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FDA: Don't Eat Jalapeno Peppers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:48:00 EDT

The FDA issues a warning after finding salmonella on jalapeno peppers.
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Gestational Impaired Glucose Tolerance Linked to Postpartum Metabolic Dysfunction Outcomes

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that pregnant women with gestational impaired glucose tolerance may have the same adverse outcomes as women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommended Immediately Before Pediatric Spinal Fusion

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

All children undergoing spinal fusion should have preoperative antibiotics administered within 60 minutes before incision to reduce the risk for deep surgical site infection, in a case-control study.
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Sorafenib Increases Survival in Advanced Liver Cancer

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The multikinase inhibitor sorafenib significantly extended overall survival in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and also increased the median time to radiologic progression.
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FDA Safety Changes: Asmanex Twisthaler, Advair HFA, Avelox

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for mometasone furoate powder, fluticasone propionate plus salmeterol xinafoate aerosol, and moxifloxacin HCl tablets and moxifloxacin injection.
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Predictors of Severe Infantile Hyperbilirubinemia Identified

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The strongest predictors in infants with borderline bilirubin levels were gestational age, bruising, family history, and rapid rise in total serum bilirubin; phototherapy was effective in this study.
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Targeting the Interplay of Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Mixed Dyslipidemia: An Integrative Approach to Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Explore the critical factors that play a role in the metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic risk, as well as the steps physicans need to take to reduce this risk.

Overview of Metabolic Syndrome (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:48 EDT

Comprehensive Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Mixed Dyslipidemia: The Role of Obesity and Insulin Resistance (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:48 EDT

Long-term Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Through Chronic Obesity Management: A Focus on the Endocannabinoid System (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:48 EDT

Panel Discussion (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:48 EDT

Efficacy and Safety of a Vaccine Patch Against Travelers' Diarrhea Caused by Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:12:11 EDT

Can wearing a patch ensure a healthy vacation?
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Preterm Babies Have Increased Rates of Medical, Social Disabilities as Adults

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:18:00 EDT

Compared with full-term babies, preterm infants are at higher risk of having medical disabilities in adulthood and are less likely to have higher education, a well-paying job, or a family.
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Strategies for Successful Breast-Feeding Are Reviewed

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Although breast-feeding offers significant health benefits for infants and mothers, the United States continues to fall short of breast-feeding goals set by the Healthy People 2010 initiative.
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FDA Approvals: KINRIX and Metvixia

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The FDA has approved diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed and inactivated poliovirus vaccine and a revised indication for methyl aminolevulinate 16.8% cream.
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Higher Cutoff Point on Dementia Screening Test Recommended for Educated Patients

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study finds that a score of less than 27 on the Mini-Mental State Examination in educated patients has the best balance of sensitivity and specificity and that cognitive evaluation is needed.
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Drug Misuse Partially Accounts for Excess Mortality in Scotland

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:14:18 EDT

Mortality rates in Scotland are substantially higher than in England and Wales - the so-called "Scottish effect."
Reuters Health Information

U.S. Government to Release Revised U.S. HIV Estimates

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:37:53 EDT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it will soon release long-awaited revised estimates of how many Americans become infected with the AIDS virus every year.
Reuters Health Information

U.S. Lawmakers Probe FDA Approval of Ranbaxy Drugs

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:42:40 EDT

Two leading U.S. Democrats said on Tuesday they are investigating whether Food and Drug Administration knowingly allowed the sale of Ranbaxy drugs that may have been backed by fraudulent data.
Reuters Health Information

UK Agency Urges Doctors to Cut Antibiotics

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:44:39 EDT

British doctors should slash the number of times they prescribe antibiotics for respiratory tract infections because the drugs rarely help, the country's drug cost watchdog said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information