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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
