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Physical Activity May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Obesity
Individuals who have a genetic mutation associated with high body mass index may be able to offset their increased risk for obesity through physical activity.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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PET Scan Changes Management of Colorectal Cancer
In a large multicenter trial, positron emission tomographic scans led to treatment changes in more than half of all patients with recurrent colorectal cancer and detected additional disease sites.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Rizatriptan May Be Effective for Pure Menstrual Migraine
Two randomized, double-blind trials show that rizatriptan 10 mg is superior to placebo for the treatment of pure menstrual migraine.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Exenatide Once a Week Just as Effective as Twice Daily for Glycemic Control
Patients with type 2 diabetes taking a weekly regimen of the antidiabetes drug exenatide experienced greater changes in hemoglobin A1c levels and were more likely to reach target glucose levels.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Graduated Compression Stockings Should Be Properly Sized and Used
A study shows that nurses should ensure that graduated compression stockings are properly sized and used and that knee-length stockings be the standard length used.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Breast Abscess Commonly Linked With MRSA
A study shows that community-acquired, puerperal breast abscesses or mastitis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus may resolve with empiric antibiotics.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Bone Metabolism Defects Common in Untreated Children With Celiac Disease
A new study shows that in children with celiac disease, bone metabolism is negatively affected but is returned to a healthy state after children are given a gluten-free diet.
Reuters Health Information, September 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Mirena, Zyvox, Orencia
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive; linezolid tablets, oral suspension, and injection; and abatacept intravenous infusion.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
A new study shows that the risk for stroke increases with use of antipsychotic drugs and might be even higher in patients taking atypical antipsychotics or in patients with dementia.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued for Managing Earwax Impaction
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has issued clinical practice guidelines for managing cerumen (earwax) impaction.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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FDA Approvals: Nplate, Aloxi, Vidaza
The FDA has approved romiplostim subcutaneous injection (Nplate), an oral capsule formulation of palonosetron HCl (Aloxi), and an expanded indication for azacitidine injection (Vidaza).
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Continuous Transvaginal Contraceptive Ring Use May Reduce Bleeding, Pelvic Pain
In patients using the transvaginal contraceptive ring, continuous use was effective in reducing bleeding and pelvic pain, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Noncoital Sexual Activity May Not Be "Safe" Sex
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued a committee opinion about the health risks associated with noncoital sexual activity.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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High-Risk Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Not Anticoagulated Before Stroke
Results of a study show that among high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation admitted for a stroke, 90% were either not receiving warfarin or were in subtherapeutic ranges at the onset of stroke.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Algorithm Aids Management of Hypersensitivity Reactions After Vaccination
A detailed algorithm offers a rational and organized strategy to evaluate and treat patients with suspected immediate hypersensitivity reactions after vaccination.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Evamist, Caduet, Emtriva
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for estradiol transdermal spray, amlodipine besylate plus atorvastatin calcium tablets, and emtricitabine capsules and oral solution.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Sodium Bicarbonate No Protection Against Contrast Nephropathy
Sodium bicarbonate does not prevent contrast-medium–induced nephropathy in patients with moderate to severe renal dysfunction who are undergoing coronary angiography, a new randomized study has found.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate May Be Safe for Long-Term Contraception
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that the effects of this contraceptive on bone mineral density should not prevent clinicians from prescribing it to patients.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Adiponectin May Be a Marker for Type 2 Diabetes
In a prospective, nested case-control study, adiponectin was inversely associated with the risk for type 2 diabetes in women, but resistin was not.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids, but Not Statin Therapy, Cuts Mortality and Hospitalizations in Heart Failure
Omega-3 fatty-acid supplementation improved morbidity and mortality in symptomatic heart-failure patients, while statins failed to have any beneficial effect in the same group of patients.
Medscape Medical News, September 2008
