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09/11/2008
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Costly
The economic impact on hospitals -- primarily increased length of stay and acute care cost -- associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) may need to be taken into account when making formulary decisions regarding parenteral anticoagulants, according to a report in the September issue of Chest.
09/11/2008
Many Pain Relievers Not Linked to Heart Risks
Many coxibs and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs don't appear to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to research published in the Aug. 15 issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
09/11/2008
Obesity Linked to Poor Asthma Outcomes
Obese individuals with asthma are more likely to have poor asthma outcomes and more asthma-related hospitalizations than normal-weight individuals, according to a study published online in September in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
09/10/2008
Painkillers Affect Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels
Prostate-specific antigen levels may be reduced by regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, according to research published online Sept. 8 in Cancer.
09/10/2008
Education May Help Improve Surgeon-Patient Discussions
During office visits in which orthopedic surgeons and patients discuss surgery, opportunities exist to improve informed decision-making, but informed decision-making can be accomplished in a time-efficient manner, according to an article published in the September issue of the Journal of Bone & Surgery Surgery.
09/10/2008
AAPM: Remoxy Efficacious for Pain, Prevents Dose Dumping
Remoxy effectively treats pain and also prevents common 'dose dumping' techniques used by abusers to obtain euphoria, according to two abstracts presented at the American Academy of Pain Management held Sept. 8 to 11 in Nashville, Tenn.
09/10/2008
SGM: Light-Activated Compounds Kill Bacteria
Light-activated dyes and paints can kill various types of bacteria, according to two studies presented at the Society for General Microbiology meeting held Sept. 8 to 11 in Dublin, Ireland.
09/10/2008
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Children Handle Trauma
Cognitive behavioral therapy in groups and individually can help children and teens overcome trauma symptoms, such as depressive disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to study findings published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
09/10/2008
Knee Surgery Does Not Improve Arthritis Outcomes
Arthroscopic surgery does not improve outcomes in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, and meniscal damage in the knee is not necessarily correlated with arthritis or joint problems, according to two studies published in the Sept. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
09/09/2008
Vitamin B12 Status Predicts Brain Atrophy in Elderly
In older community-dwelling adults, plasma vitamin B12 status may be an early marker of brain atrophy, according to a study published in the Sept. 9 issue of Neurology.
09/09/2008
New Parkinson's Disease Patients Report More Pain
During or after the clinical onset of Parkinson's disease, pain should be considered a non-motor feature of the disease, researchers report in the September issue of the Archives of Neurology.
09/09/2008
Exercise Thwarts Genetic Predisposition Toward Obesity
Although many people have a genetic predisposition to develop obesity, their risk of obesity can be almost entirely eliminated by high levels of physical activity, according to a report published in the Sept. 8 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
09/09/2008
Increasing Weight Raises Risk of Premature Heart Attack
Increasing adiposity decreases the age at which patients experience a first non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Also, in obese diabetics, a very-low-calorie diet may decrease myocardial triglyceride content and improve diastolic function, according to two studies published in the Sept. 16 issue of Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
09/09/2008
Long Hours Tied to Declining Interest in Internal Medicine
While internal medicine interns work long hours, are often sleep deprived and miss educational activities, medical students cite favorable educational experiences, lifestyle factors and positive feelings towards caring for internal medicine patients as affecting their decision to choose internal medicine as a career, according to two reports published in the Sept. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
09/09/2008
Internet-Based Health Profession Education Not Superior
Internet-based education significantly improves outcomes in comparison to no intervention, but results are inconsistent when comparing Internet-based education to non-Internet educational programs, according to a report in the Sept. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
09/09/2008
Ethnic Diversity in Med School Helps Prepare Students
Increasing ethnic and racial diversity among students enrolled in U.S. medical schools is positively associated with self-reported preparedness to care for an ethnically diverse patient population, and affects attitudes regarding access to health care, but not the decision to practice in a medically underserved community, according to a report in the Sept. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
09/08/2008
Hip Surgery Outcomes Poor in the Very Elderly
In very elderly patients who undergo either surgery for hip fracture or total hip replacement, survival and other outcomes are relatively poor, according to two studies published in the September issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
09/08/2008
Shortage of Nuclear Imaging Agents May Delay Scans
Heart imaging, bone scans and some cancer detection tests may be subject to delays or even cancellation due to a global shortage of medical isotopes, according to a letter and article published online Sept. 5 in BMJ.
09/08/2008
Removing Samples Increases Generic Prescriptions
Uninsured patients are three times more likely to be prescribed generic drugs when drug samples are removed from their physician's office, according to a report published in the September issue of the Southern Medical Journal.
09/08/2008
BCS: Routine Scan May Not Benefit Breast Cancer Patients
Because women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who receive an MRI receive delayed treatment and are more likely to undergo a mastectomy, routine MRI use in such patients should be reconsidered, according to research presented at the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium held Sept. 5 to 7 in Washington, D.C.
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