-
CME
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
-
CME/CE
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
-
CME
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
-
CME/CE
Guidelines Issued for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
The American Cancer Society has issued guidelines for the screening and surveillance for the early detection of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME
New Lung Cancer Guidelines Advise Adjuvant Therapy in Early Disease
Adjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy reduces the risk for death in patients with stage 2 or 3 disease who have already had a resection, experts say.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME
ACC Issues Appropriateness Criteria for Stress Echo
The American College of Cardiology Foundation, the American Society of Echocardiography, and other organizations review the appropriateness of stress echocardiography in many clinical scenarios.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME
Experts Welcome Accelerated Approval of Bevacizumab for Breast Cancer
Bevacizumab has received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use in metastatic breast cancer in combination with paclitaxel chemotherapy.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME
Breast Cancer Risk Remains After Stopping HRT
In a follow-up study, women who took hormones in the Women's Health Initiative trial remain at higher risk for breast cancer 3 years after the trial was stopped, but cardiovascular risk is reduced.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME/CE
Guidelines Issued for Diagnosis and Management of von Willebrand's Disease
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has issued the first guidelines for the diagnosis and management of von Willebrand's disease.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME/CE
Repeat Stroke More Likely in Aspirin Nonresponders
A reduced platelet response to aspirin, seen in approximately 20% of patients with stroke, puts patients at higher risk of having a second event.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME
Nonpolyp Neoplasms More Likely Than Polyps to Lead to Colorectal Cancer
Nonpolypoid colorectal neoplasms are often flat or depressed and difficult to detect on colonoscopy, but they are relatively common and may be 10 times more likely than polyps to develop into cancer.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME
Uterine Artery Embolization a Good Alternative to Hysterectomy for Fibroids
A study shows that both uterine artery embolization and surgery for fibroids are effective in improving health-related quality of life, with no differences between groups at 24-month follow-up.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME/CE
Obese Children at Greater Risk for Perioperative Adverse Respiratory Events
A study suggests that obese children presenting for elective surgery have a greater prevalence of preexisting comorbid medical conditions vs normal-weight children.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
-
CME/CE
Hormone Therapy Compromises Mammograms and Breast Biopsies
Women who use combined hormone therapy, even for short periods, were at significantly increased risk of having abnormal results on mammograms and undergoing breast biopsies.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
-
CME
Multivitamins Do Not Reduce Risk for Lung Cancer, and Vitamin E May Raise It
According to a large, prospective study, multivitamins do not reduce the risk for lung cancer, but high doses of vitamin E may increase this risk, particularly among smokers.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
-
CME
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents May Not Be Safe for Cancer Patients
Erythropoietin and darbepoetin, often used to treat chemotherapy-associated anemia, may cause serious complications such as venous thromboembolism or even death.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
-
CME
Low-Dose Vasopressin May Not Improve Survival in Septic Shock
In a randomized controlled trial of patients with septic shock, low-dose vasopressin did not reduce mortality rates vs norepinephrine.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
-
CME
Surgery More Effective Than Nonsurgical Treatment for Spinal Stenosis
Surgery is more effective than nonsurgical therapy for the relief of symptoms associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, a study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
-
CME
Thrombolytics Safe, Effective in Cath-Related Stroke, Says Analysis
A retrospective study shows no hint that treatment of the rare complication of stroke after cardiac catheterization with a tissue plasminogen activator worsens the risk of bleeding.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
-
CME
Hemorrhoid Management Reviewed
A clinical review provides the best options for evaluating and treating hemorrhoids.
Medscape Medical News, February 2008
