Physician Update Spring 2014
Articles in this Issue
Cover
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Removing Embedded Inferior Vena Cava FiltersUntil now, a patient with an inferior vena cava filter that’s become trapped in the vessel might have had no option for its removal and faced a lifetime of health risks and anticoagulant therapy.
Gastroenterology
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and PregnancyHaving Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis doesn't have to mean a life without children.
Rehabilitation
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The Science of HopeA positive outlook really does help people recover from devastating illness or injury.
Psychiatry
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For Mild TBI: An Eye on the SleepyJohns Hopkins research indicates that sleep can help physicians diagnose mild traumatic brain injury and also predict its outcome.
Orthopaedics
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Getting Ahead of the Curve: A Fresh Take on ScoliosisNot every case worsens with time. The key is knowing when treatment is needed—and when it is not.
Continuing Medical Education
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Mark Your CalendarA sampling of upcoming Continuing Medical Education events.