| Date | Subject |
| 01/31/2012 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing May Predict Survival After Liver Transplantation |
| FDA Approves Ivacaftor to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis |
| FDA Approves New Combination Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes |
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Shown to Increase Detection of Colorectal Cancer |
| New Guidelines on the Use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement |
| Prostate Size May Help Predict Cancer Severity |
| Radial Artery Grafting During CABG Improves Mortality in Older Patients versus Vein Grafting: Presented at STS |
| Risks of Pregnancy via Egg Donation Similar for Older Women Than Younger Recipients |
| Technique Provides New Option for Breast Reconstruction After Radiation Therapy |
| Weight-Mismatched Heart Transplants Prove as Successful as Weight-Matched Transplants: Presented at STS |
| Young Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Fare Well With Mechanical Valves: Presented at STS |
| 01/30/2012 | |
| Children With Burns Covering >60% of Total Body Surface Area at Risk for Morbidity, Mortality |
| Children With Burns Covering >60% of Total Body Surface Area at Risk for Morbidity, Mortality |
| CT Shows Unreliability in Assessing Cartilage Invasion From Advanced Laryngeal Carcinoma: Presented at MHNCS |
| Differences in Systolic BP Between Left and Right Arm Could Indicate Vascular Disease |
| Elevated BMI Linked to Greater Extent, Severity of Degenerative Disc Disease |
| FDA Approves Vismodegib for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma |
| Four-Week Vaccination Regimen Knocks Out Early Breast Cancer Tumours |
| Genetic Risk Factors for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Are More Common in Latino Children |
| HIV-Positive Patients Show Poorer Response to Head and Neck Cancer Treatments: Presented at MHNCS |
| Oral Temperature Changes May Predict Mucositis Severity With Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Presented at MHNCS |
| Osteoradionecrosis Remains a Chronic Complication of Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Presented at MHNCS |
| PET/CT Useful in Detecting Post-treatment Cancer Recurrence, but False-Positive Rate Is High: Presented at MHNCS |
| QUANTEC Criteria are Not Sufficient to Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Presented at MHNCS |
| Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit for Non-Insulin Treated Patients With Diabetes |
| Smokers With Barrett’s Oesophagus are at High Risk of Developing Oesophageal Cancer |
| 01/27/2012 | |
| Bedwetting Can Be Due to Undiagnosed Constipation in Children |
| CD4 Levels Can Predict Laryngeal Cancer Treatment Response: Presented at MHNCS |
| Chemoradiation Improves Outcomes in a Subset of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Presented at MHNCS |
| Diagnostic Test Could Revolutionise Care of Patients With Gliomas |
| Exacerbation Severity Can Be Reliably Assessed With the COPD Assessment Test |
| FDA Approves Axitinib for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma |
| FDA Approves Once-Weekly Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes |
| Genetic Variation Linked to Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw |
| HPV Virus 3 Times More Common in Men Than Women: Presented at MHNCS |
| Lung Clearance Index Can Detect Early Lung Disease in Children With Cystic Fibrosis |
| Rapid Discontinuation of Prednisone After Kidney Transplantation Found Safe |
| Researchers Suggest Patient-Centred Approach to Replacing ICDs |
| 01/26/2012 | |
| AAN Calls on Neurologists to Begin Screening Patients for Abuse |
| Genetic Abnormalities May Cause Cerebral Palsy |
| Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought |
| Middle-Age Risk Factors Drive Greater Lifetime Risk for Heart Disease |
| New Lung Cancer Assay Better Than Existing Methods at Predicting Survival After Surgery |
| New Lung Cancer Assay Better Than Existing Methods at Predicting Survival After Surgery |
| Poorly Controlled Diabetes Affects Hearing Loss, Especially in Women |
| 01/25/2012 | |
| Brachytherapy Has Reduced Mortality Rates in Patients With High-Risk Prostate Cancer |
| FDA Approves Levetiracetam for Infants With Partial Onset Seizures |
| High Animal Fat Diet Increases Gestational Diabetes Risk |
| HPV Vaccine Does Not Trigger Autoimmune Conditions |
| Interferon Beta-1a Approved in the EU for Patients at Risk of Developing MS |
| Men at Higher Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment Than Women |
| NICE Publishes Guidance on New Generation Cardiac CT Scanners |
| Study Helps ID Risk Factors for Pregnancy-Related Subarachnoid Haemorrhage |
| Study Supports Mixed Lipid Emulsion to Reverse Toxicity of Local Anaesthetics |
| 01/24/2012 | |
| BRCA Gene Mutation Impacts Survival of Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer |
| Dutasteride Reduces Need for Aggressive Therapy in Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer |
| Emergent Presentation of Colon Cancer Does Not Preclude Patients From Receiving Curative Therapy: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Lansoprazole Not Effective for Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma |
| Study Confirms Accuracy of Oral HIV Test for High-Risk Populations |
| Surgery for Late-Stage Gastric Cancer Has Decreased, May Reflect Decline in Survival: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| 01/23/2012 | |
| Adding Everolimus to Best Supportive Care Fails to Improve Survival in Advanced Gastric Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Co-Existing Conditions May Explain Why Autism Diagnosis Can Change |
| Complications, Comorbidities Occur Often Following Therapy for Gastric Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Early-Stage Oesophageal Cancer Appears Treatable Without Open Surgery: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Childhood Linger 10 Years Later |
| Extended Lymphadenectomy Does Not Influence Survival in Oesophageal, Gastric Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| FDA: New Risk Factor for PML Associated With Natalizumab Identified |
| Investigative Oral Taxane Shows Promise in the Treatment of Gastro-oesophageal Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Laparoscopic Gastrectomy Safe, Feasible for Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| More Extensive Lymph Node Dissection in Gastric Cancer Feasible Using Laparoscopic Techniques: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Study Challenges Commonly-Held Beliefs About the Causes of Diverticulosis |
| Study of Regorafenib Meets Endpoint of Improving Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI |
| Use of Iodinated Contrast Media in Imaging Procedures Appears to Affect Thyroid Function |
| 01/20/2012 | |
| Accelerated Infant Growth Increases Risk of Future Asthma Symptoms in Children |
| Blood Protein Predicts Kidney Disease Risk in Patients With Diabetes |
| Duration of RBC Storage Does Not Affect Pulmonary or Coagulation Status |
| EMA Begins Investigation Into the Cardiovascular Effects of Fingolimod |
| EMA Recommends Suspension of Meprobamate-Containing Medicines |
| Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation |
| FDA’s Guidance on Use of ESAs for Patients With Kidney Disease Fall Short, Say Experts |
| Study Finds Delirium After Stroke Linked to Poorer Outcomes for Patients |
| 01/19/2012 | |
| Combination of Oral Antiviral Agents Can Help Suppress Hepatitis C Virus |
| Genetic Abnormality Predicts Benefit From Treatment for a Rare Brain Tumour |
| New Technology Minimises Radiation Dose From CT Scans |
| Novel Test Offers Greater Accuracy in Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer |
| Older Women With Normal T-Scores May Not Need BMD Screening for 15 Years |
| Use of Antimicrobial Scrubs May Help Decrease Risk of MRSA Transmission |
| 01/18/2012 | |
| Biologic Agents, Surgery May Offer Relief for Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis |
| Dermatologists Find Telemedicine Effective for Patient Care |
| FDA Approves Glucarpidase to Treat Patients With Toxic Methotrexate Levels |
| Non-Invasive Measurements of Tricuspid Valve Can Predict Severity of Valve Leakage |
| Novel Gene Mutations Associated With Bile Duct Cancer |
| Researchers Find Link Between TB, Gene Mutation That Causes Lung Cancer |
| 01/17/2012 | |
| Caffeine Therapy Does Not Improve Survival in Very Preterm Infants With Apnoea |
| Cangrelor Helps Maintain Platelet Inhibition Prior to Cardiac Surgery |
| Immunosuppression Withdrawal May Be Feasible for Paediatric Liver Transplant Recipients |
| Knee Replacement Surgery Incidence Soars in People Aged Older Than 50 Years |
| Study Examines Rate of In-Hospital Blood Clots Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty |
| 01/16/2012 | |
| Eating Problems, Pain Most Prevalent Problems of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors |
| New Indicator May Help ID Patients With Increased Risk From Throat Cancer |
| Revolutionary Surgical Technique for Perforations of the Eardrum |
| Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Quicker Weight Loss Than Gastric Banding |
| Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Associated With Improved QOL in Children |
| Studies Help Clarify the Role of Lapatinib, Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer |
| Ultra Short Telomeres Linked to Osteoarthritis |
| 01/13/2012 | |
| FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Brentuximab Vedotin Label, New Contraindication |
| NICE Recommends New Treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia |
| No Link Found Between Prenatal Exposure to Tobacco Smoke and Autism |
| Personalised Gene Therapies May Increase Survival in Patients With Brain Cancer |
| 01/12/2012 | |
| Atrial Arrhythmias Detected by Pacemakers Increase Risk of Stroke |
| Chemotherapy May Influence Leukaemia Relapse |
| First Detailed Data Shows Risk of Using Aliskiren With ACE Inhibitors or ARBs |
| Researchers Find Cause of Rare Immune Disease |
| Thousands of Seniors Lack Access to Lifesaving Organs, Despite Survival Benefit |
| Viral Load a Major Factor Affecting Risk of Sexually Transmitting HIV |
| 01/11/2012 | |
| Children With Autism, GI Problems Have High Levels of Bacterium in Their Gut |
| NICE Updates Epilepsy Guideline to Include Newer Antiepileptic Drugs |
| Novel Deep Brain Stimulation Device Shows Positive Results in Parkinson’s Disease |
| Pre-Cancerous Markers Identified in Airway Epithelium Cells of Healthy Smokers |
| Researchers Find First Major Gene Mutation Associated With Hereditary Prostate Cancer |
| Stenting for Stroke Prevention Becoming Safer in High-Risk Patients |
| Study Shows No More Than 2 Embryos Should Be Implanted During IVF |
| 01/10/2012 | |
| Children Delivered By Caesarean Have an Increased Risk of Developing Asthma |
| Does Repleting Potassium Levels After a Myocardial Infarction Improve Outcomes? |
| High Rates of Disability Observed Among Older Patients With Cirrhosis |
| New Fibrosis Classification Improves Accuracy of Diagnosis in Hepatitis C |
| Nicotine Patch Shows Benefits in Mild Cognitive Impairment |
| Protein Changes Identified in Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease |
| Simple Antibiotic Administration Programme Could Enable Elimination of Neglected Yaws Disease |
| Simultaneous Treatment for Diabetes and Depression Improves Both |
| Study Examines Accuracy of Prognostic Tools Used to Predict Mortality Among Older Adults |
| Urinary Biomarkers ID Acute Kidney Injury in Emergency Setting |
| Vitamin D May Improve Bone Health in Patients With HIV Taking Tenofovir |
| 01/09/2012 | |
| Active Lifestyle May Reduce Risk of Brain Amyloid Deposition in Persons With APOE4 Gene |
| Combination Therapy Shows Positive Response for Children With ADHD |
| Dabigatran Associated With Increased Risk of Acute Coronary Events |
| FDA Warns of Opiate Product Mix-Up |
| Memantine is Ineffective for Alzheimer's Disease in Patients With Down's Syndrome |
| Newer Generation Stents Associated With Lower Rates off Mortality, Restenosis |
| Preventive Haemophilia A Treatment Reduces Annual Bleeding Events, Frequency of Infusions |
| Statin Use in Postmenopausal Women Associated with Increased Diabetes Risk |
| Studies Highlight Difficulties in Treating Migraines |
| Study Shows HIV-Exposed Children at High Risk of Language Delay |
| 01/06/2012 | |
| Added Benefit of Linagliptin for Type 2 Diabetes Is Not Proven |
| Experts Offer Pointers for Optimising Radiation Dose in Paediatric CT |
| Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Depression |
| Researchers ID Malignancy-Risk Gene Signature for Early-Stage NSCLC |
| Some Patients With Mild, Moderate Asthma Have Persistent Non-Eosinophilic Disease |
| Statins May Increase Risk of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Smokers |
| 01/05/2012 | |
| Experts Suggest All Hospitalised Patients Have Blood Glucose Levels Tested |
| New Drug Screening IDs Agents With Anti-Cancer Activity in Thyroid Cancer Cells |
| New Practice Model May Reduce Miscarriage After Assisted Reproduction |
| Research Shows Progress Toward a Genital Herpes Vaccine |
| Studies Show Proton Therapy Effective for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer |
| Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Rilonacept in Reducing Gout Flares |
| Study Proves Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis |
| Taking Varenicline Weeks Before Quitting May Make it Easier to Stay Tobacco-Free |
| When it Comes to Heart Health, How Much Is Too Much Vitamin D? |
| 01/04/2012 | |
| Anti-Oestrogen Therapy May Decrease Risk for Melanoma |
| Experts Urge BMI Method for Calculating Weight in Children With Eating Disorders |
| Genital Herpes Can Reactivate Even During High Dose Antiviral Therapy |
| Maternal Liver Grafts More Tolerable for Children With Biliary Atresia |
| New Guidelines Help Physicians Select Proper Antiepileptic Drugs for Patients With HIV |
| Reintroduction of Rotavirus Vaccine Not Linked to Increase in Intussusception |
| Researchers Reassess Weight Loss Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes |
| Simple Online Tool to Aid GPs in Early Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis |
| Who Benefits Most From Surgery for Herniated Discs? |
| 01/03/2012 | |
| Bariatric Surgery Associated With Reduction in Cardiovascular Events, Death |
| Leading Societies Publish Recommendations for Using 3D Echocardiography |
| Simple Blood Test in the First Trimester Predicts Fetal Gender |
| Treating Children for Convergence Insufficiency Reduces Academic Behaviour Problems |
| 01/02/2012 | |
| Changes Seen in Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels Before Onset of Alzheimer Dementia |
| Elevated Adiponectin Levels Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia in Women |
| Poor Sleep Increases Health, Behaviour Problems in Young People With Diabetes |
| 12/30/2011 | |
| FDA Expands Use of Pneumococcal 13-Valent Conjugate Vaccine for Older Adults |
| 12/29/2011 | |
| Bevacizumab Slows Ovarian Cancer Progression, May Improve Survival |
| Diet Patterns May Keep Brain from Shrinking |
