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Chronic Diseases Linked to Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Children
In a case-control study, cancer, chronic renal diseases, splenectomy, and transplantation were strongly associated with an increased risk for invasive pneumococcal disease in children.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Atripla, Halcion, Restoril
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for efavirenz plus emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, triazolam tablets, and temazepam capsules.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Coffee Drinking May Protect Against Risk for Liver Cancer
A study shows that higher coffee consumption was linked with lower liver cancer risk, but higher levels of gamma-glutamyltransferase may increase risk for this disease.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Entecavir May Be Effective for Hepatitis B Refractory to Lamivudine
A randomized controlled trial shows that entecavir is effective in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection refractory to lamivudine therapy.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Higher Birth Weight Linked to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adulthood
A large, prospective cohort study shows that infants with a birth weight of more than 4.54 kg had an increased risk for the development of rheumatoid arthritis as an adult.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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USPSTF Reissues Recommendations for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Adults
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a reaffirmation recommendation statement about screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults; nonpregnant women and men do not need screening.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Avodart and Trivaris
The FDA has approved a new indication for dutasteride capsules (Avodart) and triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension (Trivaris).
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CVD Is a "Major Killer" in HIV+ Patients, but Underrecognized by Doctors
A unique meeting of cardiologists, endocrinologists, and HIV clinicians hopes to raise awareness of key facts about the risk for cardiovascular disease in people who are HIV positive.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Estrogen May Be Neuroprotective After All
Positron emission tomographic scans show benefit in continuing estrogen long term in postmenopausal women at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Women Who Smoke May Not Be at Higher Risk Than Men for Lung Cancer
In a large prospective study, men tended to have slightly higher incidence rates of lung cancer than women among ever-smokers with comparable smoking histories.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Glycemic Index and Load Linked to Risk for Colorectal and Endometrial Cancer
In a meta-analysis, glycemic index and glycemic load were directly linked with an increased risk for colorectal and endometrial cancer.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Provider Recommendation Predicts Colorectal Cancer Screening in African Americans
Unadjusted screening rates were lower in African Americans with a family history of colorectal cancer, suggesting a need to examine barriers and facilitators to screening within the cultural context.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Management of Herpes Simplex Infections Reviewed
A clinical evidence-based review provides a reference for primary care clinicians regarding recommended drug therapies and dosing schedules for the treatment of herpes simplex infections.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Family History of Colorectal Cancer Linked to Reduced Cancer Recurrence and Death
In patients with stage III colon cancer who are receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, a family history of colorectal cancer was associated with significantly decreased cancer recurrence and mortality.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Pharmacogenomics Has the Potential to Improve Public Health
The study of how individual genetic differences affect drug response via certain drug-metabolizing enzymes has the potential to improve the health of large populations and subgroups.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Herceptin, Eloxatin, Extended-Release Venlafaxine HCl
The FDA has approved new treatment regimens for trastuzumab (Herceptin), labeling updates for oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), and a new generic formulation for extended-release venlafaxine HCl.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Sinecatechins May Be Effective for Anogenital Warts
In a randomized, double-blind trial of men and women with anogenital warts, use of sinecatechins, a green tea extract, was effective and well tolerated, and warts did not recur.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Behavioral Intervention Reduces Recurrent Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teens
SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) was significantly effective in reducing recurrent sexually transmitted infections in African American and Mexican American teens.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Diabetes May Increase Risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Hepatitis C
A study shows that for patients with chronic hepatitis C and advanced cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus increases the risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Vitamin D May Not Decrease Risk for Prostate Cancer
In a large prospective study, higher circulating serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were associated with an increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
