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Depressive Conditions Linked to Asthma Severity
In a study of patients with asthma, clinician- and patient-reported incidences of depression were linked with depression severity, but patients linked asthma control more with depressive symptoms.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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CME/CE
Guidelines Issued on Pertussis, Tetanus, Diphtheria Prevention in Pregnant Women and Newborns
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued guidelines on the prevention of pertussis, tetanus, and diphtheria in pregnant and postpartum women and their infants.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
Risk for Urologic Cancer Linked to Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Patients with renal pelvis and ureteral cancers have an increased risk for colorectal cancer, and in turn, a history of colorectal cancer increases the risk for renal pelvis and ureteral cancers.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
Costs of Heavy Drinking: Arterial Stiffness, Hypertension for Men, and Enlarged Hearts for Women
A study examining the link between heavy binge drinking, arterial stiffness, and cardiac structure and function has shown that the consumption of alcohol affects men and women differently.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
Abdominal Adiposity Linked to Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women
In the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation, abdominal adiposity was associated with hot flashes in menopausal women
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
PROFESS: Combination Therapy Falls Short of Noninferiority vs Clopidogrel
Results of a secondary stroke prevention trial show that the combination of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole do not meet prespecified noninferiority criteria vs clopidogrel.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Community-Based Influenza-Vaccination Program Still Effective at 1 Year
Herd protection against influenza persisted 1 year after the completion of a community-based influenza-vaccination program in school-aged children in central Texas.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Biomarkers of Cardiovascular and Renal Disease Improve Risk Assessment Over Established Risk Factors
In men with and without cardiovascular disease, the addition of several biomarkers of cardiovascular and renal dysfunction significantly improves risk stratification for death from cardiovascular causes beyond other models based only on established cardiovascular risk factors, according to the results of a new study.
Heartwire, May 2008
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Ultrasound Added to Mammography Finds More Breast Cancer
For women at high risk for breast cancer, adding ultrasound screening to mammography finds more cases of cancer, but increases the false-positive rate.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
FDA Approvals: Amitiza, Strattera, NovoSeven RT
The FDA has approved a new indication for lubiprostone (Amitiza), an expanded indication for atomoxetine HCl (Strattera), and a new formulation of recombinant coagulation factor VIIa (NovoSeven RT).
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
POISE Published, Debate on Perioperative Beta Blockers Continues
Publication of the landmark POISE trial has triggered another heated debate about the pros and cons of using beta blockers perioperatively in noncardiac surgery.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
Air Pollution Increases DVT Risk
A new study suggests that long-term exposure to particulate air pollution may be associated with altered coagulation function and increased risk for deep vein thrombosis.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Exercise Protects Against Premenopausal Breast Cancer
Exercise has been consistently associated with a decrease in the risk for postmenopausal breast cancer, but a new study shows that it also protects against premenopausal breast cancer.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME
Efavirenz May Be Best Initial Treatment of HIV-1 Infection
Patients given efavirenz plus 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors were less likely to have virologic failure than those given lopinavir-ritonavir.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Celecoxib No Clinical Utility as Chemopreventive Agent, Experts Say
They also warn that new trials studying the well-known pain reliever in high doses would be unethical.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Britain's Brown Backs Status Quo on Abortion Law
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Thursday he plans to vote against a reduction in the country's 24-week time limit on abortion when parliament considers the hotly-contested issue next week.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Dengue Infection in Late Pregnancy Usually Not a Problem
In general, dengue infection in late pregnancy does not affect pregnancy outcome, according to results of a study appearing in the May issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Intervention Curbs Pediatric ICU Bloodstream Infections
A systematic series of measures produced a significant reduction in rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit, according to researchers.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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J&J Recalling Certain Lots of Drugs After Theft
Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday it was voluntarily recalling specific lots of three of its medications to protect patients from receiving potentially mishandled or damaged products after a truck carrying the drugs was stolen.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Traced to Tainted Dog Food
Contaminated dry dog food was the source of an outbreak of Salmonella infections affecting individuals in 19 states, public health officials report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for May 16.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
