-
What Oncologists Tell Terminally Ill Cancer Patients
In a new survey of American oncologists, nearly all of the respondents say that they routinely tell terminally ill patients that they will die.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
Recalls & Warnings Tinzaparin Mortality Risk Not Limited to Patients Older Than 90 Years
Clinicians should consider alternatives to tinzaparin sodium when treating patients aged 70 years and older with renal insufficiency.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
True Hypersensitivity to HPV Vaccine Is Uncommon, Say Australian Researchers
A detailed analysis of reactions to the human papillomavirus vaccine conducted in Australia finds that true hypersensitivity is uncommon.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
Depression Linked to Abdominal Fat in Older Adults
Cortisol and inflammatory markers may play a role.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
Lower Stroke and Death Rates With Carotid Endarterectomy vs Carotid Stenting
With conflicting data in the literature about stenting vs endarterectomy, a couple of highly anticipated randomized studies will be important in determining the future applicability of carotid artery stenting in patients with carotid artery stenosis, say investigators.
Heartwire, December 2008
-
Lab Study Pegs Myocardial Fibrosis as a Novel Heart-Failure Treatment Target
A molecule that suppresses a specific microRNA in "the long-underestimated cardiac fibroblast" might attenuate or prevent ventricular remodeling independently of any involvement from myocytes, according to researchers, who say the findings point to fibrosis as a primary pathologic process in heart failure.
Heartwire, December 2008
-
Paroxetine, Fluoxetine In Early Pregnancy Linked to Heart Defects in Offspring
New findings suggest 2 of the most commonly used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase the risk of congenital cardiac abnormalities in the offspring of women who took these medications in early pregnancy. However, say investigators, the findings do not warrant cessation of antidepressant therapy with these agents in this patient population.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
CME
FDA Safety Changes: Celexa, Erbitux, ACE Inhibitors
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for citalopram HBr tablets and oral solution, cetuximab intravenous infusion, and certain angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
CME/CE
Generic Drugs in CVD: Just as Effective as Brand-Name Pills
Twenty years of research show that generic drugs for cardiovascular disease across 9 classes are just as good as brand-name agents, yet editorials often boost superiority of brand-name agents.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
CME/CE
Female Heavy Drinkers Have Increased Risk of AF
Women consuming more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day are at increased risk for the development of atrial fibrillation vs their nondrinking counterparts, a new study has found.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
"Our Greatest Challenge": Tackling CVD in Developing World
Despite a grave situation with regard to cardiovascular disease in low- and middle-income countries worldwide, there is still a window of opportunity to intervene and prevent this epidemic from reaching its full proportions, says a new report.
Heartwire, December 2008
-
CDC Provides Details on Heparin Contamination Investigation
A new paper tells the story of how the CDC, after identifying oversulfated chondroitin as the plausible culprit contaminant, linked products containing the contaminant to the clinical symptoms of patients treated across 21 facilities in 13 states.
Heartwire, December 2008
-
Tumor's Gene Expression Predicts Survival in Lymphoma
Survival after treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is influenced by differences in a tumor's genetic expression
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
Hot Research to Be Presented at ASH 2008
Results from several phase 3 trials will be presented at the upcoming meeting of the American Society of Hematology.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
RSNA 2008: Needle Punctures Plus Corticosteroid Injection Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
A 2-pronged approach using "dry-needle" plus corticosteroid injection achieved complete symptom resolution in the majority of cases of plantar fasciitis.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
New Research Reveals How Binge Drinking Could Drive Atherosclerosis
It's not just the amount of alcohol is drunk, but the way that it is drunk that is important when it comes to cardiovascular health. New research suggests a precise mechanism by which binge drinking might contribute to atherosclerosis.
Heartwire, December 2008
-
Rising Healthcare Costs Affect Women's Health
A new survey shows that many women put off doctor visits because of higher healthcare costs.
WebMD Health News, December 2008
-
Neoadjuvant Radiation Therapy Increases Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Neoadjuvant radiation therapy nearly doubles survival in pancreatic cancer patients with resectable tumors.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
CME
Pulmonary Scarring May Increase Risk for Lung Cancer
A cohort analysis shows that pulmonary scarring and localized inflammation are associated with the risk for subsequent lung cancer for up to 12 years.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
-
CME/CE
Primary Care Management of Nonmalignant Pain Reviewed
A review offers recommendations on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating chronic nonmalignant pain in the primary care setting.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
