NEJM CME: Body-Mass Index and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Women
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CME: Body-Mass Index and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Women
"Conclusions: BMI is associated with symptoms of gastroesophagealreflux disease in both normal-weight and overweight women. Even moderate weight gain among persons of normal weight may cause or exacerbate symptoms of reflux."
Medscape CME: Women With Migraine
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Women With Migraine: Effective Strategies for Positive Outcomes:
"Migraine is a female-skewed disorder affecting women about 3 times more often than men. Learn about common diagnostic errors in migraine and how triptans are improving symptoms for many sufferers. (CME)"
As an aside, I have had very good success treating perioperative migraines with IV metoclopramide (reglan).
[Via Medscape Headlines]
CME Credit: Malignant Hyperthermia
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Malignant Hyperthermia:
""Should all patients with suspected malignant hyperthermia undergo a diagnostic muscle biopsy? Read this Clinical Update to learn the answer. (CME,CE)
Medscape Medical News""
[Via Medscape Headlines]
Medscape CME:Alvimopan Shortens Postoperative Ileus
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From Medscape CME (registration required): Alvimopan Shortens Postoperative Ileus for 0.25 credits.
