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Taxanes May Increase Risk for Significant Psychological Symptoms

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Patients who receive taxane-based chemotherapy have delayed emotional recovery and a higher rate of probable clinical depression vs patients on similar regimens without taxanes.
Medscape Medical News

Glucocorticoids May Not Adversely Affect Heart Rate, BP in Premature Infants

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

In premature infants, neonatal treatment of lung disease with dexamethasone or hydrocortisone and antenatal treatment with dexamethasone had no adverse effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
Medscape Medical News

Poorly Differentiated Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Involving the Axilla

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Call on your diagnostic and management skills for this unusual case of poorly differentiated carcinoma of unknown primary involving the axilla.
Medscape Family Medicine

Managing the Patient With Potential Genital Herpes and HIV Coinfection

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

What is the epidemiologic and pathophysiologic relationship between HIV and genital herpes? What are the management of and treatment options for genital herpes and HIV coinfection?
Medscape Infectious Diseases

Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment and Outcomes

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

In this Video Lecture, Dr. Lisa Newman explores the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in breast cancer burden, treatment, and outcomes.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Uninsured Rate Declines in US

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:25:26 EDT

A total of 45.7 million people are now without health insurance, a decrease of 15.3% as safety nets kick in.
WebMD Health News

Cocaine-Associated Chest Pain and Myocardial Infarction

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:21:55 EDT

Dr. Amal Mattu reviews the AHA's recent scientific statement regarding the management of cocaine-associated chest pain and myocardial infarction and provides key takeaways for emergency clinicians.
Medscape Emergency Medicine

Amniotic Fluid Infection May Be Linked to Risk for Premature Birth

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that amniotic fluid infection may be associated with the risk for premature births.
Medscape Medical News

Fertility Treatments May Raise Risk of Gene Mutations in Male Infants

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:34:56 EDT

The use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to conceive appears to increase the odds of de novo Y-chromosome microdeletions in male offspring, Chinese researchers report.
Reuters Health Information

Estrogen Receptor-Beta Status Influences Breast Cancer Prognosis

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:52:40 EDT

Estrogen receptor (ER)-beta status is an important determinant of outcome in women with breast cancer treated with adjuvant tamoxifen therapy, according to a report in the August 1st Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Reuters Health Information

Part 2: The Case of the Emergency Room Physician Who Burned Out: Diagnosing and Treating His Substance Abuse

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

In part 2 of the new series on the Impaired Physician, substance abuse develops in Dr. X. Is it now time to turn him in?
Medscape Internal Medicine

Part 1: The Case of the Emergency Department Physician Who Burned Out: Risk Factors, Impact, and Early Interventions

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

In part 1 of the new series on The Impaired Physician, Dr. X shows signs of burnout that put his personal and professional life at risk. Would you turn him in?
Medscape Internal Medicine

Taxanes May Increase Risk for Significant Psychologic Symptoms

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:28:00 EDT

Patients who receive taxane-based chemotherapy have delayed emotional recovery and a higher rate of probable clinical depression than patients on similar regimens without taxanes.
Medscape Medical News

Acardiac-Acephalus Twins: A Report of 2 Cases and Review of Literature

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:48:18 EDT

Two cases of the rare acardiac-acephalus twins syndrome are presented. Treatment alternatives and invasive approaches are reviewed and discussed.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Rural Doctoring 101

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:56:41 EDT

A small-town physician describes the challenges and benefits of practicing in rural America.
Medscape Med Students

Alabama "Obesity Penalty" Stirs Debate

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:48:00 EDT

The plan calls for state employees to pay more for health insurance if they do not lose weight.
WebMD Health News

Media Coverage About Breast Self-Exam Misleading, Say Experts

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:18:00 EDT

Recent media stories about the lack of benefit derived from breast self-examination tended to omit important information and were based on an old review.
Medscape Medical News

Reproductive Factors May Be Linked to Risk for Certain Breast Cancers

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that factors such as age at menopause and breast-feeding practices may influence the risk for the development of certain types of breast cancer.
Medscape Medical News

Hormone Therapy May Improve Symptoms Even if Started Many Years After Menopause

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that combined hormone replacement therapy started many years after menopause can improve some aspects of health-related quality of life.
Medscape Medical News

Levonorgestrel IUD May Increase Breast Cancer Relapse Risk in Some Patients

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:03:32 EDT

Women who develop breast cancer while using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) and continue to use it may be at slightly higher risk of breast cancer recurrence following treatment, physicians in Belgium report.
Reuters Health Information