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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

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