Quick Links
SMJ Current Issue
- Scedosporium apiospermum Infection Presenting as a Pneumothorax and Cavitary Lung Lesions in a Patient with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- Invasive Cancer in a Diminutive Rectal Polyp Amidst Internal Hemorrhoids Detected by Rectal Retroflexion
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Managing Hemoglobin A1c and Beyond
- Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Distinct Clinicopathologic Entity
- Clostridium difficile: An Update for the Primary Care Clinician
- Public Health Response to a Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Outbreak Among Guatemalans in Tennessee, 2007
- Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Proximal Intercessory Prayer (STEPP) on Auditory and Visual Impairments in Rural Mozambique
- Goals for HbA1c Need To Be Individualized Based on Clinical Judgment, Instead of Third Party Recommendations
- Proximal Intercessory Prayer
News
Tai chi for fibromyalgia Wang et al conducted a single-blind, randomized trial to assess whether tai chi benefits fibromyalgia patients. Tai chi was compared... more...
AHRQ Effective Healthcare Program Announcement on Bariatric Surgery
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Program is pleased to announce that key questions have been proposed for the... more...
A FREE educational webinar on ICD-10 Implementation: Preparing for the Future. more… Read More →
Read More From News »Information
Join SMA Now and receive a complimentary individual membership to AirMed and access to the discounted SMA Family Option upgrade. See what others have... more...
View Leadership Modules on MedEd On-Demand
Gain invaluable knowledge from experienced leaders by using SMA™s MedEd On-Demand Library. See the available leadership modules by visiting the SMA... more...
SMA is committed to developing young physician leaders by offering live educational conferences. Chief and Senior Residents are encouraged to attend... more...
Read More From Information »Events
February, 2011 CME Cruise to the Hawaiian Islands
Winter Conference on Issues in Women’s Health February 5-12, 2011 A CME Cruise to the Hawaiian Islands Aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines ms Pride... more...
March, 2011 CME Cruise to the Mexican Riviera
Pharmacotherapy Update 2011: Focus on Newly FDA Approved Medications, Safety Information and New Information on Older Medications March 5-12, 2011 A... more...
December, 2010 CME Cruise to the Western Caribbean
Pulmonary Medicine Review: Pearls for Improved Practice 7-Day CME Cruise to the Western Caribbean To Ring-in the New Year Aboard Holland Americas ms... more...
Read More From Events »Practice Management
Coffee with Coker
A FREE educational webinar on ICD-10 Implementation: Preparing for the Future.
Continue reading: Coffee with CokerCMS Level I Compliance to Version 5010 – D.0 Fast Approaching.
Some of the important dates in the implementation process are: Effective Date of the regulation: March 17, 2009 Level I Compliance by: December 31, 2010 Level II Compliance by: December 31, 2011 All covered entities have to be fully compliant on: January 1, 2012
Continue reading: CMS Level I Compliance to Version 5010 – D.0 Fast Approaching.CMS Help in 5010 and ICD-10 Transitions
Have questions about the Version 5010 and ICD-10 transition? CMS is here to help! We have resources for providers, vendors, and payers to prepare for the transition. Fact sheets available for educating staff and others about the transition include: The ICD-10 Transition: An Introduction ICD-10 Basics...
Continue reading: CMS Help in 5010 and ICD-10 Transitions Read More From Practice Management »Press Releases
New NIH website offers easy access to information on bone health
For Immediate Release, Thursday, August 12, 2010, Contact: Trish Reynolds 301-496-8190 A new Web resource providing people with the latest science-based information on bone health and bone disease is available through the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center (NRC).
Continue reading: New NIH website offers easy access to information on bone healthStudy Finds High Rate of Burnout in Medical Students
By Third Year of Medical School, Over 40 Percent Are Burned Out Philadelphia, Pa. (August 3, 2010) – More than 40 percent of third-year medical students have symptoms of moderate to severe burnout, according to a study in the August Southern Medical Journal, official journal of the Southern Medical Association. The...
Continue reading: Study Finds High Rate of Burnout in Medical StudentsCould Saw Palmetto Cause Acute Pancreatitis?
Second Case Report Links Popular Herbal Treatment to Pancreatitis Philadelphia, Pa. July, 2010 – The herbal medication saw palmetto—widely used as an “alternative” treatment for prostate problems—may be a cause of acute pancreatitis, reports the July Southern Medical Journal, official journal of the...
Continue reading: Could Saw Palmetto Cause Acute Pancreatitis?Simple Steps Could Prevent Many Swimming Pool Deaths
Problems with Pool Maintenance and Lifeguards Contribute to Fatal Drownings Study Finds Philadelphia, Pa. July, 2010 – Correcting problems like cloudy water and inattentive lifeguards could prevent many drowning deaths in swimming pools, according to a study in the July Southern Medical Journal, official journal...
Continue reading: Simple Steps Could Prevent Many Swimming Pool DeathsSouthern Medical Association Takes Position on Breast Cancer Screening
Birmingham, Alabama As an organization that has historically championed the well being of patients by advocating for physician patient relationships which ensure optimal patient care and well being, the Southern Medical Association (SMA)* urges caution in the development, interpretation, and presentation of guidelines...
Continue reading: Southern Medical Association Takes Position on Breast Cancer Screening Read More From Press Releases »