A publication of the South Dakota State Medical Association

Table of Contents - January 2008

President’s Comments

• Outside Influences on Physician Prescription Patterns--Tony L. Berg, MD

Alliance News

• Belong, Make a Difference and Grow--Grace Wellman, SDSMA Alliance President

Editorial

• Happy New Year!--H. Bruce Vogt, Co-Editor

Journal

• The State of South Dakota's Child: 2007, Part 1--Ann L. Wilson PhD
• Premature Ovarian Failure: A Phenotypic Expression of Fragile X Premutation--Kristin Holoch, MSIV; Quinn Stein, MS; Jason Flanagan, MS; Keith Hansen, MD

Pharmacology Focus

• A New Option for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia--Michael Lemon, PharmD

Special Features

• DAKOTACARE Update: Compliance
• On Call: Resistant Organisms
• Doctor of the Day Calendar
• A Doctor's Story--Matthew P. Owens, MD
• Quality Focus: Medicare Physician Quality Reporting Initiative
• 2008 South Dakota Legislative Directory

Member News

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• For Your Benefit
• Congress Considers Electronic Prescribing Mandate
• Advance Directive Brochure Now Available
• Medical Student Section Thankful for Support
• Member Recognition
• The Issue Is...
• Medicare Cuts Avoided...For Now
• SDSMA Practice Tips
• Two More NPI Deadlines Fast Approaching
• South Dakota eHealth Collaborative

For the Record

• CME Events