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"Smelling" Skin Cancer: A Potential Tool for Detection and Diagnosis

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:30:18 EDT

Basal-cell carcinoma causes changes in skin-odor profiles, and this knowledge may eventually be developed into a noninvasive method of detecting and diagnosing skin cancer.
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New Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:57:00 EDT

The American Academy of Neurology has published a new practice parameter on treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. The guideline recommends carbamazepine as first-line treatment but suggests surgery be considered for refractory cases.
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A Change in Upper Extremity Examination

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

A 45-year-old woman suffers several complications during treatment for right pleural effusion. A change in her right hand is noticed; it is blistered, extremely swollen, and tense. The radial and ulnar pulses are not palpable. What is the underlying etiology?
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Differentiating Among Biologic Agents in Crohn's Disease: Applying Clinical Data to Daily Treatment Decisions

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Review the similarities and differences between biologic agents, as well as their optimal use, in the treatment of Crohn's disease.

Alexander Educational Technique May Effectively Reduce Low Back Pain

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

In a randomized controlled trial, an educational technique known as the Alexander technique, along with exercise, was effective vs massage for long-term relief of low back pain.
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Smoking in Young Women Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Researchers have identified a dose-response relationship between cigarette smoking and ischemic stroke risk.
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Within-Person Across-Test Variability on Neuropsychological Testing Predicts Dementia

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:11:43 EDT

Researchers report that the risk for incident dementia may be predicted by within-person variability across neuropsychological tests, independent of actual performance on those tests.
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Fruits Inhibit Absorption of Some Orally Administered Drugs

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:17:06 EDT

Juice from grapefruit, oranges, and apples, as well as the whole fruits, substantially decrease oral absorption of some drugs by blocking an intestinal uptake transporter, according to a report at the 236th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, underway in Philadelphia.
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Don't End It With WENBIT -- Details Needed on B Vitamins, Stroke, and Cancer

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows no effects of folic acid/vitamin B12 on total mortality rates or cardiovascular events; however, a trend toward more cancers in patients taking these supplements needs to be clarified.
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Comprehensive Disease Control: Can We Differentiate Among the Biologic Agents in Crohn's Disease? (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:21 EDT

Comprehensive Disease Control: Can We Differentiate Among the Biologic Agents in Crohn's Disease? (Slides With Transcript)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:22 EDT

Optimal Use of Biologics: Translating Clinical Trial Data to Inform Daily Practice (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:22 EDT

Optimal Use of Biologics: Translating Clinical Trial Data to Inform Daily Practice (Slides With Trasncript)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:22 EDT

The Benefit-Risk Paradigm With Conventional and Biologic Therapies (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:22 EDT

The Benefit-Risk Paradigm With Conventional and Biologic Therapies (Slides With Transcript)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:23 EDT

Question-and-Answer Session (Slides With Audio)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:23 EDT

Question-and-Answer Session (Slides With Transcript)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:23 EDT

Most Youth With Mental Health Disorders Do Not Receive Recommended Care

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:49:00 EDT

Concerned that up to 75% of US children and adolescents with mental health disorders do not receive evidence-based treatment, an American Psychological Association task force is calling for greater dissemination of guidelines among mental health professionals.
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Welcome and Introduction: Setting New Treatment Goals for Crohn's Disease in 2008 (Slides With Transcript)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:21 EDT

Caution Urged Over Large-Scale HPV Vaccination Programs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

An editorial urges caution over introducing large-scale HPV vaccination programs because many essential questions are still unanswered.
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