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Psoriasis and CAD: New Call to Recognize Link
A new report is reiterating the increased risk of coronary artery disease observed in patients with the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis and stressing that patients must be informed of this link and have their cardiovascular risk factors regularly assessed and, if necessary, treated.
Heartwire, January 2009
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HPV-16 Oncoprotein Vaccine Protects Against Head and Neck Cancer in Mice
Immunization with a vaccine that targets the E6 and E7 oncoproteins of human papillomavirus-16 (HPV-16) prevents mice with HPV-16-positive head and neck squamous cell cancers (HNSCCs) from expressing these two oncoproteins by mounting a potent immune response.
Reuters Health Information, January 2009
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Economic Blues Trickle Down to Physicians
Physicians are feeling the pinch of the recession; bolstered Medicaid and Medicare spending and improved marketing may help in 2009.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Psoriasis Linked to Hyperleptinemia Independently of Obesity
Psoriasis is associated with elevated leptin levels independently of obesity, metabolic syndrome or female gender, Taiwanese researchers report in the December issue of the Archives of Dermatology.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Pain Rehab Effective for Erythromelalgia
Patients with erythromelalgia report relief from chronic pain after treatment at Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehabilitation Center, investigators report in the December Archives of Dermatology.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Stats Offer Snapshot of Americans' Health
Assorted facts from the CDC and the Census Bureau provide a glimpse into the health of the U.S.
WebMD Health News, December 2008
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PTPRD a Strong Candidate for New Human Tumor Suppressor Gene
Frequent mutations or deletions of PTPRD are found in both melanoma and glioblastoma multiforme.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Leptin Levels Linked to Psoriasis
People with psoriasis may face a higher risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other heart disease risk factors thanks to high leptin levels.
WebMD Health News, December 2008
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IL-12 Gene Transfer by Electroporation Promising for Melanoma
Results of a phase I trial suggest that intralesional transfer of plasmid interleukin (IL)-12 enhanced by electroporation for treatment of metastatic melanoma is "safe, effective, reproducible, and titratable," according to a report published November 24 ahead of print by the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Obama, Turning to Healthcare, to Nominate Daschle
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama turns his focus on Thursday to healthcare -- a key element of his election campaign -- when he nominates former Senate leader Tom Daschle as secretary of Health and Human Services.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Internet-Based CME Leads to Good Evidence-Based Clinical Choices
Physicians who participate in selected internet-based continuing medical education (CME) activities are more likely to make evidence-based clinical decisions than their counterparts who do not participate in these types of CME, according to new research.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Institute of Medicine Recommends More Sleep, Fewer Work Hours for Residents
A new IOM report recommends strategies to reduce medical resident fatigue-related errors and improve safety by reducing duty hours.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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FDA, WebMD Announce Partnership
FDA alerts and other information will appear on WebMD; the FDA Web site will link to WebMD.
WebMD Health News, December 2008
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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
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Tacrolimus Ointment May Reduce Relapse Risk for Stabilized Atopic Dermatitis
A 2-phase randomized trial showed that use of tacrolimus ointment 3 times weekly was associated with reduced risk for relapse of stabilized atopic dermatitis.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Recalls & Warnings FDA Investigates Genetic Link to Phenytoin Skin Reactions
Clinicians should avoid the antiepileptic drugs phenytoin and fosphenytoin as alternatives to carbamazepine therapy in patients positive for the HLA-B*1502 allele.
Medscape Medical News, November 2008
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CME
FDA Approvals: Premarin, Norditropin, Acanya
The FDA has approved a new indication for a conjugated estrogens topical vaginal cream, an expanded indication for somatropin injection, and clindamycin phosphate plus benzoyl peroxide topical gel.
Medscape Medical News, November 2008
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Obama Picks Daschle for HHS Secretary
By selecting former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD) to head the Department of Health and Human Services, President-Elect Barack Obama has found a point person for sweeping healthcare reform who also shares his bipartisan — read realistic — approach to politics.
Medscape Medical News, November 2008
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Topical Indigo Naturalis Ointment May Be Helpful for Plaque-Type Psoriasis
A randomized controlled trial showed that topical indigo naturalis ointment treatment significantly reduced scaling and erythema without adverse events in patients with plaque-type psoriasis.
Medscape Medical News, November 2008
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CME
FDA Safety Changes: Nasacort AQ, Reyataz, Zemuron
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray, atazanavir sulfate capsules, and rocuronium bromide intravenous injection.
Medscape Medical News, November 2008
