Medscape Pharmacists Headlines

Does the Use of Recombinant Human Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Improve IVF Implantation and Pregnancy Rates?

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:37:28 EDT

A commentary on a study on the use of recombinant human LIF in women with repeatedly failed IVF cycles, published April 2009 in Fertility and Sterility.
Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

Determining the Genetic Origin of the 2009 A(H1N1) "Swine" Flu

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:33:36 EDT

Dr. Ali Torkamani comments on a study published in Science discussing the genetic origin of the 2009 "swine flu" and the implications for future flu surveillance.
Medscape Genomic Medicine

Doctor Shopping for Pain Relief

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:24:34 EDT

Some patients feel it is necessary to visit multiple doctors to obtain adequate pain relief.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Thrombocytopenia Associated With the use of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Agents for Psoriasis

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:58:44 EDT

The prevalence of thrombocytopenia is unusually high for patients taking anti-TNF-α agents for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis.
Medscape Dermatology

Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:51:21 EDT

This study sought to clarify inconsistent outcomes reported by various clinical trials and analyses. Commentary offered by John G. Bartlett, MD.
Medscape Infectious Diseases

Interferon Gamma-1b May Not Improve Survival in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:56:54 EDT

A randomized controlled trial suggests that interferon gamma-1b cannot be recommended as treatment in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis because it does not improve survival duration.
Medscape Medical News

ISSTDR 2009: HPV Vaccination Program Reduces the Incidence of Genital Warts in Both Women and Men

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:38:57 EDT

A free HPV vaccine program was associated with a reduction in risk for genital warts within a few years.
Medscape Medical News

Efficacy of HPV Vaccine Confirmed for Women Over 25 Years of Age

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:12:59 EDT

Initial studies of HPV vaccines were conducted in very young subjects. Now, a trial confirms that infection can also be prevented in those older than 25, says Dr. Maurie Markman in this video blog.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Pioglitazone Prevents In-Stent Restenosis in Diabetics

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:34 EDT

In patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the use of pioglitazone appears to suppress in-stent neointimal proliferation, Japanese and US researchers report in the June issue of JACC: Coronary Intervention.
Reuters Health Information

Yet Another New Flu Virus Emerges in Canada

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:54:06 EDT

Canadian officials said on Tuesday they had identified yet another new flu virus, this one a mixture of human and swine influenza viruses, in two farm workers in Western Canada.
Reuters Health Information

Reducing Bleeding Risk in Patients Who Need Triple Antithrombotic Therapy

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:56:45 EDT

Combining warfarin with dual antiplatelet therapy is associated with significant bleeding hazards, and this is a growing problem with the aging of the population. Recommendations on how to balance the benefits and risks of such treatment are made in a new review.
Heartwire

Sen Grassley Asks Medical Journals About Ghostwriting

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:56:45 EDT

Sent to eight medical journals, including the Annals of Internal Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the New England Journal of Medicine, the letter asks the journals to clarify their policies and practices regarding medical ghostwriting.
Heartwire

Chemoradiotherapy Boosts Costs in Head and Neck Cancer

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:35 EDT

In patients with advanced head and neck cancer, a multimodal approach to treatment leads to greater expense, according to researchers.
Reuters Health Information

Gradual Methotrexate Escalation Best in RA Therapy

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:34 EDT

The findings from a literature review suggest that methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should start at low oral doses and subcutaneous administration should be reserved for those who do not respond adequately, Dutch researchers report in the July issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Reuters Health Information

Intravesical Chemotherapy Could Lower Bladder Cancer Care Costs

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:35 EDT

Intravesical chemotherapy immediately after transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) could significantly lower the cost of caring for nonmuscle invading bladder cancer, according to a new report.
Reuters Health Information

Health Services for Low-Income and Uninsured Women

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:33:11 EDT

In this video blog, Dr. Andrew Kaunitz responds to a reader's comment and discusses 3 nationwide programs that provide family planning and other health services to low-income and uninsured women.
Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

Rapamycin Extends Lifespan of Mice

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:34 EDT

Targeting the mTOR signaling pathway with oral rapamycin increases the life expectancy of mice, even when started late in life, scientists in the US report in the journal Nature, published online on July 8.
Reuters Health Information

What Should We Tell Patients About the Insulin Glargine (Lantus®) Controversy?

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:11:54 EDT

Some patients with diabetes are panicking about reports that insulin glargine (Lantus®) may be associated with an increased risk for cancer. In this video blog, Dr. Anne Peters discusses how clinicians can best address those concerns.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology

ISSTDR 2009: Multiple Pathogens Detected Simultaneously With Investigational Microarray

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:02:23 EDT

A new polymicrobial assay may unlock the origin of sexually transmitted syndromes caused by multiple organisms.
Medscape Medical News

Acne Drug Accutane No Longer Sold

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:12:56 EDT

Generic versions of the acne drug are still available as isotretinoin.
WebMD Health News