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Eosinopenia Reliably Identifies Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients
Eosinopenia is better than C-reactive protein at indicating sepsis in patients in intensive care units.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Guidelines Discuss Use of Hydroxyurea in Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
The National Institutes of Health have issued a conference consensus statement on the use of hydroxyurea in the treatment of sickle cell disease with an accompanying literature review.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Inflammatory Markers Predict Congestive Heart Failure
The inflammatory markers IL-6, C-reactive protein, and macroalbuminuria suggest a mechanistic link between obesity and congestive heart failure, researchers say.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Janumet, WelChol, Rituxan
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for sitagliptin plus metformin HCl tablets (Janumet), colesevelam HCl tablets (WelChol), and rituximab intravenous injection (Rituxan).
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Breast Cancer Within 2 Years of Childbirth Linked to Poor Prognosis
A study shows that women who have breast cancer within 2 years of their last pregnancy (or 2-4 years) after delivery are more likely to have a poor prognosis.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Corticosteroids May Not Reduce Mortality in Children With Bacterial Meningitis
In a retrospective cohort study of children with bacterial meningitis, adjuvant treatment with corticosteroids was not associated with a decreased risk for death or shorter hospital stay.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Routine Vaccination With Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Not Recommended for Certain Children
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices does not recommend routine vaccination of children ages 2 to 10 years with quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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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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Physical Exercise May Help Reduce Fatigue During and After Cancer Treatment
A review suggests that physical exercise can help reduce fatigue both during and after treatment of cancer, but evidence is limited to suggest the best type or optimal intensity of exercise.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Guidelines Issued for Treating Atopic Eczema in Children
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has issued clinical guidelines for all healthcare clinicians for the treatment of atopic eczema in children.
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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Three Days of Antibiotics May Suffice for Treatment of Nonsevere Pneumonia in Children
A review shows that a short course (3 days) of antibiotic therapy for community-acquired pneumonia is equally as effective as 5 days, both for amoxicillin and cotrimoxazole.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Antipsychotics May Increase Risk for Pneumonia in Elderly
A nested case-control analysis shows that elderly patients who take antipsychotics are at increased risk for pneumonia, particularly when taking atypical antipsychotics.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Complete Skin Examination With or Without Dermoscopy Feasible for Skin Cancer Screening
Complete skin examination with dermoscopy takes longer to conduct vs complete skin examination alone in skin cancer screening, but clinicians should consider screening using either method.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Lesion Diameter Still Important in Early Detection of Cutaneous Melanoma
A cohort study supports a diameter criterion of a suspicious skin lesion larger than 6 mm as a useful guideline for the early detection of cutaneous melanoma.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Linezolid May Be as Effective as Vancomycin for Complicated Skin and Soft Tissue MRSA Infection
A new study shows that linezolid may be as effective as vancomycin in treating patients with complicated skin and soft tissue infections resulting from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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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Uncircumcised Men at Risk for HPV Infection of Glans Penis
Uncircumcised men are at an increased risk for infection with human papillomavirus, including oncogenic types, in the glans/corona of the penis, researchers from Hawaii report.
Reuters Health Information, 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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New Guidelines Address Nutritional Needs of Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
The guidelines revise those from 2000 and include recommendations about the dietary intake of sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and fat in children with chronic kidney disease.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
