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ASCO 2009: Oncology Insights

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:33:49 EDT

In this fascinating exclusive video interview, Dr. Maurie Markman talks with Dr. David Alberts about some of the greatest challenges facing oncologists in the current environment.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Proton-Pump Inhibitor Withdrawal May Cause Rebound Acid Hypersecretion

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:24:41 EDT

A study shows that proton pump inhibitor therapy for 8 weeks induced acid-related symptoms in healthy volunteers after withdrawal, suggesting that rebound acid hypersecretion has clinical implications.
Medscape Medical News

Nobel-Honored Surgeons: From Discovery of Antibiotics to Organ Transplantation

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:20:30 EDT

Since the Nobel prize was first presented 100 years ago, only 10 surgeons have been honored. Their contributions range from the discovery of antibiotics to the first organ transplantation. Dr. Albert Lowenfels surveys their lives and accomplishments.
Medscape General Surgery

FDA Safety Changes: Prevpac, Arava, Treanda

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:05:50 EDT

The FDA has approved safety labeling revisions for a prepackaged regimen of lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin tablets; leflunomide tablets; and bendamustine HCl intravenous infusion.
Medscape Medical News

FDA May Restrict Acetaminophen

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:49:43 EDT

Advisers tell the FDA to lower the over-the-counter dosage of the popular pain drug.
WebMD Health News

Oncology Practice By “Paparazzi”?

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:51:10 EDT

Commenting on the frenzy created by short news cycles and anxious patients, Dr. John Marshall cautions oncologists to use critical thinking when evaluating newly reported data.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

ASMBS 2009: Socioeconomic Factors Figure Prominently in Access to Bariatric Surgery

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:18:01 EDT

Focused public health efforts are needed to reduce significant race-, income-, education-, and insurance-related disparities and to equalize and expand access to bariatric surgery.
Medscape Medical News

Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Increased by Early-Adulthood Obesity and Dietary Fat of Animal Origin

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:49:32 EDT

Two new studies provide details on how obesity and animal fats increase the risk for pancreatic cancer, and may offer new insight into pancreatic tumorigenesis.
Medscape Medical News

Some Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Have Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:56:40 EDT

A minority of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) have gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), and evaluation for celiac disease is appropriate in this population.
Reuters Health Information

ASMBS 2009: Elderly Obese Patients Benefit From Weight Loss Surgery

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:28:31 EDT

Complications and outcomes of gastric surgery are no worse for patients older than 65 years than for younger patients.
Medscape Medical News

ASMBS 2009: Gastric Banding Achieves Sustained Weight Loss, Improvement of Diabetes

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:20:44 EDT

Laparoscopic gastric banding results in a combined improvement/resolution rate of 80% in morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes.
Medscape Medical News

Mortality With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Perforation: Effects of Time and NSAID Use

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:19:56 EDT

Upper gastrointestinal bleed or perforation still carries a finite risk of death. But advances in recent years has cut that risk significantly.
BMC Gastroenterology

Socioeconomic Status and Survival of Cirrhosis Patients: A Danish Nationwide Cohort Study

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:23:40 EDT

Low socioeconomic status is a risk factor for cirrhosis, but what effect does it have on prognosis?
BMC Gastroenterology

Bile Duct Cysts: Contemporary Surgical Management

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:25:35 EDT

This review summarizes the recent progress in the evaluation and treatment of bile duct cysts, particularly in relation to contemporary operative approaches.
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology

Health-Care-Associated Infections: The Legislative Perspective and the Pharmacist's Role

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:09:05 EDT

Pharmacists are integral to the development of proactive methods to help prevent health-care-associated infections.
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

Predictors of Serious Complications Due To Clostridium difficile Infection

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Presence of clinical variables that predict complications from CDI would have the potential to strongly influence management.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Quantifying the 'Hidden' Lactose in Drugs Used for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Conditions

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Lactose intolerance affects 70% of the world population. Yet, lactose is found in many medications. The object of this study was to identify and quantify the amount of lactose in medications used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, and to identify 'lactose-free' preparations.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Small Bowel Enteroscopy: Territory Conquered, Future Horizons

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:05:12 EDT

Advances in small bowel enteroscopy are reviewed, focusing on indications, modifications to improve imaging and techniques, pitfalls, and clinical applications.
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology

Rates of HCV Treatment Eligibility Among HCV-Monoinfected and HCV/HIV-Coinfected Patients in Tertiary Care Referral Centers

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:07:01 EDT

HIV coinfection often interferes with treatment for HCV, but addressing modifiable factors may enhance treatment eligibility in HCV/HIV coinfected patients.
HIV Clinical Trials