School?
At least half of all medical students are in the same boat as you.
Medscape Med Students
Physicians Say Onerous "Meaningful Use" Requirements Could Make EHR Incentives Meaningless
In one survey, practice administrators said complying with meaningful-use standards would slow physicians down - read, "lower their income."
Medscape Medical News
Cilostazol Trumps Aspirin in Secondary Stroke Prevention
A large randomized controlled trial suggests that the phosphodiesterase inhibitor cilostazol is more effective for the prevention of secondary stroke and has a superior safety profile.
Medscape Medical News