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FDA Approvals: Vyvanse and Treximet
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules (Vyvanse) and sumatriptan plus naproxen sodium tablets (Treximet).
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Review Addresses Strategies for Patient Adherence to Medications
An updated review provides various methods of encouraging patients to adhere to their medications, but the reviewers say that there are significant limitations and that more research is needed.
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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No Increased In-Hospital Mortality in AMI Patients Arriving During "Off" Hours
Patients with acute myocardial infarction admitted to the hospital on weeknights, holidays, or weekends had percutaneous coronary intervention less often but had no increase in in-hospital mortality.
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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Children With ADHD Should Have ECG Before Taking Stimulant Drugs
A statement from the American Heart Association advises that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder should receive cardiac evaluation before starting treatment with stimulant drugs.
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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Evidence Limited to Recommend Antihistamines for Nonspecific Cough in Children
A Cochrane review study found insufficient evidence for use of antihistamines for nonspecific cough in children and some evidence that the drugs may be contraindicated in young children.
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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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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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
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FDA Approval: Orencia
The FDA has approved a new indication for abatacept injection (Orencia).
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Meta-analysis Shows No Excess Cardiovascular Risk With Aromatase Inhibitors
Comparisons with tamoxifen have suggested that there is an increased risk for adverse cardiovascular effects, but comparisons with placebo show no excess risk.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Aredia, Avalide, Biaxin, Doryx, Monodox
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for pamidronate disodium, irbesartan plus hydrochlorothiazide, clarithromycin, doxycycline hyclate, and doxycycline monohydrate.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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AHA Statement Takes Aim at Hypertension Resistant to Triple-Drug Therapy
The statement tries to address how to work up and treat the many patients who do not reach blood pressure goals despite receiving 3 antihypertensive drugs.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Hormone Use Affects Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration After Menopause
In a group of postmenopausal women, current use of postmenopausal hormones and previous use of oral contraceptives were linked to risk for age-related macular degeneration.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Lower Rates of Stroke, MI in Women Adhering to DASH-Style Diet Long Term
Researchers say a 24-year cohort study provides some of the best evidence of the enduring benefit of low-sodium/plant-food-rich diets, given the impossibility of conducting a long-term clinical trial.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Loop Diuretics May Increase Loss of Bone Mass in Older Men
A cohort study showing an increased rate of hip bone loss suggests that the potential for bone loss should be considered when loop diuretics are prescribed to older patients in clinical practice.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Kidney Failure Independently Predicts Sudden Cardiac Death
Kidney failure was independently linked with sudden cardiac death, according to an analysis of the Heart and Estrogen Replacement Study data.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
