The Nexus 

David D Palmer Health Sciences Library 

Volume 24 Number 2 2010 

CITATIONS OF INTEREST 

Commentary: “Who was caring for Mary?” revisited: a call for all academic physicians caring for patients to focus on systems and quality improvement. F Southwick et al. Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1648-50 

Observation and measurement of hand hygiene and patient identification improve compliance with patient safety practices. T Rosenthal et al.  Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1705-12 

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Fellowship Program: experience from 10 years of training quality scholars. M Splaine et al. Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1741-8 

Residents’ engagement in quality improvement: a systematic review of the literature. C Patow et al. Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1757-64 

Improving quality in an internal medicine residency program through a peer medical record audit. K Asao et al. Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1796-1802 

Skills of internal medicine residents in disclosing medical errors: a study using standardized patients. L Stroud et al. Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1803-8 

Remediation of the deficiencies of physicians across the continuum from medical school to practice: a thematic review of the literature. K Hauer et al. Academic Medicine December 2009; 84(12):1822-32 

The future of technology in health education: challenging the traditional delivery dogma. M Kittleson. American Journal of Health Education November/December 2009; 40(6):310-6 

The story of stuff: increasing environmental citizenship. A Versnik Nowak et al. American Journal of Health Education November/December 2009; 40(6):346-54 

Using fast food nutrition facts to make healthier menu selections. J Turley. American Journal of Health Education November/December 2009; 40(6):355-63 

Making evidence from research more relevant, useful, and actionable in policy, program planning, and practice: slips “twixt cup and lip”. L Green et al.  American Journal of Preventive Medicine December 2009; 37(6 S1):S187-S191 

The Active Living by Design National Program: community initiatives and lessons learned. P Bors et al. American Journal of Preventive Medicine December 2009; 37(6 S2):S313-S321 

Anatomy of normal human anterior cruciate ligament attachments evaluated by divided small bundles. K Hara et al. The American Journal of Sports Medicine December 2009; 37(12):2386-91 

Musculocutaneous nerve entrapment: an unusual complication after biceps tenodesis. H Ma et al. The American Journal of Sports Medicine December 2009; 37(12):2467-9 

Patient education for the treatment of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. K Nakamichi et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation November 2009; 90(11):1839-45 

Cauda equina syndrome: a literature review of its definition and clinical presentation. S Fraser et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation November 2009; 90(11):1964-8 

Slow walking speed and cardiovascular death in well functioning older adults: prospective cohort study. J Dumurgier et al. BMJ (British Medical Journal) November 2009; 339(7731):1187 

Climate change: is public health up to the job? I Roberts. BMJ (British Medical Journal) November 2009; 339(7732):1226-8 

Evaluating the causal relevance of diverse risk markers: horizontal systematic review. H Kuper et al. BMJ (British Medical Journal) November 2009; 339(7732):1240 

Use of vitamin and mineral supplements among Canadian adults. X Guo et al. Canadian Journal of Public Health September/October 2009; 100(5):357-60

Muscle imbalance and reduced ankle joint motion in people with hammer toe deformity. O Kwon et al. Clinical Biomechanics October 2009; 24(8):670-5 

Contemporary topics in the management of cervical pain. T Hudgins et al. Disease-a-Month December 2009; 55(12):719-56 

Local and global subaxial cervical spine biomechanics after single-level fusion or cervical arthroplasty. M Finn et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(10):1520-7 

Does walking change the Romberg sign? G Findlay et al. European Spine Journal 2009; 18(10):1528-31 

Sciatic nerve blockade: a survey of orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists in North America and the United Kingdom. P Hamilton et al. Foot & Ankle International December 2009; 30(12):1196-1201 

Television viewing and unhealthy diet: implications for children and media interventions. J Harris et al. Health Communication October-November 2009; 24(7):660-73 

Special issue on demography and cultural macroevolution. J Steele ed. et al. Human Biology April-June 2009; 81(2-3):105-388 

Psychosocial dimensions of exceptional longevity: a qualitative exploration of centenarians’ experiences, personality, and life strategies. C Darviri et al. International Journal of Aging and Human Development 2009; 69(2):101-8 

Efficacy of manual/musculoskeletal medicine treatments in the lumbar region. Report of the International Academy of Manual/Musculoskeletal Medicine. O Airaksinen et al. International Musculoskeletal Medicine September 2009; 31(3):115-9 

A painful heel. D Wardleworth. International Musculoskeletal Medicine September 2009; 31(3):129-30 

Clearly distinct: outcomes of initiative to increase integration of osteopathic principles and practice at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. K Steele et al. JAOA (The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association) November 2009; 109(11):579-90 

Student performance on Levels 1 and 2-CE of COMLEX-USA: do elective upper-level undergraduate science courses matter? S Wong et al. JAOA (The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association) November 2009; 109(11):592-8 

Osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of notalgia paresthetica. B Richardson et al. JAOA (The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association) November 2009; 109(11):605-8 

Golf-related stress fractures: a structured review of the literature. A Lee. JCCA (Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association) December 2009; 53(4):290-9 

Conservative management of posterior interosseous neuropathy in an elite baseball pitcher’s return to play: a case report and review of the literature. A Robb et al. JCCA (Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association) December 2009; 53(4):300-10 

Psoas major: a case report and review of its anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical implications. S Sajko et al. JCCA (Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association) December 2009; 53(4):311-8 

Anatomy and physical examination of the knee menisci: a narrative review of the orthopedic literature. M Chivers et al. JCCA (Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association) December 2009; 53(4):319-33 

The adult body: how age, gender, and body mass index are related to body image. M Ǻlgars et al. Journal of Aging and Health December 2009; 21(8):1112-32 

The relationship between obesity, physical activity, and physical function in older adults. D Riebe et al. Journal of Aging and Health December 2009; 21(8):1159-78 

A systematic review of the therapeutic effects of Reiki. S vanderVaart et al. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine November 2009; 15(11):1157-69 

Cross-cultural comparison of visitors to CAM practitioners in the United States and Norway. A Steinsbekk et al. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine November 2009; 15(11):1201-7 

Footfall dynamics for racewalkers and runners barefoot on compliant surfaces. J Wilson et al. Journal of Biomechanics November 2009; 42(15):2472-8 

Gait posture estimation using wearable acceleration and gyro sensors. R Takeda et al. Journal of Biomechanics November 2009; 42(15):2486-94 

Towards a medicine of the whole person – knowledge, practice and holism in the care of the sick. A Miles. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):887-90 

The basis of medical knowledge: judgement, objectivity and the history of ideas. M Loughlin. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):935-40 

On a Medicine of the Whole Person: away from scientistic reductionism and towards the embrace of the complex in clinical practice. A Miles. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):941-9 

“We hold these truths to be self-evident”: deconstructing ‘evidence-based’ medical practice. I Devisch et al. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):950-4 

The intended and unintended consequences of clinical guidelines. R Shackelton et al. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):1035-42 

Translating evidence into practice: how good is good enough? C Cooke. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):1187-9 

Making sense of health statistics? E Shahar. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice December 2009; 15(6):1217-9 

Evidence-based approaches to managing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. T King et al. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health November/December 2009; 54(6):430-44 

Diverse women’s beliefs about weight gain in pregnancy. S Groth et al. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health November/December 2009; 54(6):452-7 

Contemporary childbirth education models. D Walker et al. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health November/December 2009; 54(6):469-76 

Risk of childhood asthma in relation to the timing of early child care exposures. M Gurka et al. The Journal of Pediatrics December 2009; 155(6):781-7.e1 

Associations between physical activity, fitness, and academic achievement. L Kwak et al. The Journal of Pediatrics December 2009; 155(6):914-8.e1 

Effects of physiotherapy in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a systematic review of the literature. T Kromer et al. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine October 2009; 41(11):870-80 

Effect of biomagnetic therapy versus physiotherapy for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. G Gremion et al. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine November 2009; 41(13):1090-5 

Use of low-frequency electrical stimulation for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. M Stratton et al. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association November/December 2009; 99(6):481-8 

Thoracic outlet syndrome part 1: clinical manifestations, differentiation and treatment pathways. L Watson et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):586-95 

The effect of age on lumbar range of motion: a systematic review. P Intolo et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):596-604 

Video based measurement of sagittal range of spinal motion in young and older adults. Y Kuo et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):618-22 

Reliability, validity and diagnostic accuracy of palpation of the sciatic, tibial and common peroneal nerves in the examination of low back related leg pain. J Walsh et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):623-9 

Cervical musculoskeletal impairment is common in elders with headache. S Uthaikhup et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):636-41 

Informed consent practices of physiotherapists in the treatment of low back pain. A Fenety et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):654-60 

The effect of therapeutic exercise on activation of the deep cervical flexor muscles in people with chronic neck pain. G Jull et al. Manual Therapy December 2009; 14(6):696-701 

Magnetic stimulation as therapy: unlocking depression, chronic pain and more. Mayo Clinic Health Letter December 2009; 27(12):1-3

Dementia: the latest developments at the finest specialty institutions, plus management tips from the experts. J Bendix et al. Medical Economics December 2009; 86(23):34-5 

Toward a performing arts medicine definition of performing arts. R Manchester. Medical Problems of Performing Artists September 2009; 24(3):101-2 

Analysis of the frequency of postural flaws during violin performance. N Kruta de Araújo et al. Medical Problems of Performing Artists September 2009; 24(3):108-12 

Big five personality traits and marching music injuries. J Levy et al. Medical Problems of Performing Artists September 2009; 24(3):135-40 

Electrical impedance myography: background, current state, and future directions. S Rutkove. Muscle & Nerve December 2009; 40(6):936-46 

Peripheral nerve size in normals and patients with polyneuropathy: an ultrasound study. C Zaidman et al. Muscle & Nerve December 2009; 40(6):960-6 

Motor control exercise for chronic low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. L Costa et al. Physical Therapy December 2009; 89(12):1275-86 

Spinal manipulative therapy has an immediate effect on thermal pain sensitivity in people with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. J Bialosky et al. Physical Therapy December 2009; 89(12):1292-1303 

New models for primary care are needed for osteoarthritis. K Dziedzic et al. Physical Therapy December 2009; 89(12):1371-8 

Assessment of clinical components of physiotherapy undergraduate education: are there any issues with gender? J Hammond. Physiotherapy December 2009; 95(4):266-72 

Teaching and learning communication skills in physiotherapy: what is done and how should it be done? R Parry et al. Physiotherapy December 2009; 95(4):294-301 

Using consensus methods in developing clinical guidelines for exercise in managing persistent low back pain. A Jackson et al. Physiotherapy December 2009; 95(4):302-11 

Connecting classroom to clinical practice: a comparison of programs. P Fortsch et al. Radiologic Technology November/December 2009; 81(2):112-21 

Patient-centered care. A Reynolds. Radiologic Technology November/December 2009; 81(2):133-47 

The kinematic relationships of the upper cervical spine. Y Morishita et al. Spine November 2009; 34(24):2642-5 

Ultrasound and nerve stimulation-guided L5 nerve root block. M Sato et al. Spine November 2009; 34(24):2669-73 

Disc height and segmental motion as risk factors for recurrent lumbar disc herniation. K Kim et al. Spine November 2009; 34(24):2674-8 

Comparison of the effectiveness of three manual physical therapy techniques in a subgroup of patients with low back pain who satisfy a clinical prediction rule: a randomized clinical trial. J Cleland et al. Spine December 2009; 34(25):2720-9 

Effects of scoliosis on respiratory muscle strength in patients with neuromuscular disorders. D Inal-Ince et al. The Spine Journal December 2009; 9(12):981-6 

Digital versus plain film imaging in the operating room: cost and safety considerations. D Resnick. The Spine Journal December 2009; 9(12):1035-6 

Preseason strength training for rugby union: the general and specific preparatory phases. G Corcoran et al. Strength and Conditioning Journal December 2009; 31(6):66-74 

Healthcare employees’ progression through disability benefits. C Hawley et al. Work 2009; 34(1):53-66 

Self-reported pain and physical signs for musculoskeletal disorders in the upper body region among Los Angeles garment workers. P Wang et al. Work 2009; 34(1):79-87