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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
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FDA Approvals: Aloxi, Levoleucovorin, Arcalyst
The FDA has approved palonosetron HCl injection (Aloxi), levoleucovorin injection, and rilonacept injection (Arcalyst).
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Weight-Loss Diets and Orlistat May Lower BP, but Outcome Data Lacking
Authors of a meta-analysis set out to see if diets, drugs, or surgery for weight loss in people with hypertension could produce meaningful reductions in hard cardiovascular events.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Long Cervix May Predict Need for Cesarean Delivery in Primiparous Women
A study shows that a long cervix in midpregnancy may predict the need for a cesarean delivery during labor at term in primiparous women.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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New Guidelines Address Management of Common Bile Duct Stones
Options for management of common bile duct stones include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, laparoscopy, magnetic resonance cholangiography, and endoscopic ultrasonography.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Oral Sodium Phosphate Not Recommended for Bowel Endoscopy Preparation in Elderly
In a retrospective study, oral sodium phosphate solution bowel preparation for colonoscopy may cause renal damage in elderly patients, even in those with creatinine levels in the normal range.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Patients May Need Better Pain Interventions After Traumatic Injury
A study shows that 1 year after a traumatic injury, patients continue to have moderately severe pain, suggesting that earlier and more intensive pain interventions are needed.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Universal Screening of Hospital Admissions May Reduce MRSA Incidence
In a study, universal screening of patients newly admitted to the hospital reduced the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus during admission and 30 days after patient discharge.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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New Colon and Rectal Cancer Guidelines Chart Chemotherapy Options
Experts are working to expound the complexities of combining therapies for colon and rectal cancer.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Each Therapy for Prostate Cancer Has a Distinct Pattern of Adverse Effects
According to a new study on prostate cancer, surgery, external-beam radiation, and brachytherapy have a different pattern of adverse effects, which affects patients' overall satisfaction with care.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Net Benefit From tPA for Stroke Patients Receiving Prior Antiplatelet Therapy
Despite a higher incidence of intracranial hemorrhage, patients using antiplatelet therapy before a stroke appear to benefit more from tissue plasminogen activator vs those not using prior therapy.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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New Guidelines Offer Distinct Algorithm for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Previous practice guidelines have included inflammatory breast cancer as part of the locally advanced treatment recommendation, but experts say the change was overdue.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Abilify, Sarafem, Cubicin, Invanz, Arava
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for oral and injectable aripiprazole, fluoxetine HCl, daptomycin injection, ertapenem sodium injection, and leflunomide tablets.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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New Prostate Cancer Guidelines Add Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy
The updated guidelines add intensity-modulated radiotherapy, which is particularly effective for delivering high doses, to the existing option of using 3D conformal radiotherapy.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Streamlined "CPR" by EMS Can Improve Survival in Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
A prospective study shows that a streamlined protocol of minimally interrupted cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves survival-to-hospital discharge in patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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FDA Approvals: Nexium, Humira, Xyntha
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for esomeprazole magnesium, a new indication for adalimumab subcutaneous injection, and antihemophilic factor plasma/albumin-free intravenous infusion.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Stay in Touch: Postdischarge Contact With MI Patients Boosts Adherence to Meds
Two studies describe approaches to increase the effectiveness of patient drug adherence after a myocardial infarction.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Cymbalta, Crestor, Rapamune
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for duloxetine HCl delayed-release capsules, rosuvastatin calcium tablets, and sirolimus tablets and oral solution.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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MRSA Screening May Not Reduce Infections in Surgical Patients
An interventional cohort study does not support the recommendation for universal screening on hospital admission for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in surgical patients.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Estrogen Levels Linked to Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
High levels of estrogen contribute to an increased risk for disease recurrence among postmenopausal women who have been previously treated for early-stage breast cancer.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
