| Glyburide Compares With Insulin for the Management of Gestational Diabetes: Presented at PES |
| Heart Disease Risk Can Indicate Long-Term COPD Fate |
| Hepatitis C Drug Can Cause Depression |
| High BMI and BUN Linked to Increased Risk of Death From Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children With Diabetes: Presented at PES |
| Increased Milk Consumption Associated With Increased BMI in Preschoolers: Presented at PES |
| Intracerebral Haemorrhage Size Is Indicator for Resumption of Anticlot Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Presented at AAN |
| Is There a Link Between Mood and Glucose Control in Diabetes? |
| Lercanidipine-Enalapril Combination More Tolerable Than Monotherapy for Treatment of Hypertension: Presented at ESH |
| Long-Term Outcome Similar With Thrombus Aspiration and Stents in PCI |
| New Therapy Improves Rickets and Lung Function in Children With Hypophosphatasia: Presented at PES |
| Newly Approved Surgical Device Can Be Assembled Inside the Body |
| Perindopril/Indapamide Safely Provides Significant Benefits in Hypertension With Prediabetes or Diabetes: Presented at ESH |
| Telmisartan Superior to Enalapril in Tolerability, Safety, and Blood Pressure Control of Mild-Moderate Hypertension: Presented at ESH |
| Two Tests Better Than One for Predicting Celiac Disease in Paediatric Diabetics: Presented at PES |
| 05/01/2012 | |
| Anti-HIV Drug Use During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Infant Size, Birth Weight |
| Antidepressants May Help Reduce Seizures in Patients With Epilepsy: Presented at AAN |
| Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Provides Outcomes Similar to Those of Microfracture Treatment for Cartilage Repair in the Ankle: Presented at OARSI |
| Benign MS Appears Most Often in Young Women: Presented at AAN |
| Blood Pressure Medication Combinations Have Various Benefits in Elderly: Presented at ESH |
| Brachytherapy Associated With Increased Complications Compared to Whole-Breast Irradiation Following Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer |
| Children with Juvenile Arthritis Have Higher Rates of Bacterial Infection |
| Chlorthalidone Superior to Hydrochlorothiazide in Preventing Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Hypertension: Presented at ESH |
| Decision Support System Translates into High Percentage of Positive Chest CT Examinations |
| Examination of Registered Clinical Trials Suggests Weaknesses in Size, Design and Methodological Approaches of Many Studies |
| Fat and Lean Body Mass Have Opposite Effects on Cartilage Loss and Increased Knee Pain: Presented at OARSI |
| FDA Approves New Orphan Drug to Treat a Form of Gaucher Disease |
| Hip Shape Associates With Hip Replacement and Higher Pain Scores: Presented at OARSI |
| Hormone-Replacement Therapy Protective Against Prosthesis Failure After Arthroplasty: Presented at OARSI |
| Hyaluronic-Acid Injections Show Promise for Treating Osteoarthritis: Presented at OARSI |
| Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitor Shows Activity in Decreasing Loss of Joint Space in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee That Is Not Sustained: Presented at OARSI |
| New Study Challenges Current Thinking on Risk Factors for Contrast Induced Nephrotoxicity |
| Newborns Exposed to Natalizumab in Pregnancy May Require Close Monitoring: Presented at AAN |
| Osteoarthritis in the Finger May Point to Meniscal Damage in the General Population: Presented at OARSI |
| Phentermine Plus Topiramate Leads to Weight Loss in Obese Patients: Presented at ESH |
| Protocol Changes Levels of Osteoarthritis Inflammatory Markers and Improves Symptoms: Presented at OARSI |
| Quantitative Scan of Cartilage Loss Can Predict Knee Replacement: Presented at OARSI |
| Risk of CT-Induced Cancer Minimal Compared to Risk of Dying From Disease |
| Rizatriptan Appears Well Tolerated Among Adolescents With Migraine: Presented at AAN |
| Sequential Nephron Blockade Best Strategy in Resistant Hypertension: Presented at ESH |
| Study Recommends Universal Newborn Screening for Heart Problems |
| Use of Dedicated Paediatric Imaging Departments for Paediatric CT Reduces Radiation Dose |
| Use of Fish Oil Supplements Does Not Significantly Reduce Rate of Failure of Grafts for Haemodialysis |
| Vitamin D Has No Effect on Ambulatory Blood Pressure: Presented at ESH |
| 04/30/2012 | |
| 2 Drugs Better Than 1 to Treat Youth With Type 2 Diabetes |
| Antimicrobial Resistance for Common UTI Drug Increases Five Fold Since 2000 |
| Automated Breast Volume Sonography Improves Screening and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer for Asian Women |
| Body Changes Caused by Menopause Do Not Appear to Impact Course of MS: Presented at AAN |
| Carvedilol More Effective Than Enalapril in Improving Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Hypertensive Males: Presented at ESH |
| Children With Epilepsy Continue to Grow While on Topiramate: Presented at AAN |
| Cost Study Shows Timing Crucial in Appendectomies |
| Intensive Weight Loss Improves Mechanical and Inflammatory Aspects of Knee Osteoarthritis: Presented at OARSI |
| Intravenous Gamma Globulin Shown to Slow Multifocal Motor Neuropathy-Related Decline: Presented at AAN |
| Mortality Risk May Be Reduced in Stroke Patients Already on Statins: Presented at AAN |
| MR Enterography is as Good or Better Than Standard Imaging Exams for Paediatric Crohn’s Patients |
| New Imaging Protocols Help Improve Systemic Functioning for Living Renal Donors |
| New Penn Study Confirms 2 Treatments for AMD Provide Equal Improvements in Vision |
| New Seed Implantation Procedure Improves Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes |
| New Standards for Treating Traumatic Shoulder Injuries Improve Patient Care |
| Olmesartan With Amlodipine or Hydrochlorothiazide Safe and Effective for Hypertensives With Metabolic Syndrome: Presented at ESH |
| Patients With Oesophageal Cancer Could Gain Substantial Benefit From Minimally Invasive Procedure |
| Rasagiline Can Improve Parkinson’s-Related Sleep Disorders: Presented at AAN |
| Study Examines Benefit of Follow-Up CT When Abdominal Ultrasound Inconclusive |
| Study Finds Increase in Maternal Opiate Use, Infants Born With Drug Withdrawal Syndrome |
| The Antibiotic, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Before a Meal May Improve Small Bowel Motility |
| Topiramate Plus Metformin Reduces Blood Pressure and Vascular Stiffness in Obese Patients With Metabolic Syndrome: Presented at ESH |
| Vitamin D Supplements May Protect Against Viral Infections During the Winter |
| Warfarin Use Associated With Progression of Aortic Stiffness in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis: Presented at ESH |
| Zonisamide Shows Similar Antiseizure Efficacy to Carbamazepine in Phase 3 Flexible Dosing Trial: Presented at AAN |
| 04/29/2012 | |
| Adding Hydrochlorothiazide to Hypertension Dual Therapy Improves BP in Nonresponders: Presented at ESH |
| Extension Study Shows Benefits of Early IFN Therapy After First Event Suggestive of MS: Presented at AAN |
| Levodopa, Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Significantly Reduces Parkinson’s Treatment Off-Time: Presented at AAN |
| Nabilone Improves Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Presented at AAN |
| Structured Hypertension Management Strategy Improves BP Target Rates in Primary Care Setting: Presented at ESH |
| 04/28/2012 | |
| Alemtuzumab Reduces MS Attacks by 49% in Treatment-Experienced Patients: Presented at AAN |
| Simple Wrist Sensors Can Gauge Severity of Epileptic Seizures as Accurately as EEGs |
| 04/27/2012 | |
| Admission Ultrasound for DVT Screening Sufficient for Asymptomatic Neurosurgery Patients |
| Bovine Pericardium During Hemicraniectomy May Ease Cranioplasty |
| Endovascular Treatment of Vertebrobasilar Artery Dissection Effective |
| FDA Approves Avanafil for Erectile Dysfunction |
| FDA Approves Pazopanib for Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
| Gene Critical to Development, Spread of Lung Cancer Identified |
| Haemodiafiltration Does Not Improve Survival of Patients With Kidney Disease |
| New Diagnostic Tool Determines Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer |
| Obesity Epidemic Fuelling Rise in Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women |
| Route of Drug Administration Does Not Impact Outcomes of Patients With MS: Presented at AAN |
| 04/26/2012 | |
| FDA Approves Everolimus to Treat Renal Angiomyolipomas |
| FDA: Co-Administration of Boceprevir With Certain Boosted HIV Protease Inhibitors Not Recommended |
| Good Outcome Possible for Anti-NMDA-Receptor Encephalitis With Aggressive Approach: Presented at AAN |
| Higher Maternal Age Associated With an Increased Risk of Autism |
| Longer Breastfeeding, Extended ART Could Reduce Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission |
| New Tests Can Warn of Possible Brain Injury During Paediatric Heart Surgery |
| NIHSS Score Sets Reference Point for Stroke-Related Deterioration: Presented at AAN |
| Oral Fumarate Reduces Relapse Rates in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting MS: Presented at AAN |
| Pregabalin More Effective Than Pramipexole, Placebo for RLS Augmentation: Presented at AAN |
| Researchers Develop New Technique That Could Improve Heart Attack Prediction |
| Risk of Stroke Is High When Anticoagulants Stopped in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation |
| Striatal Brain Volume Predicts Huntington Disease Onset |
| Vitamin D Deficiency Shown to Increase Rejection Rates in Lung Transplant Recipients |
| 04/25/2012 | |
| Blood Transfusions Still Overused, May Do More Harm Than Good in Some Patients |
| Boceprevir Improves Rates of Sustained Virological Response in HCV/HIV Coinfected Patients: Presented at EASL |
| Cardiac Device Infective Endocarditis Associated With High Rate of Complications, Risk of Death |
| Delaying Treatment in New Cases of Hepatitis C Infection Considered Unnecessary: Presented at EASL |
| Eltrombopag Increases Platelet Counts During HCV Treatment in Patients With Thrombocytopenia: Presented at EASL |
| European Commission Approves Pasireotide to Treat Cushing’s Disease |
| Interferon-Free Combination Regimen Shows Promise for the Treatment of Chronic HCV: Presented at EASL |
| Non-Interferon-Based Combination Therapy Offers High Response Rates for Hepatitis C Patients: Presented at EASL |
| Novel Uridine Nucleotide Analogue Safe, Effective for Patients With HCV Receiving Pegylated Interferon/Ribavirin: Presented at EASL |
| Reduction of Tacrolimus Possible With Early Introduction of Everolimus After Liver Transplant: Presented at EASL |
| Short-Term Aramchol Reduces Liver Fat Content Safely in Patients With NAFLD and NASH: Presented at EASL |
| Study Reveals Need for Better Prevention of VTE as Outpatient Surgery Grows |
| 04/24/2012 | |
| Adding TG4040 Vaccine to HCV Treatment Is Safe, Improves Early Virological Response: Presented at EASL |
| Alisporivir in Hepatitis C Genotype 1 Warrants Further Study, but Research on Hold: Presented at EASL |
| Bile Plays a Critical Role in the Development of Barrett’s Oesophagus |
| Boceprevir Helps Prior Nonresponders With HCV Genotype 1 to Achieve SVR: Presented at EASL |
| Botulinum Toxin A Injections Provide Only Modest Benefit for Chronic Migraines |
| Brivanib Improves Time-to-Progression in Patients With HCC, but Fails to Improve Overall Survival: Presented at EASL |
| Daclatasvir Plus PSI-7977 Provides Significant Response in Treatment of HCV Across Genotypes: Presented at EASL |
| Family History of Liver Cancer Increases Risk of Developing Hepatocellular Carcinomas |
| Fewer Complications, Better Outcomes With Robot-Assisted Prostate Cancer Surgery |
| Fibrosis and Fatty Liver Disease Increase Risk of Early Atherosclerosis |
| Opioid Abuse During Pregnancy Spurs Medical Treatment Guidance |
| PEG IFN Lambda-1a Provides Improved Efficacy and Safety Over IFN Alpha for Treating Hepatitis C: Presented at EASL |
| Poor Sleep Is Not a Significant Predictor of Fibromyalgia Pain Intensity, Duration |
| TMC435 Combined With PEG IFN alfa-2a/RBV Is Well Tolerated and Significantly More Effective Than PEG IFN alfa-2a/RBV Alone in HCV Genotype 1: Presented at EASL |
| Zoster Vaccine Is Safe in Older Adults, New Study Shows |
| 04/23/2012 | |
| A Physician’s Guide for Anti-Vaccine Parents |
| Amyloid-Beta-Associated Clinical Decline Linked to Elevated Phospho-Tau in Older Patients |
| Coronary Artery Calcium Score Remains the Strongest Predictor of Coronary Events in Symptomatic Patients: Presented at ACP |
| Dacomitinib Shows Promise for Treating Refractory NSCLC: Presented at ELCC |
| De Novo Dipstick Proteinuria Can Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Severe Sepsis: Presented at ACP |
| Disease Stabilisation a Relevant Endpoint for Erlotinib Response in Patients With Advanced NSCLC: Presented at ELCC |
| Flow Cytometric Immunotyping May Best Be Used to Confirm Leukaemic Meningitis Diagnosed by Conventional Testing: Presented at ACP |
| High-Trough Vancomycin Therapy May Help Improve Clinical Outcomes Versus Traditional Dosing: Presented at ACP |
| History of Syphilis Associated With Neurocognitive Impairment in Patients With HIV: Presented at BHIVA |
| Imaging Study Suggests HIV May Be an Independent Risk Factor for Vascular Stiffness: Presented at BHIVA |
| Lymphocytic Tumour Infiltration Associated With Overall Survival in Resectable NSCLC: Presented at ELCC |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers May Be a Growing Concern for Patients With HIV: Presented at BHIVA |
| Opioids Effective in Relieving Dyspnoea in Patients With COPD |
| Raltitrexed Plus Cisplatin Superior to Cisplatin Alone for Palliative Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Presented at ELCC |
| Rashidi-Tahhan Formula Is Easy and Accurate in Determining How Much Fresh Frozen Plasma Is Required for Warfarin Reversal: Presented at ACP |
| Resolution of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Similar Between Patients Given Fluticasone and Esomeprazole: Presented at ACP |
| Rilpivirine May Be Associated With Fewer Rashes Than Efavirenz: Presented at BHIVA |
| Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Promising for Local Treatment of Lung Metastases: Presented at ELCC |
| Treating Subclinical Hypothyroidism Can Reduce Ischemic Heart Disease Events in Younger Patients |
| Ultrasound May Not Be Adequate for Liver Cancer Screening in Patients Coinfected With HIV, Hepatitis: Presented at BHIVA |
| Urinary Colony Counts Below 100,000 CFU/mL May Be Clinically Insignificant: Presented at ACP |
| Use of Larger Sheaths Is Feasible in Patients Undergoing PCIs: Presented at ACP |
| 04/22/2012 | |
| Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Suggests HIV Is Associated With High Burden of Myocardial Disease: Presented at BHIVA |
| Depression Is Prevalent Among Patients With HIV, May Affect Viral Load: Presented at BHIVA |
| Osteopenia, Osteoporosis in Older Patients With HIV May Not Be Related to Antiretroviral Therapy: Presented at BHIVA |
| Routine Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia Testing May Be Warranted in Some Patients With HIV: Presented at BHIVA |
| 04/21/2012 | |
| Renal Impairment in HIV-Positive Patients May Increase Risk of CHD Events: Presented at BHIVA |
| 04/20/2012 | |
| Cancer Therapies Affect Cognitive Functioning Among Breast Cancer Survivors |
| Chest Digital Tomosynthesis Shows Promise as Screen for Early Detection of Lung Cancer: Presented at ELCC |
| Elderly Patients With Advanced NSCLC Have Similar Benefit as Overall NSCLC Population After Standard Chemotherapy: Presented at ELCC |
| Erlotinib Followed by Chemotherapy Benefits Patients With Advanced NSCLC and Mutated EGFR: Presented at ELCC |
| FDA: Aliskiren-Containing Meds Should Not Be Used With ARBs, ACE Inhibitors |
| Lumbar Spinal Fusion Plus Laminectomy Superior to Laminectomy Alone for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: Presented at AANS |
| Many Surgeons Foregoing Multidisciplinary Approach When Deciding Breast Cancer Treatment Course |
| Novel Vaccine May Improve Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme: Presented at AANS |
| Patients With Advanced NSCLC Have Prolonged Overall Survival and Fewer Complications After Trimodality Treatment: Presented at ELCC |
| Patients With Lumbar Spondylosis Have Lowest Quality-Adjusted Life Years: Presented at AANS |
| Positive Red Blood Cell Antibody Screen With Inconclusive Antibody Identification May Be Clinically Significant: Presented at ACP |
| Screening Protocol for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury May Prevent Stroke: Presented at AANS |
| Stereotactic Anterior Cingulotomy Effective for Severe OCD: Presented at AANS |
| Study Finds Cancer Related Pain Often Undertreated |
| Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence, No Cardiac Issues Benefit Most From Trastuzumab |
| 04/19/2012 | |
| Autologous Bone Marrow-Derived Cell Transplants Can Reduce Diabetic Amputations |
| Concerns About MRSA for Expectant Mothers May Be Unfounded |
| Denosumab Extends Overall Survival in Patients With Lung Cancer, Bone Metastases: Presented at ELCC |
| Gene Signature Helps Identify Risk of Relapse in Patients With Lung Cancer |
| New Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcoholic Liver Disease Published |
| Researchers Discover Non-Surgical Test for Brain Cancer |
| Researchers ID First Gene Linked to Common Form of Psoriasis |
| 04/18/2012 | |
| Diagnostic Yield of Colonoscopy for Melena Is Lower Than Previously Reported |
| Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Is a Predictor for Above-Average Birth Weight |
| Hip, Knee Replacement Failures Potentially Linked to Oral Bacteria |
| New Findings, Imaging May Aid Diagnosis of Concomitant Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia |
| Opioid Use Linked to Almost Double the Risk of Death From Any Cause |
| Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Cancer Preferable to Removing Entire Kidney |
| Pre-Operative Statins Can Help Patients Who Undergo Heart Surgery |
| Study Shows Treating Hypertension With RAAS Inhibitors Reduces Mortality Risk |
| Study Suggests Coronary Stents Not Harmful to Patients With History of Metal Allergy |
| Testosterone Supplements Can Help Patients With Heart Failure Improve Exercise Capacity |
| 04/17/2012 | |
| Benzodiazepine Use Has No Effect on Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD: Presented at ADAA |
| Bevacizumab Not Associated With Improved Survival for Older Patients With NSCLC |