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Antibiotics aren't effective for sinus infections, research finds

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012

A study involving 166 patients with sinus infections found that antibiotics are no better than placebo for treating acute sinusitis. Researchers found little difference in symptom improvement between patients on a 10-day course of amoxicillin and those taking a placebo. The findings appear in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Reuters (02/14)


Brief screening is effective for diagnosing cognitive disorders

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 16, 2012

No one diet is best for managing diabetes, experts say

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 14, 2012

Some baby formulas, cereal bars are found to have high arsenic levels

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012

Lifestyle changes, anti-obesity drugs help in weight loss

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012

Cognitive stimulation therapy effective for dementia patients

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012

Ingredients in toothpaste can irritate skin, aggravate rosacea

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 16, 2012

Obama budget includes $300 billion Medicare cut

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 14, 2012

Long waits for appointments, short visits irk patients

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012

St. Louis NP helps cardiac patients adopt healthier habits

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012


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AANP Fellows announce Dr. Loretta C. Ford award

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 20, 2012

AANP offices closed today

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 20, 2012

Dr. James O. Prochaska to open AANP Conference

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012

AANP Foundation Honors Dinner

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 16, 2012

Janice DeMartino named AANP Chief Operating Officer

AANP SmartBrief | Feb 16, 2012




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