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02/08/2010
Carisoprodol Relieves Acute Lower Back Spasm, Pain: Presented at AAPM
Hypertension May Predict Dementia in Older Adults With Certain Cognitive Deficits
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Can Result in Better Quality of Life for Patients With Breast Cancer
Latrepirdine May Have Beneficial Effects in Patients With Huntington’s Disease
New Tool Can Determine Need for CT Scans in Children With Minor Head Injury
Rosuvastatin Approved for US Adults With No Clinically Evident Cardiovascular Disease
Tanezumab Reduces Pain in a Variety of Chronic Pain Conditions: Presented at AAPM
Tapentadol Extended Release Effective, Safe for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Presented at AAPM
02/05/2010
Fentanyl Buccal Bests Immediate-Release Oxycodone for Breakthrough Pain Relief: Presented at AAPM
Milnacipran Alleviates Multiple Symptoms of Fibromyalgia: Presented at AAPM
Topical Diclofenac Effective for Elderly and Younger Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis: Presented at AAPM
02/04/2010
AAOS Issues New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Distal Radius Fractures
Benefits of Inhaled Corticosteroids for COPD May Be Overstated
Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery System Can Improve Glucose Control in Young Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Measuring Fetal Adrenal Gland vs Cervical Length Better Predicts Preterm Birth
Pazopanib Shows Promising Results for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Researchers Identify Maternal, Fetal Genes That Increase Preterm Birth Risk
Surgery for Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis Can Be Safely Performed Within 48 Hours of Admission
Sutures Cause Fewer Complications Than Staples With Cesarean Deliveries
Waiting for Birth, Inducing Equally Effective for Women With Intrauterine Growth Restriction
02/03/2010
Antimicrobial Treatment for Buruli Ulcer Is Effective In Early, Limited Disease
Blood Test Could Identify Severity of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Extended-Release Trazodone Approved in US for Major Depressive Disorder
Silodosin Approved in Europe for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
02/02/2010
Findings Suggest Single Ultrasound Sufficient for Detecting DVT in Some Patients
High Levels of Proteinuria, eGFR May Increase Risk of Death, Kidney Failure
Lower Levels of Serotonin in Brain Tissue Associated With SIDS
Study Finds No Evidence to Support Restriction of Fluids, Food for Women During Labour
Study Shows Many Physicians Not Using Established Criteria to Diagnose Depression
02/01/2010
Benefits Outweigh Risks Associated With Newborn Screening for Disorder
Escitalopram May Improve Cognitive Function After Stroke
FDA Approves Lapatinib/Letrozole for Hormone-Positive, HER2-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer
FDA Approves Once-Daily Lamotrigine XR for Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures
Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI Improves Detection of Lymph Nodes Metastases
Genetic Mutations Associated With Suicide Risk Among Patients With Depression
Memory Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Stroke
Metformin May Help Decrease BMI in Obese Adolescents
Study Finds Reduced Brain Gray Matter in Patients With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
01/29/2010
Biomarker Could Help Doctors Tailor Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
01/28/2010
Immune Cell Levels Predict Skin Cancer Risk in Kidney Transplant Patients
New Method Improves Eating Skills, Nutritional Status of Patients With Dementia
Not Sedating Critically Ill Patients Reduces Days on Mechanical Ventilation, Less Time in ICU
Number of Evaluated N1 Nodes Impacts Survival in NSCLC: Presented at STS
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Common, Increases Mortality After Lung Transplantation: Presented at STS
Severe Complications of Diabetes Higher in Patients With Major Depression
Silent Strokes Linked to Kidney Failure in Patients With Diabetes
Study Confirms Elevated Cytokine Levels Are Early Indicator of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trastuzumab Improves Event-Free Survival in HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Ulipristal Acetate Is Alternative Choice to Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception
Valve Replacement Safe for Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: Presented at STS
01/27/2010
Educational Intervention Can Reduce CT Scans, Radiation Exposure in the ER
Mechanical Valves Preferable for Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Presented at STS
Minimally Invasive Techniques Achieve Excellent Outcomes in Patients With Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Presented at STS
On-Pump CABG Should Be Avoided in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: Presented at STS
Pneumonectomy Raises Lung Resection Mortality Risk: Presented at STS
Second Arterial Conduit Improves Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Presented at STS
Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Under Moderate Hypothermia Safe for Aorta Repair: Presented at STS
Transient Elastography Accurate for Excluding Advanced Fibrosis in NAFLD
01/26/2010
AAN Guideline Evaluates Treatments for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Aortic Dissection Rare but Lethal Complication of Cardiac Surgery: Presented at STS
Catheter Ablation Best for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Than Drug Therapy
Childhood Obesity Alone May Increase Risk of Later Cardiovascular Disease
CT Colonography Effective for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Patients
CT Colonography Effective for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Patients
FDA Approves Once-Daily Liraglutide Injection for Type 2 Diabetes
Intensive Glucose Control for Diabetes Can Lead to Hypoglycaemia and Increase Mortality Risk
Intensive Insulin Therapy Does Not Benefit Patients With Septic Shock Treated With Corticosteroids
Preoperative CT Useful for Younger Women With Suspected Appendicitis
US Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children, Adolescents
01/25/2010
Abatacept in Combination With Methotrexate Approved in EU for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Formation of Panitumumab Antibodies Rare, No Impact on Efficacy: Presented at ASCO-GI
Intensive Treatment Strategy Shows Promising Results for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Intermittent Chemotherapy Remains a Good Option of Care for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI
Iron Therapy Reduces Hospital Stay in Colorectal Cancer Surgery Patients: Presented at ASCO-GI
KRAS Status Influences Outcomes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Treated With Panitumumab: Presented at ASCO-GI
New Tools and Systems Can Help Primary Care Clinicians Manage Obesity
Oral Capecitabine Noninferior to Intravenous 5-Fluorouracil in Gastric, Colorectal Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI
Physical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging, Mentally and Physically
Sunitinib Extends Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumours of the Pancreas: Presented at ASCO-GI
Thalidomide-Based Therapy Prevents Weight Loss in Patients With Advanced GI Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI
01/24/2010
FDA Approves Dalfampridine to Improve Walking in Adults With MS
IPI-504 Fails to Improve Outcomes for Patients With GIST Refractory to TKIs: Presented at ASCO-GI
Older Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Benefit From Chemotherapy: Presented at ASCO-GI
01/23/2010
Physicians Encouraged to Screen Women for Depression During, After Pregnancy
01/22/2010
Addition of Docetaxel Improves Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Oesophageal Cancer: Presented at ASCO-GI
Degree of Obesity Raises Risk of Stroke, Regardless Of Gender, Race
European Medicines Agency Recommends Suspension of Sibutramine
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Greater Risk of Relapse in Childhood-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Measuring Levels of Procalcitonin Can Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in ICU
Study Examines Factors Improving Survival in Children With Congenital Anomalies
01/21/2010
Acyclovir Does Not Reduce Risk of HIV transmission, Study Finds
Adverse Reactions From Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Rarely Occur, Study Suggests
COPD Limits Heart Function, Even When Mild
Digital Mammography Delivers Significantly Less Radiation Than Conventional Mammography
FDA’s Safety Review of Sibutramine Warrants New Contraindication Label
FDA Approves Left Ventricular Assist System for Severe Heart Failure Patients
Ultrasound Plus Proteomic Blood Analyses May Help Diagnose Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
01/20/2010
Adalimumab Approved in Japan for Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
01/19/2010
Combination Therapy May Be Effective Against Some Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Society of Interventional Radiology Supports Vertebroplasty, Patient Selection Key
01/18/2010
Cochlear Implants Associated With Improved Voice Control Over Time in Children Who Are Deaf
Complications Common, Often Linked to Trauma in Children Receiving Cochlear Implants
Computerised Model Estimates Risks and Benefits of Bariatric Surgery for Severely Obese
HPV Testing Prevents More Invasive Cervical Cancers Than Cytology
Synthetic, Dissolving Plates Ease Repairs of Nasal Septum Defects
01/15/2010
C-Sections Performed Without Medical Indication Increases Risk of Maternal Mortality
FDA Update on H1N1 Vaccine Safety
Study Examines Benefits, Risks of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Advanced Breast Cancer
01/14/2010
Cognitively Impaired Elderly Women Receiving Unneeded Screening Mammography
FDA Finds No Increased Risk of MI, Stroke With Use of Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder
Health Canada Approves Budesonide/Formoterol Dry Powder Inhaler for COPD
Longer Breastfeeding Best for HIV-Positive Mothers, Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea May Worsen Diabetes
Researchers Suggest Adjusting Doses of Antibiotics According to Bodyweight
01/13/2010
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Associated With Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Erlotinib Dosing in Lung Cancer Depends on Smoking Status
FDA Approves Plasma Replacement Therapy for von Willebrand Disease
Novel Growth Pattern Classification Predictive of Outcome in NSCLC
Prevalence of High BMI Among Children, Adolescents Remains Steady
Prevalence of Obesity Among US Adults Still High, But Rates May Be Slowing
Study Identifies Gene Mutations in Patients With Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Ticagrelor Superior to Clopidogrel for Management of Patients With ACS Undergoing PCI
01/12/2010
Gene Variation Associated With Lower Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Hypertension Linked to Dementia in Older Women
Monitoring of High-Risk Medications Unchanged Despite FDA Warnings
Newer Treatment for Achilles Tendon Disorder Does Not Appear to be Effective
Obesity Associated With Increased Risk of Developing Clear-Cell Renal Cancer
Researchers Identify, Define Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome
Switching HIV-Infected Patients to Raltegravir Improves Lipids, But With Lower Virological Control
01/11/2010
Bifocals May Slow Progression of Myopia in Children
Exercise Associated With Preventing, Improving Mild Cognitive Impairment
FDA Approves Tocilizumab for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many Nursing Home Residents Receiving Antipsychotics, No Clinical Indication for Therapy
PET-CT Helps Detect Underlying Cancers in Patients With Neurologic Symptoms
PET Imaging Can Differentiate Different Forms of Parkinsonism
Race, Obesity Affect Outcomes Among Diabetics Following Prostatectomy
01/08/2010
Critical Illness From H1N1 Virus in Children Unpredictable, But Survivable
Healthy Older Adults With Subjective Memory Loss May Be at Increased Risk for MCI, Dementia
01/07/2010
Abnormal Blood Calcium Levels Deadly for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Everolimus-Eluting Stent Better Than Paclitaxel-Eluting Stent in Unselected Patients
Glucose Self-Monitoring Has Little Benefit for Non-Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetics
Paediatric Cancer Survivors at Risk for Diseases That Predispose Them to Heart Disease
Study Examines Interval Colorectal Cancer Despite Surveillance Colonoscopy
Study Finds Increased Presence, Severity of Coronary Artery Plaques in HIV-Positive Men
Updated Guidelines for Childhood Vaccinations
01/06/2010
Diffusion Tensor Imaging Better Detects Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Immune Responses to Tetanus Vaccine Unchanged for Patients With RA on Rituximab
Influenza Vaccine Ineffective for RA Patients During First 6 Months of Rituximab Treatment
Oral Misoprostol Effective Alternative to Intravenous Oxytocin to Stop Post-Birth Bleeding
Tiotropium Associated With Reduced All-Cause Mortality in Patients With COPD
01/05/2010
Analysis Suggests That Antidepressants Provide Little Benefit to Those With Mild Depression
Health Canada Approves Imiquimod Cream for Actinic Keratosis
Ipratropium Bromide May Increase Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Liver Stiffness Measurements Identify Patients With Rapid or Slow Fibrosis
Postmenopausal Women With HIV at High Risk for Accelerated Bone Loss, Fracture
Sexual Function Does Not Continuously Decline After Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Strength Training, Self-Management Improve Outcomes for Knee Osteoarthritis
01/04/2010
Catheter Ablation Prior to Defibrillator Shock Reduces Risk of Ventricular Tachycardia Recurrence
Childhood Metabolic Measurements May Predict Diabetes Development Years Later
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Sinusitis
Head-to-Head Studies Identify Best Treatment Regimen for Hepatitis C
Metabolic Risks Remain Largely Unmonitored in Medicaid Patients Taking Antipsychotics
Radiofrequency Ablation Safe, Effective for Reducing Pain From Bone Metastases
Refusing Varicella Vaccine Associated With Increased Risk of Disease
Study Links Restless Leg Syndrome With Erectile Dysfunction in Older Men
12/30/2009
Fewer Left-Sided Colorectal Tumours Observed After Colonoscopies
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation Not Recommended for Chronic Low-Back Pain
12/29/2009
Physiologic Factors Linked to Image Quality of MDCT Scans
Telemedicine for ICU Patients Does Not Improve Survival, Reduce Hospital Stay
12/24/2009

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