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Meningitis: Get Vaccinated Before Gay Pride Week in New York

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:41:30 EDT

Physicians should offer meningitis vaccine to men planning to participate in Gay Pride activities in New York, experts say.

FDA Investigates 2 Deaths Involving Olanzapine

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:36:25 EDT

The FDA is investigating 2 unexplained deaths of patients who received an injection of the antipsychotic drug olanzapine pamoate.

An Obese Teen: More Than Meets the Eye

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:51:42 EDT

Not all obese teens develop metabolic complications, but many do. Test your knowledge with this case challenge.

Cutting Back on Red Meat May Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:01:27 EDT

Reducing weekly servings of beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat may lower risk for type 2 diabetes, another new study suggests. The high fat in certain red meats is the culprit, one expert says.

Supreme Court: FTC Can Fight 'Pay for Delay' of Generic Drugs

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:09:33 EDT

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission can pursue antitrust challenges of drug patent settlements.

Concurrent Macrolide Antibiotic May Increase Statin Toxicity

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:11:43 EDT

Coprescription of clarithromycin or erythromycin with a statin that is metabolized by CYP3A4 increases the risk for statin toxicity in older adults, according to a population-based cohort study.

FDA Approves New Silicone Breast Implant

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:47:03 EDT

The agency will require a series of postapproval safety studies.

Genomic Medicine Just Hit the Accelerator

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:04:45 EDT

Eric Topol, MD, talks about the Supreme Court ruling disallowing patenting of genes, as well as new initiatives for advancing the sharing of genetic data.

PRAC Wants HES Infusion Solutions off the Market

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:09:37 EDT

The EMA committee has found that the benefits of HES-containing infusion solutions no longer outweigh their risks and recommended suspension of marketing authorization in Europe.

Many Docs Still Don't Understand Opioid Dependence

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:22 EDT

Misperceptions about opioid dependence and how to treat it persist for both the public and primary care physicians, new research suggests.

Quick Postmeal Walks Better Than Once-Daily Longer Ones

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:20:41 EDT

In older adults with impaired fasting glucose, only postmeal exercise reduced after-dinner glycemia.

Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT

How does NAFLD develop and present in children and what are the most effective treatment strategies?

Experts: Publish 'Invisible' and 'Abandoned' Clinical Trials

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:44:50 EDT

Experts have proposed using manufacturers' clinical study reports to publish unpublished trials and correct misreported trials, as well as to let others publish the unpublished data.

Expanded Recall of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:11:05 EDT

Myriad BRCA Patents Ruled Invalid by US Supreme Court

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:08:25 EDT

The Supreme Court has ruled that human genes are not patentable, and invalidated Myriad's BRCA1 and BRCA2 patents, but with a few caveats.

Colorado Docs on Medical Marijuana: Taking the High Road

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:22:16 EDT

This Best Evidence Review covers a survey of Colorado physicians on how they are dealing with the legalization of medical marijuana.

Oversized 2-mg Warfarin Tablets Recalled

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:58:17 EDT

One lot (#MM5767) made by Zydus Pharmaceuticals may include pills that contain an increased pharmacological effect, due to their larger size.

American Geriatrics Society: 5 Things to Question

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT

The American Geriatrics Society participates in the Choosing Wisely campaign by identifying five medications and treatments that older adults, healthcare providers, and caregivers should question.

CDC Updates HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Guidelines

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:32:38 EDT

The CDC has updated its recommendations on the use of preexposure prophylaxis in individuals at high risk of acquiring HIV to include its use in injection drug users.

Tenofovir Reduces HIV Infections in Injection Drug Users

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:23:51 EDT

Preexposure prophylaxis with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate nearly halved (48.9%) HIV infection rates in injection drug users compared with placebo.