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Overview of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Analogs and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

A review of current and emerging incretin therapies in type 2 diabetes, including the GLP-1 receptor agonists exenatide and liraglutide and the DPP-4 inhibitors sitagliptin and vildagliptin.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Overview of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Analogs and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:32:51 EDT

Statin No Better Than Placebo in Improving Function in Learning-Disabled Children

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:22:14 EDT

A new study concludes simvastatin is no better than placebo in improving cognitive function of children with neurofibromatosis type 1, one of the most common single-gene disorders affecting learning.
Medscape Medical News

Efficacy and Safety of a Vaccine Patch Against Travelers' Diarrhea Caused by Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:12:11 EDT

Can wearing a patch ensure a healthy vacation?
AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill

Topiramate Linked to Birth Defects, but Results Should Be Interpreted With Caution

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:22:57 EDT

Preliminary results suggest that taking the antiepileptic drug topiramate during pregnancy, either alone or in combination with other antiepileptic drugs, has been linked to an increased risk for congenital malformations. However, study investigators and other experts say the findings should be interpreted with caution.
Medscape Medical News

Strategies for Successful Breast-Feeding Are Reviewed

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Although breast-feeding offers significant health benefits for infants and mothers, the United States continues to fall short of breast-feeding goals set by the Healthy People 2010 initiative.
Medscape Medical News

Sildenafil May Improve Women's Antidepressant-Related Sexual Dysfunction

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Women with antidepressant-associated adverse sexual effects who also received sildenafil vs placebo had improved sexual function, in a recent trial.
Medscape Medical News

FDA Approvals: KINRIX and Metvixia

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The FDA has approved diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed and inactivated poliovirus vaccine and a revised indication for methyl aminolevulinate 16.8% cream.
Medscape Medical News

PEG3350 May Be Helpful for Children With Functional Constipation

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

In a randomized controlled trial, polyethylene glycol 3350 was effective in the short-term treatment of children with functional constipation and established the most effective starting dose.
Medscape Medical News

ASCO 2008: Lung and Head/Neck Cancer

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Read these summaries to keep up with the latest data from ASCO 2008 on the treatment of lung and head/neck cancers.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Highlights in Lung Cancer

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:20:38 EDT

This summary reviews the latest data from ASCO 2008 on the treatment of lung cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Highlights in Head and Neck Cancer

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:20:39 EDT

This summary reviews the latest data from ASCO 2008 on the treatment of head and neck cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Early, Aggressive Treatment Warranted in Pediatric Status Epilepticus

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:09:00 EDT

Convulsive status epilepticus in children warrants early, aggressive treatment that includes rapid transport to the emergency department as well as very early prehospital treatment with intravenous lorazepam.
Medscape Medical News

Embolization of Varicoceles May Improve Male Infertility

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that embolization of varicoceles in men with infertility may be considered a useful adjunct to in vitro fertilization.
Medscape Medical News

Breast Examination May Not Improve Breast Cancer Survival

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

According to a Cochrane review, breast cancer self-examination or physical examination does not improve breast cancer survival and may increase biopsies of benign lumps.
Medscape Medical News

Perceived Accessibility of Smoking May Increase Risk of Smoking Among Youths

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that perceived accessibility of smoking increases the risk of smoking among youths and has a stronger effect among those with peer smokers.
Medscape Medical News

Inhaled Mannitol Improves Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:33:18 EDT

Treatment with inhaled mannitol leads to significantly improved lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a report by Australian researchers in the June issue of Chest.
Reuters Health Information

Low Mass Islet Cell Transplants Achieve Insulin Independence

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:36:44 EDT

Allogeneic islet cell transplantation outcome is improved with smaller transplant size and with addition of etanercept and exenatide to the post-transplant immunosuppression regimen.
Reuters Health Information

Maximizing HAART Coverage Has Potential to Curb HIV Epidemic

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:39:41 EDT

Treatment of at least 75% of individuals who are eligible for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has the potential to "curb the growth of the HIV epidemic," Canadian researchers announce.
Reuters Health Information

Omeprazole Boosts Saquinavir Exposure in HIV Patients

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:48:46 EDT

In HIV patients taking saquinavir/ritonavir, use of omeprazole leads to a significant - and apparently well tolerated - increase in saquinavir plasma exposure.
Reuters Health Information