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Gene-Expression Signatures in Lung Cancer: Not Ready Yet

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:31:50 EDT

A review of gene-expression-based prognostic signatures in lung cancer has found little evidence that any of them are ready for clinical use.

Topical Nanoemulsion Effective Against Chronic Toenail Fungal Infections

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:43:28 EDT

An investigational topical ointment was effective in clearing chronic persistent subungual onychomycosis within 4 weeks in 60% of patients treated.

Looking at the Future of Genomic Medicine: An Expert Interview With Eric J. Topol, MD

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:40 EDT

Dr. Topol discusses highlights of a recent conference focused on the 4 areas of genomic medicine in which the planners saw the most exciting work going on and sensed changes afoot

Technique Eliminates Blood Transfusions for Hip Surface Replacement

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:46:14 EDT

Blood transfusions can virtually be eliminated in unilateral and bilateral hip surface replacement with a comprehensive blood management strategy.

Long-Term, But Small, Passion and Dedication Studies Raise Concern About DES in STEMI

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:36:40 EDT

There was an increased risk of cardiac death observed in the DEDICATION trial with the drug-eluting stents and a trend toward an increase in stent thrombosis in PASSION, but experts still caution the studies are small and should not be overinterpreted.

PLATO CABG Analysis Confuses Cardiologists

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:36:40 EDT

Cardiologists here at the ACC meeting were confused by a new analysis of PLATO, this time in ACS patients who subsequently underwent CABG surgery.

How to Diurese in Acute HF: Dosing Strategies Get an Evidence Base

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:36:40 EDT

Is it safe to start patients with acute decompensated heart failure on loop diuretics at higher-than-standard doses? And is it more effective to administer them in a continuous infusion or intermittent boluses? Until the DOSE trial asked those questions, IV diuretic strategies in ADHF had never or rarely been put to a randomized, controlled test.

Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality Among Patients With Pneumonia

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:02:40 EDT

The study has been called a major step forward, and acute kidney injury is common even among patients with pneumonia who do not have severe sepsis.

Salsalate Shows Promise in Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:01:58 EDT

Drug efficacy points to possible inflammatory pathogenesis of diabetes, researchers say.

Will Healthcare Reform Increase Medicaid Pay as Well as Enrollment?

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:37:11 EDT

A proposed pay hike could persuade more physicians to see Medicaid patients, but this good intention, like others, has a big price tag.

Smoking Magnifies Genetic Risk for Intracranial Aneurysm

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:21:22 EDT

A new analysis from the Familial Intracranial Aneurysm cohort shows increased rupture risk with certain genetic variants and a strong interaction of this genetic risk with smoking.

Neck Muscle Graft Can Pump Up Lips

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:10:27 EDT

A new surgery for lip augmentation may be done at same time as a facelift.

H1N1 Flu Still Smoldering in US

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:10:27 EDT

There have been more than 300 deaths and 2 million new cases of H1N1 influenza in last month.

Good and Bad Health Habits in U.S.

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:10:27 EDT

Six in 10 Americans drink regularly, but only 3 in 10 get regular exercise.

NCCN Esophageal Guideline Cancer Update Has Multiple Highlights

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:56:35 EDT

Consistent pretreatment and posttreatment staging regimens and the adoption of new techniques can benefit patients with esophageal cancer.

Puzzling Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Abused Children

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:34:14 EDT

Abused children have a higher risk for inexplicable GI symptoms, and this association is at least partially mediated by psychological distress, new research suggests.

New Guideline From NCCN on Mesothelioma

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:36:23 EDT

The NCCN's guideline on mesothelioma is the first to be issued for this rare disease, and was challenging to prepare, say the authors.

Cerebral Protection Device Helps Prevent Strokes During Carotid Artery Stenting

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:50:25 EDT

A new proximal cerebral protection device can prevent strokes during carotid stenting procedures.

New Recommendations Issued for Transplantation in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:07:42 EDT

Experts have issued a number of new recommendations that will improve criteria for transplantation candidates and allow for more equitable organ donation.

Quick Screen Test Valid, Efficient in Detecting Psychiatric Illness in Primary Care

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:56:36 EDT

My Mood Monitor checklist is a valid, efficient, and feasible tool for screening patients for multiple common psychiatric illnesses in primary care. It can be filled out by patients in the waiting room.