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Blood Substitutes Linked to Deaths, MI; FDA Should Have Acted Sooner to Stop Trials, Researchers Say
An analysis of studies involving the use of hemoglobin-based blood substitutes indicates that their use is associated with the increased risks for death and myocardial infarction.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Cesarean Delivery May Be an Independent Risk Factor for Stroke
A nationwide, population-based study in Taiwan suggests that cesarean delivery is an independent risk factor for stroke.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Little Physical Activity and High Levels of Obesity in Cancer Survivors
A Canadian study shows that survivors of cancer have low levels of physical activity and high levels of obesity and that counseling on exercise and diet is warranted in this patient group.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Nasal Surgery May Improve Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In a prospective, longitudinal cohort study of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, nasal surgery was effective in improving quality of life and reducing sleep-related snoring.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Mammograms Should Continue Up to Age 75 Years, and 3-Year Intervals Are Sufficient
A mammography screening interval of 3 years vs 1 year is not associated with worse outcomes of breast cancer mortality rate in women who are followed up to 13 years.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Weekly Paclitaxel Effective for Stage II and III Breast Cancer
A new schedule of paclitaxel given once a week for 12 treatments should be considered a standard option of adjuvant treatment of breast cancer, report researchers.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Short Hospital Stay for Pulmonary Embolism Linked to Increased Mortality Rate
A study shows that a short hospital length of stay for pulmonary embolism is associated with an increased risk for postdischarge mortality.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Yoga Effective Against Complications of Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
Pain, itching, and the inability to differentiate between the urge to pass flatus/feces after stapled hemorrhoidectomy may be mitigated by certain bowel-strengthening yoga exercises.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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SAPPHIRE 3-Year Results Suggest Parity for Carotid Stenting and Endarterectomy in High-Risk Patients
Carotid stenting vs distal protection and endarterectomy in patients at high surgical risk show no significant difference in major cardiovascular events between groups.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Prophylactic Antibiotics Effective Immediately Following Knee Arthroplasty
For total knee arthroplasty performed during ischemia, use of prophylactic antibiotics before tourniquet release was not inferior to standard administration of prophylactic antibiotics.
Reuters Health Information, April 2008
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Infants With Heart Disease at Higher Risk for Attention and Behavioral Difficulties
Children who had surgery for congenital heart disease as infants had an increased risk for problems with inattention and hyperactivity and often required remedial services in school.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Carbatrol, DepoDur, Vectibix
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for carbamazepine extended-release capsules, morphine sulfate extended-release liposome epidural injection, and panitumumab intravenous infusion.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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ARMYDA-RELOAD: Clopidogrel Load Beneficial Even if on Chronic Treatment?
Patients with acute coronary syndrome who required percutaneous intervention and were already taking clopidogrel may still benefit from another 600-mg loading dose before the procedure.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Available Treatments of Localized Prostate Cancer May Not Be Effective
A systematic review suggests that the available treatments of localized prostate cancer are not that effective and may have some adverse effects.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Watchful Waiting May Be Appropriate for Some Women With HPV
A study suggests that watchful waiting regarding risk for cervical cancer may be an option for women with normal cytologic and initial positive human papillomavirus results.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Levaquin, Nexavar, AndroGel
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for oral and injectable levofloxacin (Levaquin), sorafenib tosylate tablets (Nexavar), and testosterone 1% gel (AndroGel).
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Chemotherapy Better Than Surgery Alone in Liver Metastases From Colon Cancer
Perioperative chemotherapy appears to be more effective in improving progression-free survival vs surgery alone in patients with liver metastases secondary to colorectal cancer.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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TRANSFER-AMI: With Optimal Drugs and Six-Hour Cutoff, "Pharmacoinvasive" Strategy Better Than Rescue/Elective PCI Postlysis
Results of a trial suggest that performing percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with myocardial infarction within 6 hours of receiving thrombolysis is superior to the wait-and-see strategy.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Efficacy of Tamsulosin as Medical Expulsive Therapy for Ureteral Stones Questioned
Two prospective randomized studies with contrasting findings have questioned the true efficacy of the alpha-blocker tamsulosin for expulsion of distal ureteral stones.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Little Difference in Advanced Adenoma in High- and Low-Risk Patients Undergoing Follow-Up Colonoscopy
Current guidelines for follow-up colonoscopy after polyp removal stratify patients into high-risk and low-risk groups, but a study suggests little difference in the risk for advanced adenoma.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
