| Date | Subject |
| 10/24/2008 | |
| Abiraterone Acetate Has Antitumour Activity in Prostate Cancer: Presented at EORTC-NCI-AACR |
| BMS-690514 Demonstrates Disease Control in Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Presented at EORTC-NCI-AACR |
| Celecoxib Active in Colorectal Adenoma Chemoprevention: Presented at UEGW |
| Depression Increases Exacerbations, Hospitalisations in Patients With COPD |
| Even Mild Sleep Apnoea Increases Cardiovascular Risk |
| Flexible Dosing of Infliximab Ensures Long-Term Response in Crohn's Disease: Presented at UEGW |
| GLP-1 Analogue GTP-010 Reduces Pain in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Presented at UEGW |
| Glucocorticoids Not as Effective in Obese Patients With Asthma |
| MDV3100 Demonstrates Antitumour Activity in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: EORTC-NCI-AACR |
| New Test May Accurately Measure Patients' Response to Cystic Fibrosis Therapy |
| No Benefit to Methotrexate Induction and Maintenance Therapy in Crohn's Disease: Presented at UEGW |
| Oral Fumarate Reduces Disease Activity in Relapsing-Remitting MS |
| Palonosetron Reduces Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Presented at ASA |
| 10/23/2008 | |
| American Heart Association Publishes Statement on Post-Cardiac Arrest Care |
| Beta-Blockers May Increase Mortality After Noncardiac Surgery in Patients With Anaemia: Presented at ASA |
| Depression During Pregnancy Can Double Risk of Preterm Delivery |
| Dexmedetomidine Reduces Respiratory Depression in Patients Undergoing Monitored Anaesthesia Care: Presented at ASA |
| European Medicines Agency Recommends Suspension of Rimonabant |
| Neratinib Has Limited Efficacy in Patients With Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Presented at EORTC-NCI-AACR |
| Novel 4-Drug Regimen Highly Active Against Nonresponsive Helicobacter Pylori: Presented at UEGW |
| Picoplatin in Combination With 5-Fluorouracil and Leucovorin (FOLPI) Has Potential Neuropathy-Sparing Effect in Colorectal Cancer: Presented at EORTC-NCI-AACR |
| Preoperative Statins Offer Lower Mortality, Less Need for Haemodialysis After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Presented at ASA |
| Research Identifies Markers of Response to Treatment With Cetuximab/Irinotecan in Patients With Primary Colorectal Cancer Metastases: Presented at EORTC-NCI-AACR |
| Soluble Fibre Alleviates Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Presented at UEGW |
| Tesofensine Produces Double the Weight Loss as Currently Approved Obesity Drugs |
| 10/22/2008 | |
| Aspirin Reduces Colorectal Adenoma Risk in High-Risk Patients: Presented at UEGW |
| Certolizumab Pegol Effective in Patients With Crohn's Disease Who Have Failed Infliximab Therapy: Presented at UEGW |
| Darunavir Receives Expanded Indication From FDA for Treatment-Naïve Adults |
| Modified-Release Mesalazine Effective, Safe, and Useful for Patients With Refractory Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at UEGW |
| Nice Issues Guidance on the Use of Spinal Cord Stimulation to Treat Chronic Pain |
| Patients on Dialysis Have a Significantly Higher Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death |
| Possible Cardiac Arrest in Healthy Patients During Spinal Anaesthesia Requires Strict Monitoring: Presented at ASA |
| Propofol Reduces Postoperative Vomiting in Children: Presented at ASA |
| Prucalopride Significantly Improves Symptoms in Chronic Constipation: Presented at UEGW |
| Surgery and Long-Term Esomeprazole Therapy Both Effective in Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease: Presented at UEGW |
| Time to Resolution of Symptoms With Mesalazine Depends on Ulcerative Colitis Severity: Presented at UEGW |
| Ultrasound Screening Criteria for Diagnosing Polycystic Kidney Disease Proposed |
| Updated Treatment Recommendations for Type 2 Diabetes Released |
| 10/21/2008 | |
| 3-D Doppler Ultrasound Accurately Identifies Breast Cancer |
| Alitretinoin Approved in France for Adults With Chronic Hand Eczema |
| Bowel Ultrasound an Alternative to Colonoscopy in Diagnosing Relapsed Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at UEGW |
| Certolizumab Pegol Induces Mucosal Healing and Clinical Remission in Crohn's Disease: Presented at UEGW |
| Dexmedetomidine Reduces Infection Rate, Delirium, and ICU Length of Stay When Compared With Midazolam: Presented at ASA |
| Early Steroid Elimination Does Not Compromise Kidney Function in Transplant Patients |
| Education, Demanding Occupations Protect Against Onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment |
| Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Treatment, Management of GERD |
| Long-Term Therapy With Infliximab Proves Effective and Safe in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Presented at UEGW |
| Markers of Inflammation, Blood-Clotting Tied to Hazards of Intermittent HIV Treatment |
| Natalizumab Reduces Hospitalisation Rates in Patients With Crohn's Disease: Presented at UEGW |
| New MRI Technique May Identify Cervical Cancer Early |
| Pregabalin Reduces Chronic Neuropathic Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Presented at ASA |
| Propofol Associated with Increased Infections in Critically Ill Patients: Presented at ASA |
| Regular Exercise Reduces Risk of Severe Stroke, Improves Long-Term Recovery |
| Sponge Tracking by Bar Code or Radio Frequency Can Be Cost Effective: Presented at ACS |
| 10/20/2008 | |
| CD56 Immunohistochemistry Identifies Residual Multiple Myeloma in Bone Marrow Specimens: Presented at ASCP |
| Chest Scans May Help Monitor Spread of Head and Neck Cancer in High-Risk Patients |
| Histological Findings Reliable in Specific Gene-Fusion Prostate Cancer After Dutasteride Therapy: Presented at ASCP |
| Infants at Greatly Increased Risk of Sedation-Related Events in Cardiac Catheterisation Lab: Presented at AAP |
| Laparotomy Key to Staging Neuroendocrine Cancer: Presented at ACS |
| Low Birth Weight Linked to Haemangioma in Infants |
| MicroRNAs Used to Diagnose and Classify Renal-Cell Carcinoma: Presented at ASCP |
| Post-Heart Transplant Hypertension Typically Missed on Office Blood Pressure Measurement: Presented at AAP |
| Probable Diagnoses of Biopsied Mediastinal Lymph Nodes Are Revealed: Presented at ASCP |
| Sugammadex Reverses Shallow and Profound Rocuronium-Induced Neuromuscular Blocks: Presented at ASA |
| Use of Beta-Blockers Before Surgery Increases Risk of MI, Death After Surgery |
| Use of Dye Can Help Prevent Vasoplegic Syndrome After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Presented at ACS |
| 10/17/2008 | |
| Aminophylline an Effective Diuretic for Critically Ill Children With Respiratory Diseases: Presented at AAP |
| Aspirin Does Not Prevent Heart Attacks in High-Risk Patients |
| Breast Imaging and Reporting Data System Subcategories Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in Mammographic Reports: Presented at ASCP |
| Certain Antipsychotic Medications May Increase Risk for Heart Disease |
| Check Margins, Wait for Breast Reconstruction in Younger Women With DCIS: Presented at ACS |
| Combining Diagnostic Techniques Can Improve Surveillance and Follow-Up of Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia in HIV Patients: Presented at ASCP |
| Ductal Carcinoma With Lobular Features Differs From Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Presented at ASCP |
| Ethex Recalls 3 Lots of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Due to Oversized Tablets |
| Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology Identifies Noncompliance in Children Taking Antituberculous Medication: Presented at ASCP |
| Infliximab May Not Prevent Fistulas in Patients With Crohn's Disease: Presented at ACS |
| Laparoscopic Better Than Open Approach for Donor Site Preparation: Presented at ACS |
| Massive Transfusion Protocol Saves Lives: Presented at ACS |
| Measuring Endothelial Dysfunction by Doppler Ultrasonography Predicts Cardiovascular Risk Early: Presented at ASCP |
| Smallest Thyroid Nodules Can Metastasise Aggressively: Presented at ACS |
| Two Lungs With Bypass Better Than One for IPF: Presented at ACS |
| Use of Infliximab Does Not Reduce Rate of Fistulas in Patients With Crohn's Disease: Presented at ACS |
| Watch and Wait After Neoadjuvant Therapy for Colorectal Cancer: Presented at ACS |
| 10/16/2008 | |
| FDA Approves Denileukin Diftitox for Patients With Recurrent Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma |
| FDA Approves Labeling Changes, Boxed Warning for Efalizumab |
| Helium Proves Better Than Oxygen for Opening Airways of Infants With Bronchiolitis: Presented at AAP |
| Men With Intracranial Hypertension Have a Higher Risk of Vision Loss Than Women |
| Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel Approved in Australia for Metastatic Breast Cancer |
| Neoadjuvant Therapy May Mask Extent of Oesophageal Cancer: Presented at ACS |
| Pirfenidone Approved in Japan for Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
| Study Finds Thyroid Disorder a Risk Factor for Developing Glaucoma |
| 10/15/2008 | |
| Expanded Donor Criteria Adversely Affect Kidney Function in Recipients: Presented at ACS |
| Insomnia in Women With Breast Cancer Linked to Heart Rate Dysregulation |
| Older Donors Lead to Late Hepatic Artery Thrombosis in Liver Recipients: Presented at ACS |
| Risk of Stroke, MI, and Death Persists One Year After Discontinuation of Rofecoxib Treatment |
| 10/14/2008 | |
| Additional Risk Factors Plus Current Guidelines Better Predict Severe Disease Among Preterm Infants: Presented at AAP |
| Daily Vitamin D Recommendations for Children Doubled: Presented at AAP |
| Efavirenz-Based Therapies Associated With Better Outcomes in HIV Patients in Developing Countries |
| Episodic Amiodarone Treatment Appears to Worsen Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation |
| Evidence-Based Use of Beta-Blockers Before Aneurysm Repair Improves Outcomes: Presented at ACS |
| Health Canada Approves Liquid Immune Globulin IV for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy |
| More Effective Treatment Identified for Convergence Insufficiency |
| Most Patients Do Not Undergo Recommended Stress Test to Confirm Need for Elective Angioplasty |
| Myocardial Infarction Increases Mortality Risk in Some Surgical Patients: Presented at ACS |
| Off-Label Medication Use Common in Critically Ill Children: Presented at AAP |
| Vitamin B Supplementation Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease |
| Vitamin K Does Not Reduce Bone Mineral Density Loss in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopaenia |
| Warning Label for Acetaminophen With Codeine to Include Nursing Mothers With Ultra-Rapid Metabolisers |
| 10/13/2008 | |
| Combination of Sunlight Exposure, Low Antioxidant Levels May Place Older Adults at Risk for Eye Disease |
| Tumour Removal, Immunotherapy Can Reverse Progress of Newly Recognised Anti-NMDA-Receptor Encephalitis |
| Vitamin D Deficiency May Be More Common in People With Parkinson's Disease |
| 10/10/2008 | |
| Delayed-Release Mesalamine Effective for Treating Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at ACG |
| FDA Approves C1 Inhibitor Protein for the Prevention of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks |
| FDA Approves Drug to Prevent Joint Damage in Children with Haemophilia A |
| FDA Approves Quetiapine Fumarate for the Treatment of Bipolar Depression, Mania |
| Granulated Mesalamine Maintains Remission in Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at ACG |
| Pantoprazole Relieves Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Infants: Presented at ACG |
| Rabeprazole Decreases Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Adolescents: Presented at ACG |
| Study Finds Carotid Endarterectomy Safe in Elders |
| 10/09/2008 | |
| Ambrisentan Improves Walking Distance Over the Long Term in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Presented at ERS |
| Antidepressants Could Improve Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Presented at ACG |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Comparing With Budesonide and Theophylline in Japanese Adult Patients With Asthma: Presented at ERS |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Maintenance and Reliever Therapy Result in Similar or Better Asthma Control Compared With Conventional Treatment: Presented at ERS |
| Children With Cystic Fibrosis Not Well Covered by Guidelines for Vitamin D Needs |
| FDA Approves Silodosin for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
| Histamine Dihydrochloride Approved in Europe for Prevention of Relapse in Patients With AML |
| Nebulised Formoterol Improves Airway Function in COPD Subjects Receiving Maintenance Tiotropium: Presented at ERS |
| Nerve Stimulation an Effective Alternative Therapy for Hemicrania Continua |
| Paracetamol Use in Infancy and Risk of Asthma in Children Aged 6 to 7 Years: Presented at ERS |
| Solifenacin Shows Rapid Improvement in Overactive Bladder Symptoms |
| Statins May Decrease Incidence of Advanced Adenomatous Colon Polyps: Presented at ACG |
| Steroid Treatment for Relative Adrenal Insufficiency Offers No Benefit in Preemies |
| Theophylline Plus Inhaled Beclomethasone Better Than Beclomethasone Alone in Smokers With Asthma: Presented at ERS |
| 10/08/2008 | |
| Adalimumab Improves and Maintains Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Crohn's Disease: Presented at ACG |
| Cerebral Microbleeds More Common in Blacks Than in Whites |
| Childhood Asthma Often Under-Recognised, Under-Diagnosed |
| Cyclic Combined HRT Regimen via Patch, Gel Associated With Decreased Risk of MI |
| Infliximab May Pose No Additional Risk of Cancer or Infection in Patients With Crohn's Disease: Presented at ACG |
| Infliximab or Combination With Azathioprine Better in Crohn's Disease Than Azathioprine Alone: Presented at ACG |
| Novel Imaging Approach May Assist in Predicting Success of Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation |
| Once-Daily Glycopyrronium Bromide (NVA237) Provides Sustained 24-Hour Bronchodilation for COPD: Presented at ERS |
| Single and Combined Inhaled Drug Therapies Similarly Effective in Reducing Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Presented at ERS |
| Tadalafil Improves Exercise Capacity and Delays Time to Clinical Worsening in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Presented at ERS |
| TAK-390MR Maintains Treatment and Relieves Multiple Symptoms in Patients With Healed Erosive Oesophagitis: Presented at ACG |
| US Task Force Changes Its Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening |
| Varenicline Effective in Smoking Cessation for Smokers With Chronic Diseases: Presented at ERS |
| 10/07/2008 | |
| Aclidinium Has Similar Bronchodilatory Effects to Tiotropium: Presented at ERS |
| Circumcision Not Associated With Reduced Risk of HIV for Men Who Have Sex With Men |
| Finasteride Does Not Increase Hip Fracture Risk in Men With Enlarged Prostate |
| Infants Born After 40 Weeks Gestation Have a Higher Risk of Impaired Health, Death |
| Occasional Memory Loss Tied to Lower Brain Volume |
| Patients in Minimally Conscious State Feel Pain, May Need Painkilling Treatment |
| Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease at Increased Risk of Vitamin D Deficiencies |
| Study Reveals Pros and Cons of 2-Point and Whole-Leg Ultrasonography |
| 10/06/2008 | |
| Alternatives for Radiation of Low-Grade Glioma Prove Effective in Paediatric Patients |
| Bipolar Disorder in Children Appears Likely to Continue Into Young Adulthood |
| Flu Vaccine Not Associated With Reduced Hospitalisations or Outpatient Visits Among Young Children |
| Health Canada Approves Lenalidomide for Treatment of Multiple Myeloma |
| Inhaled Dry-Powder Mannitol Safety and Efficacy for Patients With Bronchiectasis: Presented at ERS |
| Major Study of Opiate Use in Children's Hospitals Provides Simple Steps to Alleviate Harm |
| New Therapeutic Treatment Approach Improves Survival in Oesophageal Cancer Patients |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnoea-Hypopnoea Treatment Reduces Blood Pressure in Patients With Systemic Hypertension: Presented at ERS |
| Omalizumab Reduces Exacerbations of Moderate to Severe Persistent Allergic Asthma Independent of Former Smoking Status: Presented at ERS |
| Once-Daily Inhaled Tiotropium Has Some Benefits in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Presented at ERS |
| Procalcitonin Can Help Identify Infants at High Risk for Serious Bacterial Infections |
| Prostate Cancer Mortality Is Higher for Overweight Men With High Insulin Secretion Prior to Diagnosis |
| 10/03/2008 | |
| Endocrine Society Releases Guidelines on the Treatment of Paediatric Obesity |
| 10/02/2008 | |
| Acupressure Treatment Lowers Anxiety Levels in Children Before Surgery |
| FDA Approves Atazanavir Boosted With Ritonavir for Treatment-Naïve HIV Patients |
| Fibre Optic Technology Has Potential to Improve Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment |
| Maraviroc Shows Efficacy Over 48 Weeks in Drug-Resistant Patients With R5 HIV |
| Questionnaire Can Predict Whether Patients Will Adhere to Physical Therapy After Spine Surgery |
| Second Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer Reduces Survival Rates |
| Women With History of Dieting at Risk for Higher Weight Gain During Pregnancy |
| 10/01/2008 | |
| Beta-Blockers Reduce Mortality in Patients With COPD After Vascular Surgery |
| Childhood Wheezing With Rhinovirus Can Increase Asthma Odds 10-Fold |
| Depression Linked to Higher Death Rates From All Causes Among Elderly With Diabetes |
| Hay Fever May Be Best Treated With Self-Adjusted Dosing |
| Low-Dose Conjugated Oestrogen Combination Helps Improve Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women: Presented at NAMS |
| Patients With Kidney Cancer, Lowered Kidney Function May Benefit From Tissue-Sparing Surgery |
| Rivaroxaban Approved in EU for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolic Events |
| Study Confirms Most Adults Under Age 50 Rarely Need Colorectal Screening |
| Three Genes, Risk Score Can Facilitate Risk Prediction of Gout |
