| Date | Subject |
| 03/14/2010 | |
| 177Lu-octreotate Can Improve QOL in Patients With Gastroenteropancreatic Tumours: Presented at ENETS |
| Chromogranin A Levels Can Predict Postoperative Survival Outcomes in Metastatic Small-Bowel Carcinoid: Presented at ENETS |
| Chromogranin A, Pancreatic Polypeptide Can Detect Gastropancreatic Endocrine Tumour Progression: Presented at ENETS |
| Expression of Plasma Chromogranin A Can Predict Intestinal Carcinoid Tumour Burden: Presented at ENETS |
| Gene Test Receives Lukewarm Endorsement Into Breast Cancer Guidelines: Presented at NCCN |
| Guidelines Call for Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeon With Cancer Expertise in NSCLC: Presented at NCCN |
| Intravenous Ibuprofen Can Reduce Opioid Use After Knee, Hip Surgery: Presented at AAOS |
| NCCN Outlines First Mesothelioma Treatment Guidelines: Presented at NCCN |
| New Staging System for Lung Cancer Adopted in Guidelines: Presented at NCCN |
| 03/13/2010 | |
| High-Dose Donepezil Slows Symptom Progression in Advanced Alzheimer's Disease: Presented at ADI |
| Medical Food Improves Nutritional, Cognitive Status of Patients With Mild Alzheimer's Disease: Presented at ADI |
| PET/CT Imaging Gets Cold Shoulder in Breast Cancer Guidelines: Presented at NCCN |
| Sentinel Node Biopsy Preferred in New Breast Cancer Guidelines: Presented at NCCN |
| Significant Incidence of Adrenal Masses in Patients With Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours: Presented at ENETS |
| Study Finds Direct Correlation Between Folate Deficiency, Cognitive Impairment: Presented at ADI |
| Sunitinib Prolongs Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours: Presented at ENETS |
| 03/12/2010 | |
| ATS Issues Updated Guidelines on Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome |
| Clopidogrel Gets Black Box Warning for Reduced Effectiveness in Certain Patients |
| Diclofenac Gel Clears Actinic Keratoses Among Organ Transplant Recipients: Presented at AAD |
| FDA: No Connection Between Oral Bisphosphonates, Atypical Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures |
| Novel Fluocinonide Cream Can Help Clear Dermatitis Lesions in Adults: Presented at AAD |
| Positive Sentinel Node Biopsy in Melanoma Associated With Increased Risk of Recurrence: Presented at AAD |
| Sexual Dysfunction Improves Among Psoriasis Patients Treated With Ustekinumab: Presented at AAD |
| Thyroid Hormone Analogue Shows Promise for Treating High Cholesterol |
| 03/11/2010 | |
| FDA Approves 6-Month Formulation of Triptorelin Pamoate for Advanced Prostate Cancer |
| New Alzheimer’s Test Offers Better Opportunities for Early Detection |
| Posaconazole Compares With Standard Onychomycosis Treatments: Presented at AAD |
| 03/10/2010 | |
| Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics Increase the Risk of Falls in Hospitalised Elderly Patients: Presented at AAGP |
| Combination Adapalene Ointment Improves Acne Better Than Monotherapy: Presented at AAD |
| Early Initiation of Metformin Extends the Agent’s Duration of Efficacy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes |
| Etanercept Appears Safe in Paediatric Psoriasis After 96 Weeks: Presented at AAD |
| FDA Update on Intravascular Haemolysis Risk With Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) |
| Gastric Bypass Surgery Increases Risk of Kidney Stones |
| Genetic Variant Greatly Increases Lung Cancer Risk for Light Smokers |
| Meta-analysis Reveals Low Infection Rates With Methotrexate in Psoriasis: Presented at AAD |
| Minocycline Treatment Shows No Adverse Impact on Spermatogenesis: Presented at AAD |
| Mood Disorders, Medical Comorbidities Associated With Cognitive Defects in Geriatric Patients: Presented at AAGP |
| Panel Questions "VBAC Bans," Advocates Expanded Delivery Options for Women |
| Patients With Benefit From Ustekinumab Treatment Up to 3 Years: Presented at AAD |
| Psychotropic Medication Use Mediates Obesity in Patients With Mood, Anxiety Disorders: Presented at ADAA |
| Study Questions Benefits of Elective Removal of Ovaries During Hysterectomy |
| Tacrolimus Prolongs Time to First Flare in Paediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Presented at AAD |
| 03/09/2010 | |
| Adapalene Appears Effective in Reducing Propionibacterium acnes: Presented at AAD |
| Antidepressant Initiation May Raise Risk for Anxiety in Depressed Patients: Presented at ADAA |
| Chemotherapy Contributes to Cognitive Difficulties in Older Adults, Even After Treatment Ends: Presented at AAGP |
| Cytoreductive Nephrectomy Improves Overall Survival With VEGF Agents in Renal Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Early-Stage Disease Explains Worse Survival in Male Breast Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| FDA Approves Botox to Treat Spasticity in Flexor Muscles of the Elbow, Wrist, Fingers |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose-PET May Identify Occult Metastases: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Live Kidney Donation Does Not Appear to Significantly Increase Long-Term Mortality Risk |
| MRI Detects Contralateral Breast Tumours Missed by Conventional Screening Methods |
| No Increased Risk of Colon Cancer, IBD Among Patients With IBS |
| NSAIDs Do Not Appear to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: Presented at AAGP |
| Obesity Predicts Poor Prognosis in Resectable Colon Cancer |
| Options for Managing Behaviour Complications of Dementia: Presented at AAGP |
| Paclitaxel, Cisplatin, Gemcitabine Combination Safe, Effective for Male Germ Cell Tumours: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Pluronic Lecithin Organogel Safe Alternative for Elders Unable to Take Oral Psychotropic Agents: Presented at AAGP |
| Sorafenib Provides Safe, Long-Lasting Control in Older Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Study Challenges Efficacy of Ion Exchange Resins for Hyperkalaemia |
| Study Confirms Reliability, Validity of Quick-Scoring Anxiety Scale |
| Surgery Plus Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Show Promise for Ovarian Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| Tretinoin Gel Can Be a Safe Alternative for Treating Preteens With Acne: Presented at AAD |
| Vaccinating Children Against Influenza May Trigger 'Herd Immunity' |
| 03/08/2010 | |
| Advanced Imaging Can Aid Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Bone Metastasis Growth Following Radiation May Be Normal, Not Progression: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Dietary Supplements Discouraged for Patients Undergoing Radiation for Prostate Cancer |
| Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene |
| Gamma Knife Ventral Capsulotomy for Intractable OCD Safe, but Further Study Needed: Presented at ADAA |
| High-Dose Sequential Chemo Does Not Improve Outcomes in Poor-Prognosis Germ Cell Tumours: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Hypertension May Be Biomarker for Sunitinib Efficacy: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Thwarts Recurrent Ascites From Appendiceal Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| Intensive Weekend Treatment May Work for Veterans Returning With Panic Disorder: Presented at ADAA |
| Lymphoedema Index Useful for Lymphoedema Evaluation Following Breast Cancer Surgery: Presented at SSO |
| Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness at Greater Risk for Developing Frailty: Presented at AAGP |
| Optimal Lymph Node Ratio Possible in Most Melanoma Patients Undergoing Lymph Node Dissection: Presented at SSO |
| Pioneering Treatment Reduces Disability in Premature Babies With Hydrocephalus |
| Radiographic Staging in Advanced Melanoma Should Be Limited to Selected Patients: Presented at SSO |
| Study Examines Effects of Delaying Treatment for Ocular Hypertension |
| Warfarin Users More Likely to Develop Brain Haemorrhage Following Stroke Treatment |
| 03/07/2010 | |
| Atypical Antipsychotic Treatment Can Trigger Onset of Metabolic Disorders in Elderly Patients: Presented at AAGP |
| Depressive Subtype May Influence Antidepressant Impact on Cognition in Older Adults: Presented at AAGP |
| Docetaxel Plus Estramustine Can Improve Response in High-Risk Localised Prostate Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Escitalopram Effectively Prevents Relapse of Major Depressive Disorder in the Elderly, Regardless of Age: Presented at AAGP |
| Gender Differences Shown in Surgery for Lung Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| Ingenol Mebutate Gel 0.05% Decreases Actinic Keratosis Lesions: Presented at AAD |
| Liver Resection May Be Useful in Some Cases of Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma: Presented at SSO |
| Lymph Node Ratio Bolsters Standard Staging in Colon Cancer Patients: Presented at SSO |
| New Approaches to Prostate Cancer Screening: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Oesophagectomy Outcomes Superior in High-Volume Centres: Presented at SSO |
| Patient Surveillance After Ovarian Cancer Treatment Is Variable: Presented at SSO |
| PCA3 Urine Test Predicts Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Researchers Outline New Strategies to Improve Initiation and Treatment of Depression Among the Elderly: Presented at AAGP |
| Routine Review of Percutaneous Breast Biopsy Specimens Is Essential: Presented at SSO |
| Skin Reactions Associated With Transdermal Patches Rarely Cause Treatment Discontinuation: Presented at AAGP |
| Surgeon Volume Has No Effect on Lymphoedema Occurrence in Older Patients With Breast Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| Thermosurgical Ablation May Benefit Some Patients With Difficult-to-Treat Abdominopelvic Malignancies: Presented at SSO |
| 03/06/2010 | |
| Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC Safe for Most Older Patients With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Presented at SSO |
| Hormonal Therapy Plus Radiation Beats Radiation Alone in Prostate Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Investigational Cabazitaxel Extends Survival in Men With Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GU |
| Lymphoedema After Lower Extremity Sentinel Node Biopsy Common in Patients With Melanoma: Presented at SSO |
| Pancreas-Protocol Imaging Provides Important Benefits to Patients With Pancreatic Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| Preoperative Anaemia Diminishes Survival After Oesophagectomy for Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| 03/05/2010 | |
| Adjunct Quetiapine Delays Time to Recurrence of Any Mood Events in Bipolar Disorder: Presented at EPA |
| Adverse Events Rate is Low When Propofol is Administered By Trained Professional |
| Attrition During Therapy Can Be Predicted by Patient Variables: Presented at EPA |
| Initial Monotherapy With Ethosuximide Best for Childhood Epilepsy |
| Ocular Shingles Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke |
| Patient Age Not a Factor in Use of Second-Line Therapy for Lung Cancer |
| Pregabalin Effective in Patients With Refractory Severe Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Presented at EPA |
| Preoperative Axillary Ultrasound Useful in Diagnosing Early Breast Cancer: Presented at SSO |
| Quetiapine XR Monotherapy Effective for Different Depression Severity Levels: Presented at EPA |
| 03/04/2010 | |
| Apixaban Superior to Enoxaparin in Preventing Thromboembolism After Knee Surgery |
| Asenapine Is an Effective Adjunctive Treatment for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Who Are Experiencing Mania: Presented at EPA |
| Children, Adolescents With ADHD Demonstrate Improved Functioning After Transition to OROS Methylphenidate Treatment: Presented at EPA |
| Cognitive and Behavioural Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Are Significantly Improved by Memantine Therapy: Presented at EPA |
| Delaying Post-Surgical Radiation Increases Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence in Older Women |
| Half of Patients Remain in Remission From Crohn’s Disease After 3 Years of Treatment With Adalimumab: Presented at CDDW |
| Hb A1C Outperforms Fasting Glucose for Diabetes Risk Prediction |
| Inhaled Fluticasone Has Impact on Hormonal, Inflammatory Responses to Exercise: Presented at AAAAI |
| Inhaled Loxapine Quickly Reduces Agitation in Patients With Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder: Presented at EPA |
| Methylnaltrexone Improves Symptoms in Patients With Opioid-Induced Constipation: Presented at CDDW |
| Once-Daily Delayed-Release Mesalamine as Effective as Twice-Daily Dosing in Maintenance of Remission for Patients With Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at CDDW |
| Possible Vaccine for Mesothelioma Proven Safe |
| Researchers Find Further Evidence Linking Epstein-Barr Virus, Risk of MS |
| Vaginal Brachytherapy as Effective as External Radiotherapy for Endometrial Cancer |
| 03/03/2010 | |
| Asenapine as Effective as Olanzapine for Long-Term Treatment of Patients With Bipolar Disorder: Presented at EPA |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation By Bystanders Can Improve Survival of Children Who Have Cardiac Arrests |
| Cluster of Critical Follow-Up Evaluations Can Improve Outcomes for Hospitalised Heart Failure Patients |
| Egg Oral Immunotherapy Induces Clinical Desensitisation After 44 Weeks in First Multicentre Trial: Presented at AAAAI |
| Exhaled Nitric Oxide Measurements Can Be Used to Both Diagnose and Rule Out Asthma: Presented at AAAAI |
| Grass Allergy Immunotherapy Tablet Safe, Effective in Children: Presented at AAAAI |
| HRT, Alcohol Consumption Increases Postmenopausal Women’s Cataract Risk |
| Magnetic Stimulation Offers Potential Non-Drug Treatment Option for Migraine Patients |
| New Test Shows Promise for Diagnosing Asthma in Children: Presented at AAAAI |
| New Tool to Predict Early Death or Hospital Readmission |
| Nonselective Beta Blockers May Offer Prevention Against Peritonitis in Patients With Cirrhosis: Presented at CDDW |
| Obese Children Show Early Warning Signs for Future Heart Disease |
| Obese Girls With Greater Ratio of Visceral Fat Have Lower Bone Density |
| Office-Based Ultrasound-Guided FNA Superior Palpation Technique in Diagnosing Head and Neck Lesions |
| One-Hour Infliximab Infusion Produces Fewer Adverse Reactions Than 2-Hour Infusion: Presented at CDDW |
| Paediatric Sublingual Immunotherapy Trial Safety Update: Presented at AAAAI |
| Ritonavir, Inhaled Fluticasone Interact to Create Cushing’s Syndrome Symptoms: Presented at AAAAI |
| Weight-Loss Diets May Reverse Atherosclerosis in Obese, Overweight People |
| 03/02/2010 | |
| Aspirin Does Not Significantly Reduce Vascular Events in Patients Identified as High Risk |
| Certolizumab Produces Solid Response in Treating Crohn's Patients Who Have Failed Infliximab Therapy: Presented at CDDW |
| Dutasteride/Tamsulosin Combination Can Reduce Need for Surgery in Patients With BPH |
| Elderly Patients Who Survive ICU Stay Have High Rate of Death in Following Years |
| Inhaled Corticosteroids Can Prevent Hospitalisation in Children Presenting to ER With Asthmatic Distress: Presented at AAAAI |
| Long-Term Maintenance Infliximab Safe, Effective in Paediatric Crohn’s Disease: Presented at CDDW |
| Long-Term PPI Therapy in Children Has No Impact on Growth, BMD: Presented at CDDW |
| Low-Egg-Containing Influenza Vaccine a Safe Alternative for Egg-Allergic Children: Presented at AAAAI |
| Maintenance Adalimumab Improves Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Crohn’s Disease: Presented at CDDW |
| Nevirapine Can Be Resumed 1 Year After Childbirth in Mothers With HIV |
| Once-Daily Mesalazine Sachets Superior to Twice-Daily for Left-Sided Colitis: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Quetiapine a Treatment Option for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression: Presented at EPA |
| Sequential Therapy Eradicates Helicobacter pylori Better Than Triple Therapy in Aklavik Natives: Presented at CDDW |
| Study Examines Outcomes of Anaemia Management With ESAs in Haemodialysis Patients |
| Study Helps Guide Treatment Choices for Childhood Asthma |
| Test of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Linked to Cognitive Problems |
| Varenicline Effective for Smoking Cessation in a Real-World Setting: Presented at SRNT |
| Varenicline for Smoking Cessation May Be Safe and Effective in Patients With Schizophrenia: Presented at SRNT |
| Varenicline Reduces Short-Term Smoking Behaviour and Reward: Presented at SRNT |
| Women Fare Worse Than Men After Stroke if tPA Treatment is Not Received |
| 03/01/2010 | |
| Adding Immunomodulators to Infliximab Improves Outcomes in Steroid-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Adjunctive Aripiprazole Therapy Effective in Patients With Depression Who Failed Previous Treatment: Presented at EPA |
| Anti-TNF Therapy Associated With High Rate of Infection in Elderly Patients With IBD: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| FDA Approves Therapy to Treat Type 1 Gaucher Disease |
| FeNO Superior to C-Reactive Protein to Differentiate Between Bronchial and Cough-Variant Asthma: Presented at AAAAI |
| MethacT Shows Greater Sensitivity to Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness Than Adenosine: Presented at AAAAI |
| Neuroimaging Technique Shows Bapineuzumab’s Potential in Alzheimer’s Disease |
| Poorer Breast Cancer Survival Associated With Micrometastases in Axillary Lymph Nodes |
| Quetiapine Adds Benefit to Lithium and Divalproex in Long-Term Management of Bipolar Disorder: Presented at EPA |
| Quetiapine Improves Sleep Disturbance in Patients With Depression: Presented at EPA |
| Varenicline May Decrease Enjoyment of Smoking, but Not Smoking Behaviour: Presented at SRNT |
| 02/28/2010 | |
| Deep Remission Possible With Adalimumab in Severe Ileocolonic Crohn's Disease: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Dendritic Cell Treatment Shows Promise for Decreasing Viral Loads in Chronic Hepatitis B: Presented at AAAAI |
| Early Immunomodulatory, Biologic Treatment Reduces Need for Ileocaecal Resection in Crohn's Disease: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Fluid-Phase Radioimmunoassays Can Predict Outcome of Infliximab Treatment in Crohn’s Disease: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Granulocyte-Monocyte-Aphaeresis Effective Long-Term in Refractory Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Low-Dose Naltrexone Does Not Reduce Weight Gain in Smokers Who Quit: Presented at SRNT |
| Methotrexate Provides Inferior Mucosal Healing in Crohn's Disease Versus Azathioprine, Infliximab: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Mucosal Healing Associated With High Infliximab Trough Levels in Crohn's Disease Patients: Presented at ECCO-IBD |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy Without Counselling Less Effective: Presented at SRNT |
| Peptide Microarray Immunoassay Could Help Predict Phenotype, Severity of Milk Allergy in Children: Presented at AAAAI |
| Statins Show Promise as Possible Asthma Treatment: Presented at AAAAI |
| 02/27/2010 | |
