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The combined use of a levonorgestrel-release intrauterine device and gonadotropin-releasing hormone
appears to be effective for treating women under 40 years of age with atypical endometrial hyperplasia or
well-differentiated, endometrioid endometrial cancer limited to the endometrium, who want to preserve their
fertility, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in the Annals of Oncology.
Targeting c-Met, a receptor for hepatocyte growth factor that plays a role in growth, invasion, and
metastasis of liver cancer, may be useful in treating patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and c-Met
positive tumors, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research International
Conference on Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development, held from Sept. 27 to 30 in
Denver.
Infants vaccinated with hexavalent vaccines, including hexavac, appear to maintain immunity to
hepatitis B for at least five years after primary vaccination, suggesting that booster doses are not necessary to
maintain immunity, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Tanezumab, a monoclonal antibody that binds and inhibits nerve growth factor, appears to relieve joint
pain enough to improve function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, according to research published online
Sept. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) treatment appears to be effective in preventing the development of
radiographically confirmed pneumonia as well as reducing duration of fever and viral RNA shedding among patients
with 2009 H1N1 infection, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in BMJ.
The T-cell leukemia 1A gene appears to be associated with musculoskeletal adverse events in women
undergoing treatment with aromatase inhibitors for early-stage breast cancer, according to a study published online
Sept. 27 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Use of infant sleep positioners could result in death, state the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in a warning released Sept. 29.
Elevation of the stress-related heat shock protein 27 in the cancer cells of breast cancer patients
may prevent cancer cell death, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in Molecular Cancer
Research.
Therapy with dexamethasone has been widely implemented in the Netherlands as an adjunctive treatment
of pneumococcal meningitis, and there subsequently has been substantial improvement in the prognosis of the disease
on a national level, according to research published online Sept. 29 in Neurology.
Exclusive breast-feeding for six months may reduce the frequency and severity of infections in infants
in a setting with a well-vaccinated infant population and adequate health standards, according to research
published online Sept. 27 in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
The inappropriate use of hospital emergency departments by patients seeking relief from chronic pain
can be reduced by a behavioral intervention in the emergency department, especially among high-utilization
patients, according to a study in the September issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
Many care providers in nursing homes report recent physical assaults in the workplace, and these are
associated in a dose-response manner with musculoskeletal pain, according to research published online Sept. 27 in
Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Researchers have identified new biomarkers that can be used to detect pancreatic cancer and
mesothelioma at early stages, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research
International Conference on Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development, held from Sept. 27 to 30 in
Denver.
Insulin-like growth factor receptor 1 may present a therapeutic target in women with triple-negative
breast carcinoma, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research International
Conference on Molecular Diagnostics in Cancer Therapeutic Development, held from Sept. 27 to 30 in
Denver.
The British Library has posted more than 280 volumes of Greek manuscripts online. Browse through the collection here. The manuscripts, freely available online at www.bl.uk/manuscripts, are part of what the library calls one of the most important collections outside Greece for the study of more than 2,000 years of Hellenic culture. The library holds a [...]
A white van has destroyed a 500-year-old archway at Scone Palace in Scotland. It had stood for centuries as an imposing entrance to one of Britain’s finest abbeys, where a succession of Scottish monarchs were crowned. But 500 years of history were wiped out in an instant yesterday when a delivery lorry smashed into the [...]
Patients with severe portal-hypertensive bleeding who are treated with terlipressin commonly have an
acute reduction in serum sodium concentration that is associated with neurological complications and is usually
reversible after the treatment is ended, according to research published in the October issue of
Hepatology.
Taribavirin appears to be a safe and effective alternative to ribavirin for treating chronic hepatitis
C, with lower associated rates of anemia, according to research published in the October issue of
Hepatology.
The frequency of incidental findings in imaging research exams varies by age, imaging modality, and
body region, with routine evaluation of research images allowing for identification of incidental findings in a
large number of cases, resulting in significant medical benefit in a small number of patients, according to
research published in the Sept. 27 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Black patients with advanced cancer who have had end-of-life discussions with their physicians still
tend to receive more life-prolonging care than white patients who have had such discussions, according to a study
in the Sept. 27 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Among subjects with elevated cardiovascular disease risk, pine bark extract, a dietary supplement rich
in antioxidants, does not significantly improve cardiovascular disease risk profiles, according to a study in the
Sept. 27 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Lifestyle factors -- particularly smoking and obesity -- are associated with sick leave and decreased
productivity among workers, according to research published online Sept. 27 in Occupational and Environmental
Medicine.
Patients with cancer who disenroll from hospice are likely to experience increased hospitalization
rates and higher Medicare expenditures than those who remain enrolled in hospice until death, according to a study
published online Aug. 30 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Assessing bother -- or patient distress due to functional losses -- provides insight into patients'
health-related quality of life following prostate cancer treatment, according to research published in the October
issue of The Journal of Urology.
An exercise program in elderly women with osteopenia appears to preserve physical functioning and
decrease the risk of fractures and mortality, according to a study in the Sept. 27 issue of the Archives of
Internal Medicine
Catheter-related bloodstream infection surveillance practices differ substantially among pediatric
intensive care units, with more aggressive surveillance practices associated with higher catheter-related
bloodstream infection rates, according to research published in the October issue of the American Journal of
Infection Control.
Mean C-reactive protein concentrations vary for different ethnic populations, which may affect
assessment of cardiovascular risk and eligibility for statin treatment, according to a meta-analysis published
online Sept. 28 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics.
Measuring B-type natriuretic peptide levels of women during pregnancy may be useful in identifying
those at risk for adverse cardiac events, according to research published in the Oct. 5 issue of the Journal of the
American College of Cardiology.
An IgG antibody called anti-apolipoprotein A-1 is predictive of major cardiovascular events in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to research published in the September issue of Arthritis
& Rheumatism.
Negative emotions increase pain responses in women with and without fibromyalgia, while combined
treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy and a tailored exercise program can improve outcome in fibromyalgia,
according to two studies published in the October issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
Intensive lifestyle intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes can result in sustained
improvements in cardiovascular risk factors and in fitness, according to a report published in the Sept. 27 issue
of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
A mass grave dating back to the 17th century has been found in norther Poland. Archaeologists in northern Poland have uncovered a mass grave that they believe dates back to the 17th century and a battle to save Golancz Castle. On the 3rd of May 1656 the Swedish army attacked Golancz Castle. In an attempt [...]
The pulsed dye laser (PDL) can treat capillary malformations in children and, in exceptional
circumstances, infantile hemangiomas, according to a professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the Medical College
of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) among dermatologists is hitting a stumbling block
— namely, the onerousness of final "meaningful use" rules recently released by the
federal government. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator
for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently released guidelines for earning government incentives for
implementing the paperless systems.
With the introduction of the diode pumped fiber lasers in the last decade, new laser wavelengths are
now hitting the market. Introduced last year, the newest of the fiber lasers is the diode-pumped thulium laser,
which emits a wavelength of 1,927 nm (Fraxel re:store, Solta Medical).
Money and our ability to manage it determines how well we live, how well we are able to care for our
families, how well we sleep at night, and, yes, how well we will enjoy our golden years. So why, after dealing with
the stuff every day of our lives since early childhood, are so many of us klutzes in the way we handle
it?
Light devices have become popular at-home facial rejuvenation equipment. Why? Because light is felt to
be safe in the hands of a consumer, thus these devices are easily marketed and readily obtain Food and Drug
Administration 510(k) approvals.
Growth factors that are developed via human fibroblast stem cells hold the promise of skin
rejuvenation without presenting risks of toxicity or infection, according to an assistant professor of clinical
medicine and dermatology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
Roger I. Ceilley, M.D., has had many milestones in his 33 years in dermatology. As a clinician,
teacher and advocate, he has impacted not only the lives of his patients, but also the public, students, fellow
dermatologists and the dermatology profession as a whole.
Pediatric onychomycosis is relatively uncommon, with an overall prevalence among all patients with
onychomycosis of about 2.5 percent. The condition occurs more often in adolescents than in young children, says Amy
Paller, M.D., Walter J. Hamlin Professor, chairwoman of dermatology, professor of pediatrics, Northwestern
University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago.
There is a battle brewing in Washington by men and women who wear white coats to work. It's a battle
over the manner in which non-physicians, such as nurses and nurse practitioners, can market or promote their level
of service and expertise, and it has resulted in legislation being introduced in the U. S. House of
Representatives.
When patients present with symptoms of redness, pain and swelling around the nail fold on either the
fingernails or toenails, the logical diagnosis is paronychia; however, physicians need to know how to identify key
distinguishing factors in order to determine precisely which type of paronychia they are dealing with, and
effectively treat it.
As the nation — and your patients — struggle with healthcare costs,
building patient loyalty will be an important success factor for all dermatology practices. Outside of your own
skills as a dermatologist, nothing builds patient loyalty as effectively as knowing how to manage the
"moment of truth." The "moment of truth" occurs when a patient has the opportunity
to make a snap judgment about the quality of your practice's services.
Cloning will represent a major advance in hair transplantation when it is ready for prime time. It
remains elusive for now, but new clinical therapies — along with older standbys — are
helping hair loss patients in the meantime, according to a leading specialist in hair
transplantation.
The U.S. injectable market has added lidocaine-containing versions of popular hyaluronic acid (HA)
fillers, and additional fillers are expected, an expert says. Juv?derm XC (HA, lidocaine; Allergan) was available
in Europe for about a year before earning Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in February 2010.
Restylane-L and Perlane-L (HA, lidocaine; Medicis) also won FDA approval in February 2010.
Allergan's recently announced $600 million settlement to resolve federal charges that it marketed
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for unapproved uses could hinder innovation and hamper patient care, some dermatologists
worry. But in the long term, sources agree that the settlement will have little impact on the fortunes of the drug
or its maker.
When faced with a potentially serious nail abnormality, some providers who take a wait-and-see
approach may delay diagnosis and treatment because they aren't comfortable performing nail surgery, according to
Nathaniel J. Jellinek, M.D., clinical assistant professor, department of dermatology, Brown Medical School,
Providence, R.I., and adjunct clinical assistant professor, division of dermatology, University of Massachusetts
Medical School, Worcester, Mass.
Dr. Derm spends 10 percent of his annual gross earnings on marketing, much of which is Internet-based.
He often finds himself telling his peers how wonderful Internet marketing is, until one day he finds out that a
disgruntled patient has damaged his reputation on the Web. Dr. Derm is concerned that this malicious act may ruin
his career. What can he do?
Many changes have occurred in dermatology over the past year in terms of educational funding. New
rules have placed restrictions on how industry can financially support programs. In addition to new rules, reduced
discretionary industry monies are available.
Texting on cell phones while driving appears to have contributed to a large increase in distracted
driving fatalities since 2005, according to research published online Sept. 23 in the American Journal of Public
Health.
Participating in team sports may help improve life satisfaction and self-reported health in
middle-school students, according to research published online Sept. 3 in Applied Research in Quality of
Life.
Software that can be downloaded during a routine doctor visit without surgery reduces the risk of
inappropriate shocks for patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, according to a study published
online Sept. 27 in Circulation.
Underlying inflammatory connective-tissue disease, primarily rheumatoid arthritis, is associated with
an increased risk for major incision complications and additional surgery for patients who have undergone total
ankle arthroplasty, according to research published in the Sept. 15 issue of the Journal of Bone &
Joint Surgery.
An educational intervention to train pediatric resident interns in the preparation of inpatient
discharge summaries can significantly improve the quality of this documentation, according to a study published
online Sept. 27 in Pediatrics.
Male partners of women with breast cancer have a significantly increased risk of an affective disorder
severe enough to require hospitalization, and this risk increases with increasing severity of the cancer, according
to research published online Sept. 27 in Cancer.
Using Get With The Guidelines-Stroke data, researchers have developed a new mortality risk predictor
for patients hospitalized with ischemic stroke, according to research published online Sept. 27 in
Circulation.
Though the medical literature offers general recommendations for treating primary severe hypospadias,
more information is needed to guide patient stratification and to define outcome measures to allow for better
comparison of surgical approaches, according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of
Urology.
Compared to usual care, a mindfulness-based intervention appears to improve health-related quality of
life, depression, and fatigue among individuals with multiple sclerosis, according to a study in the Sept. 28 issue
of Neurology.
Like consumption of soda, consumption of flavored and sports beverages is associated with unhealthy
dietary practices and sedentary behaviors, but unlike soda intake, flavored and sports beverages intake also
appears to be associated with a number of healthy lifestyle choices, according to research published online Sept.
27 in Pediatrics.
Researchers in Australia have found that heavy drinking in the first trimester appears to increase the
risk of birth defects four-fold, though they found a low prevalence of alcohol-related birth defects as classified
by the Institute of Medicine, according to research published online Sept. 27 in Pediatrics.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Amgen have notified health care professionals that certain
lots of epoetin alfa (Epogen and Procrit) are being recalled, as product vials may contain extremely thin glass
flakes (lamellae) that could result in serious adverse events.
Children with chronic lung disease of prematurity may be at increased risk for morbidities of that
condition if they attend day care, according to research published online Sept. 27 in Pediatrics.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging of elite triathletes suggests eccentric and concentric remodeling
with regulative enlargement of ventricular and atrial chambers, according to research published in the October
issue of Radiology.
Postmenopausal women who get regular exercise during their workday or at home appear to have a reduced
risk for developing invasive breast cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in the American Journal
of Public Health.
Optical coherence tomography appears to detect tooth decay beneath commonly used dental sealants more
effectively than visual or radiographic examination, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Lasers in
Surgery and Medicine.
Current methods used by health plans to rank orthopedic surgeons by quality performance and
cost-efficiency are not consistent and appear to have geographic and other biases, according to a study in the
Sept. 15 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer undergoing prostate-specific antigen surveillance
who later have deferred radical prostatectomy do not have significantly worsened pathologic features after surgery
than men undergoing primary radical prostatectomy, according to research published in the October issue of The
Journal of Urology.