Less restrictive labeling may promote new advertising and healthy choices by educated consumers.
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Yael Waknine
The FDA has approved first-time generic formulations for paroxetine HCl 10-mg-5-mL oral suspension (Paxil); methscopolamine bromide 2.5- and 5-mg tablets (Pamine and Pamine Forte); and trandolapril 1-, 2-, and 4-mg tablets (Mavik).
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Yael Waknine
Investigators have shown a higher intake of folate is associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease in a cohort of subjects who had a high prevalence of vascular risk factors. (CME)
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Being overweight in childhood is not benign, rather it should be viewed as a warning signal for obesity and risk for cardiovascular disease in adulthood, an NHBLI study in girls shows. (CME)
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A large retrospective multicenter study shows that the combination boosted 5-year survival rates in high-risk B-cell lymphoma patients.
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Allison Gandey
The FDA has approved a cold-adapted formulation of a trivalent intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist), and a nonprescription formulation of ketotifen fumarate 0.025% ophthalmic solution (Alaway). (CME)
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In a prospective study, a higher level of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder was associated with increased risk for coronary heart disease in older men. (CME,CE)
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An assay for NT-proBNP seems to predict cardiovascular risk in patients with stable coronary heart disease independently of standard assessments that include echocardiography and stress testing. (CME,CE)
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Researchers have shown that treatment responses vary depending on the genetic makeup of leukemia cells, and they recommend screening as part of the initial workup in younger adults with normal karyotype acute myeloid leukemia.
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Allison Gandey
A national exchange program in the Netherlands found successful matches for 49% of living kidney donor-recipient pairs who had incompatible blood types or positive crossmatches.
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Marlene Busko
Publication of phase 3 studies confirms the efficacy of both new drugs, and will lead to a paradigm shift in the way that renal cell carcinoma is being treated, experts say.
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Zosia Chustecka
Transdermal rotigotine, a dopamine agonist, is effective in controlling symptoms of early-stage Parkinson disease, a new study suggests.
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Caroline Cassels
The Societies of Paediatric Endocrinology and the Growth Hormone Research Society have issued a statement about diagnosis and treatment strategies for SGA children through adulthood. (CME,CE)
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The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for bevacizumab intravenous infusion (Avastin) and infliximab intravenous infusion (Remicade). (CME)
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A cohort study showed that the risk for MS is increased in people with previous infectious mononucleosis, regardless of sex, time since the illness, or severity of infection. (CME,CE)
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This question is examined in a new Perspective by Dr. Robert Steinbrook in the New England Journal of Medicine; an earlier editorial by Dr. Steinbrook, critical of industry's ties with anemia-treatment guidelines in kidney disease, was "spiked" by that journal, according to the Wall Street Journal, but later published in the Lancet.
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Marlene Busko
The FDA has granted orphan drug status for a proteinase inhibitor (SIGA-246); an immediate release, oral version of 4-aminopyridine (Ampydin); and a small, orally available recombinant protein (TTI-1612).
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Yael Waknine
A study shows that 6 clinical parameters provide adequate data to justify spine radiography to determine vertebral fractures in these women presenting with back pain. (CME)
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One study found the central apnea index is lower with a higher beta-blocker dose; another suggests that patients with obstructive sleep apnea are twice as likely to have a family history of CAD death. (CME)
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the American Academy of Family Physicians have updated the immunization schedule for children and teens. (CME,CE)
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An analysis from the Herceptin Adjuvant study showed a significant benefit in overall survival at 2 years when trastuzumab is used after adjuvant chemotherapy in early HER2-positive breast cancer. (CME)
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The incidence of intracerebral hemorrhage associated with anticoagulant use rose 5-fold during the 1990s and up to 10-fold in the elderly. Although still of benefit for many with atrial fibrillation, the risks of warfarin should continue to be carefully weighed, authors say.
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Susan Jeffrey
Influenza vaccination was associated with improved survival in hospitalized adults with CAP during influenza season, suggesting an additional benefit of enhanced flu vaccine coverage.
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Laurie Barclay
The FDA has approved 2 new indications for an injectable dermal filler (Radiesse) and an image analysis software tool (Colon CAR 1.2.1).
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Yael Waknine
Women with chronic migraine headaches are at greater risk for depression and other severe chronic physical symptoms, a new study suggests.
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Caroline Cassels
A pair of case-control studies have confirmed a link between valve disease and some ergot-derived dopamine antagonists and support evidence that other drugs have the same effect. (CME)
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In a randomized trial, a single antenatal face-to-face counseling session coupled with providing educational materials improved breast-feeding practices up to 3 months' postpartum. (CME)
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Men who drank 1 or 2 drinks per day were less likely to have myocardial infarction during a 16-year follow-up study, according to the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. (CME)
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Independent of smoking, chronic cough and phlegm in young adults are strong predictors of increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (CME,CE)
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Agents targeting vascular endothelial growth factor are showing great promise, and some say they could become the standard of care in the frontline treatment of metastatic breast cancer, but many questions have yet to be answered as researchers investigate.
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Allison Gandey