| Date | Subject |
| 10/26/2007 | |
| Anti-Hypertensive Drugs May Help Prevent and Treat Alzheimer's Disease |
| Are Children With Velocardiofacial Syndrome Prone to Bipolar Disorder?: Presented at AACAP |
| Asthma Symptoms Reduced By Interleukin Inhibition Treatment Pitrakinra |
| Belinostat Shows Promising Activity in Combination with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Ovarian Cancer Patients: Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC |
| Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Taking Atomoxetine Do Not Experience Delayed Sexual Development: Presented at AACAP |
| Fine-Needle Aspiration for Parotid Gland Lesions More Accurate in University Hospitals Than in Community Hospitals: Presented at ASCP |
| Frozen Section Evaluation Does Not Alter Surgical Decisions in Thyroid Neoplasms With Inconclusive FNA Diagnosis: Presented at ASCP |
| Human Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Reduces Infarct Size and Reperfusion Injury and Increases Ejection Fraction Post Heart-Attack |
| Hysterectomy More Than Doubles Risk of Requiring Stress-Urinary-Incontinence Surgery |
| Identifying Cause of Nonepileptic Seizures in Children May Lead to Seizure Resolution: Presented at AACAP |
| Immunohistochemistry Can Help in the Identification of H. Pylori: Presented at ASCP |
| Inhalers Misused by One Third of Pulmonary Patients: Presented at CHEST |
| Malaria Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic and Efficacious in Young Infants |
| MEK1/2 Inhibitor Increases Therapeutic Response in Combination With Radiation: Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC |
| Morningstar: Roche: Data Confirms Invirase Shows Efficacy In HIV |
| New Treatment Option for Managing Anaemia Could Improve Quality of Life for People With Severe Kidney Disease |
| No Benefit for Iloprost Seen in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Presented at CHEST |
| Novel Agent Shows Potential in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumours: Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC |
| Pupil Dilation Could Be a Depression-Risk Biomarker for Adolescents Taking Therapeutic Steroids: Presented at AACAP |
| Solitary Pulmonary Nodules Stable for 2 Years Need Not Be Treated: Presented at CHEST |
| Teachers Report Improvement in Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Taking Dexmethylphenidate: Presented at AACAP |
| 10/25/2007 | |
| Aspirin Use in the Setting of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Peptic Ulcer Bleeding Does Not Increase the Rebleeding Rate: Presented at ACG |
| Chlorhexidine Oral Wash Fails to Inhibit VAP But Shows Secondary Benefits: Presented at CHEST |
| Dexmethylphenidate Effective Against Fatigue in Sarcoidosis: Presented at CHEST |
| Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review - Aprotinin Injection (marketed as Trasylol) |
| Early Oral Feeding in Mild Acute Pancreatitis: Presented at ACG |
| Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Highly Effective in Diagnostic and Staging Tool: Presented at ASCP |
| Herpes Simplex Virus Remains a Rare But Important Cause of Perinatal Mortality: Presented at ASCP |
| HIV Patients Sicker When Seeking Care Than in the Past |
| Imaging Shows Structural Changes in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Lower Frequency Brain Stimulation Effective Treatment for Dystonia |
| MRSA Kills One in 20 Hospital Patients Who Have the Infection |
| New Method for Sentinel Lymph Node Evaluation Improves Sensitivity in Detection of Breast Cancer Metastasis: Presented at ASCP |
| Novel Anti-IGF-1 Receptor Drug, R1507, Shows Potential in Sarcoma Patients: Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC |
| Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tube Cuts Pneumonia Incidence: Presented at CHEST |
| Sorafenib in Combination With Interleukin-21 Shows Promise for Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC |
| Study Finds Multiple Neglected Tropical Diseases Effectively Treated With Drugs |
| Use of Rifaximin Effective in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Presented at ACG |
| 10/24/2007 | |
| Bazedoxifene Prevents Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Presented at ASRM |
| Blood Test Effective in Latent TB Screening: Presented at CHEST |
| Bosentan Effective in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients Cotreated With Sildenafil: Presented at CHEST |
| CT-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Provides Accuracy for Liver Biopsy: Presented at ASCP |
| FDA Announces Revisions to Labels for Cialis, Levitra and Viagra |
| Gallstones Associated With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (Nash) and Metabolic Syndrome: Presented at ASCP |
| Hypnosis Most Effective Smoking Cessation Method in Comparison Study of Hospitalised Patients: Presented at CHEST |
| In Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilisation, High Levels of Environmental Mercury Have Negative Impact on the Number of Oocytes Retrieved: Presented at ASRM |
| More Precise Criteria Needed for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Presented at ASCP |
| New Airway Stent Improves Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: Presented at CHEST |
| Pain-Reducing Effects of Cannabis Depend on Dose |
| Parkinson's Institute Research Shows Nicotine Reduces Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesias |
| Provigil (modafinil) Tablets - Warnings Added to Prescribing Information Regarding Serious Rash and Hypersensitivity Reactions, and Psychiatric Symptoms |
| Rapid Symptom Resolution With Delayed Release Mesalamine in Mildly and Moderately Active Ulcerative Colitis: Presented at ACG |
| Recent Colds Influence Adverse Respiratory Events after Surgery in Children |
| Rifaximin as Maintenance Therapy for Mild-Moderate Crohn's Disease Refractory to Multiple Medical Therapies: Presented at ACG |
| Zona Pellucida Thickness Not a Predictor of Pregnancy Outcomes: Presented at ASRM |
| 10/23/2007 | |
| Anaesthesia-Related Costs Higher in Overweight Children: Presented at ASA |
| Asenapine Improves Neurocognitive Function in Schizophrenia: Presented at ECNP |
| Aspirin's Effect on Conception by IVF Unclear |
| Colonoscopy Appears Safe to Foetus: Presented at ACG |
| Flu Vaccine Has No Benefits for the Elderly |
| Fospropofol Disodium Effective and Safe for Sedation During Colonoscopy: Presented at ACG |
| FOXNews: MRI: Better Than Mammography for Diagnosing Breast Cancer? |
| High Waist Circumference Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Disease and Especially Diabetes |
| Higher Pregnancy Rates in Women Undergoing Ovarian Hyperstimulation With Letrozole and Gonadotropins Prior to Chemotherapy: Presented at ASRM |
| Improvement Still Needed in HIV Testing in High-Risk Groups |
| Minimally Invasive Techniques Safe for Lower Extremity Vascular Disease |
| MMX Mesalamine Induces Remission in Patients With Mild or Moderate Crohn's Disease: Presented at ACG |
| More Accurate Diagnosis of Some Liver Diseases Using Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Levels: Presented at ASCP |
| MRI Can Predict Liver Fibrosis |
| NCCN Updates Central Nervous System Cancers Guidelines |
| NCCN Updates Multiple Myeloma Guidelines |
| NCCN Updates Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guidelines |
| New Approaches for Reducing Patient Movement During Neurosurgery: Presented at ASA |
| New Monitors for Measuring Low Oxygen Levels in Critically Ill Infants: Presented at ASA |
| Oestradiol and Testosterone Levels in Follicular Fluid Are Markers of Oocyte Health: Presented at ASRM |
| Overexpression of Metallothionein Can Predict Tumour Progression in Gastric Cancer: Presented at ASCP |
| Oxygen-Saturated Blood Reduces Levels of Damaged Heart Tissue After Heart Attack |
| Quetiapine Combined With Naltrexone Does Not Enhance Efficacy for Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: Presented at ECNP |
| Sperm Abnormalities Correlate With Age: Presented at ASRM |
| Timing May Impact Neonatal Fentanyl Levels During Labour and Delivery: Presented at ASA |
| Use of Omeprazole With NSAID Could Prevent Ulceration: Presented at ACG |
| 10/22/2007 | |
| Burden of Disease Predicts Cognitive Status at 16 Years: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Controlling Early Emergence Among Craniotomy Patients: Presented at ASA |
| Extensively Drug-Resistant TB in South Africa Traced to Lack of Drug Susceptibility Testing |
| FDA Approves Change in Storage Conditions for Humate-P |
| Fospropofol Disodium Effective and Safe for Sedation During Colonoscopy: Presented at ACG |
| HIV-Infected Children in Africa Who Receive Care in Primary Health Care Pediatric Treatment Programs Can Have Good Outcomes |
| Immune Ablation and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Aggressive Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Improving MRI Scan Quality in Paediatric Patients Undergoing Anaesthesia: Presented at ASA |
| Influenza Vaccine Causes Weaker Immune Response for Rural Children |
| New Options for Blood Glucose Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery and ICU Patients: Presented at ASA |
| Patients Over Age 80 Years May Benefit From Screening Colonoscopy: Presented at ACG |
| Prevalence and Patterns of Cognitive Dysfunction in Benign MS: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Short-Term Exposure to Cyclophosphamide Reduces Long-Term Brain Atrophy in Refractory Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Weight Gain Related to Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk |
| 10/19/2007 | |
| Adults With ADHD Benefit From Cognitive Behavioural Group Therapy: Presented at ECNP |
| Apomorphine Helps Improve Cognitive Inhibition in Alcohol-Dependent Patients: Presented at ECNP |
| Changes Seen in Peripheral Blood Monocytes as a Result of HIV Type 1 Infection: Presented at ASCP |
| Drug Combination Might Offer Hope for Patients Deadly Brain Tumors |
| Early Day Care Attendance May Protect Infants from Later Developing Asthma |
| Early Response to Antipsychotics Predicts Subsequent Response: Presented at ECNP |
| Exposure to sunlight may decrease risk of advanced breast cancer by half |
| FDA Expands Age Range for Use of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine |
| Fears About Complications Shouldn't Drive Antibiotic Prescribing for Colds, Sore Throats, and Ear Infections |
| Important Safety Information Released on Definity(R) (Perflutren Injectable Suspension) and Serious Cardiopulmonary Reactions |
| Intravenous Fentanyl Can Be Used Appropriately in Elective Surgery Patients: Presented at ASA |
| MarketWatch: Roche says study confirms Mircera efficacy |
| New Options for Better Control of Blood Loss in Neurosurgical Patients: Presented at ASA |
| Olanzapine May Be New Option for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Presented at ECNP |
| Once daily Esomeprazole Better Than Lansoprazole for Intragastric Acid Control in Patients Who Have Barrett's Esophagus: Presented at ACG |
| Patients With Schizophrenia Show Similar Cognitive Effects With Ziprasidone or Clozapine: Presented at ECNP |
| Reprocessing Same Liquid Sample for Additional PAP Smear Saves Time and Reduces Costs |
| Sunlight Exposure May Decrease Risk of Advanced Breast Cancer |
| 10/18/2007 | |
| Asenapine Effective for Acute Mania in Bipolar I Disorder: Presented at ECNP |
| Chaperonin 10 Shows Improvements in New Lesions in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| European Medicines Agency Recommends Withdrawal of Marketing Authorisations for Cough Medicines Containing Clobutinol |
| FDA Approves Ixabepilone for the Treatment of Advanced Breast Cancer |
| FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract and Intra-Abdominal Infections |
| FDA Approves New HIV Drug, Raltegravir Tablets, Used in Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents |
| Fertile Cancer Patients Could Benefit From Collaboration Between Oncologists and Reproductive Endocrinologists: Presented at ASRM |
| Fluoxetine for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Higher Pregnancy Rates Correlate With 4-Day Implantation Window for Women Receiving Donor Eggs: Presented at ASRM |
| Mecamylamine Shows Promise in Treating Major Depression: Presented at ECNP |
| Mitoxantrone as Induction Followed by Interferon Beta-1b Versus Interferon Beta-1b: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Obese Children Show Early Signs of Heart Disease |
| Prebiotics, Probiotics Could Protect Some Infants From Eczema |
| Symptom Clusters for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Vary From DSM-IV in Therapeutics Trials: Presented at ECNP |
| Treosulfan Effective and Safe for Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| "Breaking the Water" Does Not Speed or Help With Labor |
| 10/17/2007 | |
| Adenoma Detected More Often on Morning Than Afternoon Colonoscopy: Presented at ACG |
| Alemtuzumab Reduces Relapses, Prevents Accumulation of Disability Compared With Standard Therapy: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Bloomberg: Bird Flu Planning for U.S. Kids Called Inadequate |
| Brain Stimulation an Option for Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Presented at ECNP |
| Daily-Living Assessment Predicts Risk of Nursing-Home Placement for Alzheimer's Patients: Presented at ANA |
| Early Intervention Dramatically Improves Outcomes for New Dialysis Patients |
| Elevated Levels of Inflammatory Marker May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease |
| FDA Approves New Treatment for Diabetes |
| High Levels of Uric Acid May Cause Cerebral Strokes, Affecting Cognitive Function: Presented at ANA |
| HIV Increases ESRD Risk as Much as Diabetes in Black Patients, but not Whites |
| In Older Women, Transfer of Two Embryos Appears to Be Enough: Presented at ASRM |
| Is Transferring More Embryos to Older Women Wise During In Vitro Fertilization?: Presented at ASRM |
| Lewy Bodies More Frequent in Brains of Patients with Cerebral Atherosclerosis: Presented at ANA |
| Multiresistant Bacterial Strain That Can Cause Ear Infections Emerges; Resistant to Antibiotics |
| Once-a-Day Lamotrigine Effective for Partial Seizures |
| Oral Antibiotics Effective to Treat Severe Urinary Tract Infections |
| Pregabalin Decreases Pain, Expedites Movement in Knee Replacement Patients |
| Rabeprazole More Effective Than Omeprazole Against Erosive Heartburn in Overweight and Obese Patients: Presented at ACG |
| Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Reduced With Alpha-Linolenic Acid-Enriched Diet: Presented at DALM |
| Researchers Discover Antibody Used to Detect Diabetes |
| Rituximab in Adults With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Surgery May Offer Best Chance of Long-Term Prostate Cancer Survival |
| Taxol-type Drugs Give Slight Boost to Survival Rates in Early Breast Cancer |
| 10/16/2007 | |
| Adding Estramustine to Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Patients With Castration-Refractory Prostate Cancer |
| Are Analgesics Dangerous to Cirrhotic Patients at Risk for Decompensation?: Presented at ACG |
| Byetta (Exenatide) and Postmarketing Reports of Acute Pancreatitis |
| Controlling Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting for Gastric Bypass Patients: Presented at ASA |
| Interferon Beta-1a and Glatiramer Acetate in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Interferon Beta-1a New Formulation Has Benefits in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Losing Weight Before Bariatric Surgery Associated With Shorter Hospital Stay, Faster Postoperative Weight Loss |
| Medication Appears to Have Protective Association Against Leg Ulcers |
| Molecular Probe Can Distinguish between Myotonic Dystrophies Type 1 and Type 2: Presented at ANA |
| N-Acetyl Cysteine May Aid in Treatment of Schizophrenia: Presented at ECNP |
| Neutralizing Antibodies Positivity Does Not Affect Clinical Outcome in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| No Differences Found Between Interferon Beta-1b and Glatiramer for Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Obesity Does Not Affect Resolution of Heartburn Symptoms with Esomeprazole: Presented at ACG |
| Reductions in LDL by Fluvastatin XL/Ezetimibe Correlate With Decreased Inflammation in Hypercholesterolaemic Patients: Presented at DALM |
| Some Obese Patients More Likely to Return to Work Following Gastric Bypass Surgery |
| Suicide, Coronary Heart Disease Contribute to Increased Risk of Death Following Bariatric Surgery |
| Tonsillectomy Associated With Improved Sleep and Behavior in Children With Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders |
| UF researchers track genetic journey of HIV from birth to death |
| Various Lipid Subfractions Associated With Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness in Diabetic Asian Indians: Presented at DALM |
| 10/15/2007 | |
| Aripiprazole Shows Long-Term Treatment Efficacy in Bipolar Disorder: Presented at ECNP |
| Changes in Brain Function for HIV-Positive Patients Are Detectable Soon After Seroconversion: Presented at ANA |
| Contraindicated Use of Sibutramine and Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions |
| Ezetimibe/Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, or Rosuvastatin All Lower C Reactive Protein, But Less Effective in Patients With Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome: Presented at DALM |
| Fibrin Glue Superior To Staples in Endoscopic Hernia Repair: Presented at ACS |
| Interferon Beta-1b in Combination With Azathioprine for Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Sentinel Lymph-node Microstaging Does Not Correlate With Disease-free Survival in Breast Cancer: Presented at ACS |
| 10/14/2007 | |
| Daclizumab Reduces Brain Lesions in Patients With Active, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis on Interferon-Beta Therapy: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Metabolic Monitoring of Patients on Antipsychotic Medication Improves Their Cardiovascular Health Status: Presented at DALM |
| MN-166 (Ibudilast) Shows Efficacy in Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| Tolerogenic DNA Plasmid Vaccine Decreases Brain Lesions in MS Patients: Presented at ECTRIMS |
| 10/12/2007 | |
| African Americans More Likely to Die After Non-emergency Hepatectomy: Presented at ACS |
| Assessments Shape Patients' Perception of Treatment in Parkinson's: Presented at ANA |
| Breast Cancer Radiation Does Not Affect Women's Immune System |
| Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes Worsen Ischaemic Stroke Outcome in Women: Presented at ANA |
| Even Occasional Use of Spray Cleaners May Cause Asthma in Adults |
| First Placebo-Controlled Study of Cognitive Impairment Due to Chronic Lyme Disease |
| HIV Cases Rising Among Youths; 57% of New Cases are Girls: Presented at IDSA |
