September Observer Contents
Nephrology care
Dialysis might not be the right call for the very old
September '07
Weight training lightens physical, psychological loads
Study shows that resistance training during dialysis can counteract muscle wasting better than aerobic exercise
September '07
Mental Health Care
Tearing down walls between mind, body health
Pending bills seek to end inequity of insurance coverage for mental, physical illnesses
September '07
Opinions
This Issue: Antibiotic drug resistance
September '07
Genetic discoveries are in the news and on their way
September '07
Letters
Readers express views on drug ads, stem cells and Alzheimer's
September '07
Practice Management
No-frills space gives docs luxury of time
September '07
Reimbursement relies on timely processing by others
September '07
Practice Tips
E&M billing by the hour
September '07
FDA News
FDA review: Anemia drugs, aprotinin on panel's agenda
September '07
Research News
Breast density stirs debate over screening standards
September '07
Specialists mull incretin-based therapies for diabetics
September '07
Web extra: Hypothyroid treatments may help, but without resolving symptoms
September '07
Web extra: Benefits of statins may outweigh the risks for many patients
September '07
National Trends
Changes
in ambulatory medical care—1995 to 2005
September '07
Special Focus
Osteoarthritis
Evidence-based recommendations about care
September '07
College Watch
President’s Message
ACP develops guiding principles for customized MOC
September '07
Washington Perspective
SCHIP debate gives preview to '08 presidential campaign.
September '07
Regents vote to require flu shots for health workers
September '07
New Fellows
September '07
College News
Obituaries
John R. Hogness, MACP
Elias Abrutyn, MACP
Donald W. Chapman, MACP
Paul J. Lena, FACP
Richard D. Levere, MACP
Ian E. Rusted, MACP
September '07
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