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Allergy to Antipsychotics Often a False Diagnosis
New research shows fewer than 10% of patients with pharmacy records listing an allergy to antipsychotics actually had a true allergy, a finding that suggests drug-treatment options might be needlessly limited by this false assessment.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Linaclotide Improves Abdominal Pain, Constipation in Adults With IBS-C
Linaclotide appears to significantly improve abdominal pain and to relieve constipation and other symptoms in adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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More Targeted Cancer Therapies Set to Become "Blockbusters"
Targeted cancer therapeutics have become best-selling products and are driving overall growth in the oncology pharmaceutical market.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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CMS Introduces Incentives for Electronic Prescribing
In 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will award incentive payments to successful adopters of e-prescribing systems; CMS held a conference this week to explain how the program will work and address physicians' questions and concerns.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Occasional Memory Loss Associated With Lower Hippocampal Volume
People who forget the odd appointment or can't remember a friend's name may have a loss of brain volume that will elude conventional testing methods.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Political Issues Affect Cancer Care as US Election Looms
Although the current financial crisis has overshadowed healthcare reform, cancer care remains on the radar of both presidential candidates.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Patients with Chiari and Syringomyelia Frequently Misdiagnosed
People can be mistakenly diagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome or told that their chronic headaches and muscle weaknesses are psychosomatic.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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Fewer Hospital Days for Daily Home Hemodialysis Patients
The number of hospital days is lower for daily home hemodialysis patients than for peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, according to a report in the October American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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HPV Infection Rates Similar in Men and Women
Although men are at high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, most last no more than a year, researchers report in the September 15th issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases. This is in line with findings in women.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Obesity May Raise Risk of Progression to Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
New research suggests that obesity not only increases the risk of first atrial fibrillation, it also increases the odds that paroxysmal atrial fibrillation will become permanent.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Rate of Chronic Lung Disease Rising in VLBW Infants as Surfactant Use Declines
The incidence of chronic lung disease among infants weighing less than 1000 g at birth increased between 2001 and 2006, while at the same time, the use of surfactant in this population has fallen off, according to data from a nationwide US registry.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Guideline Tackles Higher Mortality Among Hypertensive Patients With Diabetes
Physicians need to aggressively treat high blood pressure as soon as it develops in patients with diabetes if they are to effectively lower the 7-fold higher mortality rate observed in patients with both conditions, according to a presentation today at a press conference sponsored by the American Society of Hypertension.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Risk of MI Doubled in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are twice as likely to experience a myocardial infarction (MI) over a 3-year period compared with patients with noninflammatory rheumatic disorders, according to data from the Wichita, Kansas-based National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Occupational Injuries Very Common in Surgeons
A survey of more than 350 plastic surgeons indicates that occupational injuries, especially muscle strains, are the norm, not the exception with this profession, according to study findings to be presented next month at the American Society of Plastic Surgery meeting in Chicago.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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Triple RAAS Blockade May Slow Progression of Kidney Disease
Blockade of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with three distinct treatment approaches appears to slow progression of chronic kidney disease, according to a report from Poland. It is published in the September issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, October 2008
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New DES on the Block: TAXUS Liberté Receives FDA Approval
FDA approves an easier-to-deliver descendant of the TAXUS Express stent.
Heartwire, October 2008
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CME
Sleep Position May Affect Infant Blood Pressure
A longitudinal study shows that an infant's blood pressure may be modified by sleep position, with a decrease in blood pressure in the prone position in those aged 2 to 3 months.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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CME
Warfarin Warning: Shortfalls in Anticoagulation for AF Up Risks of ICH and Embolic Stroke
Documentation of the care of patients in a nationwide health plan suggests that less than half of patients with atrial fibrillation are prescribed an anticoagulant.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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CME
Talc Use in Genital Area Linked to Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Women should avoid using talc in the genital area, say researchers reporting further evidence supporting an association between such use and an increase in the risk for ovarian cancer.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
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CME
Overweight, High C-Peptide May Predict Future Mortality From Prostate Cancer
Both excess body weight and a high plasma concentration of C-peptide predispose men with a subsequent diagnosis of prostate cancer to an increased likelihood of dying of this disease.
Medscape Medical News, October 2008
