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Omeprazole Boosts Saquinavir Exposure in HIV Patients
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, July 2008
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U.S. FDA, CDC Say Merck's Gardasil Shot Remains Safe
A review of health problems reported after women and girls received Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine shows it remains safe and effective for protecting against a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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UnitedHealth Profit Drops, but Beats Expectations
UnitedHealth Group Inc on Tuesday reported a 72 percent drop in quarterly profit on a big charge from a legal settlement and challenges in its businesses serving seniors and employers, although its results surpassed previously lowered expectations.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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WellCare Trims 2004-2007 Profit to Reflect Refunds
WellCare Health Plans Inc said on Monday it would lower earnings by as much as 14 percent in each year from 2004 through first-half 2007 because it recorded inadequate liabilities for certain premium refunds.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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CMV Reactivation Common in Critically Ill, Immunocompetent Patients
Critically ill patients with intact immune systems frequently experience cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation, with the reactivation independently linked to prolonged hospitalization or death.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Emergency Department Patients Often Don't Understand Discharge Instructions
Patients often fail to fully comprehend the treatment they receive during an emergency department visit or recall instructions for their care after they leave, new research suggests.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Depression Linked With Increased Risk for First Stroke in Elderly
A study in the July issue of Stroke suggests an association between depression and an increased risk for first-ever stroke in elderly subjects.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Direct Emergency Admission to Catheterization Lab Reduces Time to Intervention
Direct ambulance admission to the cardiac catheterization laboratory significantly reduces the time to performance of primary percutaneous intervention (PCI), according to a report in the June issue of the American Heart Journal.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Possible Biomarkers for Critical Limb Ischemia Identified
In patients with peripheral arterial disease, levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and soluble Tie2 (sTie2) are increased when critical limb ischemia rather than intermittent claudication is present, new research suggests.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Institutional Strategies May Improve Appropriate Antimicrobial Use and Reduce Resistance
Multifaceted, institution-wide, and unit-specific programs using educational strategies may affect institutional antimicrobial use and resistance but not imported resistance.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Mupirocin Resistance May Be Common in MRSA Clinical Isolates
A survey showed a relatively high rate of mupirocin resistance, and a second study showed increasing resistance to ciprofloxacin among E coli isolates despite targeted interventions.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing May Be Safe, Effective for Facial Rhytids
In a case series, carbon dioxide laser resurfacing was shown to be a safe and effective treatment for facial rhytids, with hypopigmentation the only long-term adverse effect.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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CME
Impaired Vision May Be Indirectly Linked With Increased Suicide Risk
Visual impairment may be linked with increased suicide risk through its indirect effect on nonocular and self-rated health, according to a US population-based study.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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CME
Enoxaparin, Heparin Linked to High Bleeding Risk in Cardioembolic Stroke
Using enoxaparin or heparin to bridge anticoagulation therapy with warfarin for secondary stroke prevention has been associated with high risk for bleeding in patients with cardioembolic stroke.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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CME/CE
Influenza Guidelines Updated
The updated guidelines for prevention and control of influenza now recommend that annual vaccination be given to all children aged 5 to 18 years in the 2008 to 2009 influenza season.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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CME
Single Deepest Vertical Pocket Measurement Preferred in Assessing Amniotic Fluid Volume
A systematic review shows that the single deepest vertical pocket measurement is preferred to the amniotic fluid index in assessing amniotic fluid volume.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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CME/CE
High Fiber in Pregnancy Cuts Risk of Preeclampsia
The results of a new study suggest that higher intake of total fiber may reduce the risk for preeclampsia in pregnant women.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Most Children With Cow's Milk Allergy Can Tolerate Heated Milk
Seventy-five percent of children with milk allergy will tolerate extensively heated milk, according to a report in the July 15th online issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Bivalent CMV DNA Vaccine Shows Promise in Phase 1 Trial
A bivalent DNA vaccine against cytomegalovirus (CMV) has immunogenic potential and appears to be safe in healthy CMV-seropositive and -seronegative adults, according to results of a phase 1, multicenter, open-label, dose-escalating trial reported in the June 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Gadolinium-Based Contrast Raises Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Risk
Gadolinium-based contrast material used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) increases the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), according to a report in the June issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
