Medscape Pulmonary Medicine Headlines

Physicians Are Talking About: The Audacity That Physicians Should Take the Helm of Healthcare Reform

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:52:45 EDT

As the US healthcare reform movement gains momentum, Medscape Physician Connect commentators propose their own strategies for change.
Medscape Family Medicine

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

Effect of Maternal Psychopathology on Behavioral Problems in Preschool Children Exposed to Terrorism

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:09:11 EDT

Is maternal psychopathology related to behavioral problems in children exposed to terrorism?
Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health

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

Obesity on the Rise in US

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:30:45 EDT

The prevalence of obesity in US adults has increased by more than 25% in 2008; a separate report found that healthcare spending on obesity increased by 80% from 2001 to 2006.
Medscape Medical News

Does Race Affect Cancer Survival?

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:57:27 EDT

Breast cancer deaths are higher for black women despite equal treatment.
WebMD Health 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

Cystic Fibrosis Screening Legislated for All Newborns by 2010

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:36:50 EDT

Mandatory screening for cystic fibrosis in all newborns will be in effect in all 50 states and the District of Columbia by the end of this year.
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

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

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

Genotype Influences Risk of Behavior Problems After Infant Cardiac Surgery

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:36:34 EDT

The apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype influences the risk of behavior problems that develop years after infants undergo cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects.
Reuters Health Information

Proteome Profiling Identifies Diagnostic Markers for Acute Pediatric Appendicitis

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:27:21 EDT

Urinary levels of leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein reflect appendicitis severity.
Medscape Medical News

Final Analysis Shows HPV Vaccine Is Effective and Safe

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:50:47 EDT

The final results of a large phase 3 trial demonstrate that Cervarix, an AS04-adjunvanted vaccine, was immunogenic, generally well tolerated, and effective against HPV-16 or HPV-18 infections.
Medscape Medical News

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

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

Tissue Retained in Arthroscopic Shavers After Cleaning, FDA Warns

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:05:19 EDT

The FDA has alerted healthcare professionals about the possibility of pieces of tissue remaining in arthroscopic shavers after cleaning.
Medscape Medical News

WHO Issues Patient Care Checklist for Influenza A (H1N1)

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:56:03 EDT

WHO has developed a new patient care checklist for hospitals worldwide to use when treating suspected or confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1).
Medscape Medical News