MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:15:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5531191&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753883%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753883%3Fsrc%3Drss Why are twice as many babies being diagnosed with hypothyroidism? Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5531191 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5531191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202069&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749256%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749256%3Fsrc%3Drss In the sixth commentary of a 7 part-series, Murray Epstein talks with Jiguang Wang from the Shanghai Institute of Hypertension about the value of new mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in China. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202069 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:38:40 +0100 5202069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202070&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748907%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748907%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202070 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:52:00 +0100 5202070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194459&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747129%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747129%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the standard treatment for patients with HCV-6 infection? Is a combination of pegylated interferon and an antiviral considered optimal? Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194459 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:14:37 +0100 5194459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153254&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747989%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747989%3Fsrc%3Drss Are clinic-based blood pressure measurements accurate enough to form diagnostic and treatment decisions? AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153254 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5153254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136628&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748037%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748037%3Fsrc%3Drss A new study suggests Americans with heart failure may benefit less from recommended medications than patients in other countries. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136628 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:49:45 +0100 5136628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5101720&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747325%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747325%3Fsrc%3Drss Jeffrey Berns talks about the implication on patients of "best hospital" lists. The focus is on nephrology, but the discussion applies to all. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5101720 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5101720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5084396&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746697%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746697%3Fsrc%3Drss Is it possible to distinguish lower back pain patients from healthy subjects by means of an objective tool? Spine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5084396 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:57:38 +0100 5084396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5015877&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745399%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745399%3Fsrc%3Drss Can levels of a certain hormone help to predict the age at which a woman will reach menopause? Menopause (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5015877 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:47:10 +0100 5015877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4930339&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743773%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743773%3Fsrc%3Drss Electrolyte imbalance and osmolality disorders are common causes of metabolic encephalopathies. This review looks at their pathophysiology and management. Seminars in Neurology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4930339 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:39:33 +0100 4930339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4909301&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744241%3Fsrc%3Drss Linkage of cancer risks to specific mutation sites could better inform surveillance practices. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4909301 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:19:13 +0100 4909301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4918829&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743929%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743929%3Fsrc%3Drss Jeffrey Berns covers the severe E.coli outbreak in German and warns clinicians about signs of hemolytic uremic syndrome in anyone traveling from Europe. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4918829 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4918829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4846479&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F742940%3Fsrc%3Drss Unfamiliar with hCG weight loss programs? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz presents the lowdown on the history and use of hCG to treat overweight and obese patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4846479 Thu, 19 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4846479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4801066&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F742040%3Fsrc%3Drss Lynda Szczech, MD, President of the National Kidney Foundation, discusses the highlights of the 2011 meeting with its program chairman, Michael Choi, MD. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4801066 Fri, 06 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4801066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4779011&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741304%3Fsrc%3Drss This practice-changing study uses solid methodology to conclude that clinicians should be very cautious when using DE for assessing patients with pulmonary hypertension. Faculty of 1000 (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4779011 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4779011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702430&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F740494%3Fsrc%3Drss The Missouri Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would put further restrictions on when a woman may have a late-term abortion for health reasons. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702430 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:19:31 +0100 4702430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4630167&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739635%3Fsrc%3Drss Taylor had been diagnosed with CHF in 2004 and divulged via Twitter in 2009 that she'd received a "clip device" for her mitral-valve regurgitation and would have been included, as a result, in the REALISM registry. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4630167 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:33:00 +0100 4630167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4630168&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739634%3Fsrc%3Drss Use of assays that can detect troponin levels down to 0.05 ng/mL to diagnose MI will improve outcomes and should not be held back because of fears of false positives, the author of a new study claims. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4630168 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:27:13 +0100 4630168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4630169&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739633%3Fsrc%3Drss Rates of proximal deep-vein thrombosis, the primary end point, were similar for both drugs among patients in intensive care, as were other secondary end points, with the exception of pulmonary emboli, which were less common in the dalteparin group. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4630169 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:20:41 +0100 4630169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4630170&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739632%3Fsrc%3Drss Combining the two types of agent has increased the risk of renal dysfunction in clinical trials; the way the drugs are combined in clinical practice doesn't seem to avoid the problem. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4630170 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:10:41 +0100 4630170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4630171&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739629%3Fsrc%3Drss Both hs-CRP and CAC added incremental prognostic information to the Framingham risk score to improve the prediction of coronary events, with coronary risk prediction predominately driven by CAC, while hs-CRP improved prediction in individuals with low coronary artery calcium scores. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4630171 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:49:09 +0100 4630171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4589030&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739001%3Fsrc%3Drss Alcohol consumption of 3 or more drinks of liquor per day is associated with increased pancreatic cancer mortality risk independent of smoking. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4589030 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:13:17 +0100 4589030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4573862&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738842%3Fsrc%3Drss A combination of 4 blood proteins may serve as biomarkers to help clinicians distinguish patients with asthma from those with COPD. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4573862 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:10:30 +0100 4573862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4569399&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738763%3Fsrc%3Drss Howard Bauchner, MD, an editor, researcher, and educator at Boston University, takes over this July as JAMA editor-in-chief from Catherine DeAngelis, MD. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4569399 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:10:30 +0100 4569399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4569400&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738761%3Fsrc%3Drss Adjuvant interferon was tolerated and improved survival in a small study of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4569400 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:45:38 +0100 4569400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4569401&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738757%3Fsrc%3Drss Cancer has become a curable disease for some and a chronic illness for others as more people than ever are living as cancer survivors. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4569401 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:10:27 +0100 4569401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4564619&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738681%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4564619 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:11:04 +0100 4564619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4564620&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738676%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4564620 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:07:20 +0100 4564620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4558252&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738597%3Fsrc%3Drss A phase 3 study of once- and twice-daily raltegravir indicates that the once-daily regimen can achieve safer treatment success in treatment-naïve patients with lower viral load. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4558252 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:10:25 +0100 4558252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4558253&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738595%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4558253 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:39:29 +0100 4558253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4558254&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738593%3Fsrc%3Drss The incidence of breast cancer has leveled off in most population groups in the United States. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4558254 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:57:23 +0100 4558254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4558255&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738145%3Fsrc%3Drss The risk for glaucoma and cataracts is evaluated in patients with atopic dermatitis who use topical corticosteroids on the face. Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4558255 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:23:48 +0100 4558255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4539563&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738298%3Fsrc%3Drss A new analysis from the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study show a lower risk with ibuprofen but not other analgesics. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4539563 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:11:08 +0100 4539563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4516076&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737950%3Fsrc%3Drss The screening tools are already available in Europe and can be administered in 15 minutes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4516076 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:03:42 +0100 4516076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4516077&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737531%3Fsrc%3Drss What do you regret about your training? Physicians on Medscape Physician Connect share their experiences and talk about what they'd change if they could. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4516077 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:54:14 +0100 4516077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4487959&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737614%3Fsrc%3Drss Hot on the heels of the H1N1 influenza pandemic, new research suggests physicians and the public seem to be getting the message about the importance of universal influenza vaccination. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4487959 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:54:01 +0100 4487959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4487960&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737611%3Fsrc%3Drss The converging forces of illness and economics are especially hard on adults who are not old enough to qualify for Medicare. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4487960 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:40:00 +0100 4487960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4487961&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737491%3Fsrc%3Drss A 57-year-old man presents with face, arm, and leg weakness and slurred speech after violent coughing. He has pain over the right eye, which the wife noted as smaller than the left. Diagnosis? Medscape (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4487961 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:37:32 +0100 4487961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4487962&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737607%3Fsrc%3Drss ABC News reports that a peer reviewer delayed publication of an article on the dangers of denture cream for 2 years because of undeclared conflicts of interest. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4487962 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:27:30 +0100 4487962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4449166&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737051%3Fsrc%3Drss A new program uses a driving simulator to help ADHD teens, considered among the riskiest drivers, to become better out on the road and build closer relationships with their parents. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4449166 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:09:45 +0100 4449166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4449167&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737052%3Fsrc%3Drss Infants uninfected with but exposed to HIV demonstrate lower maternally conferred antibody levels but a stronger response to vaccination than their nonexposed counterparts, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4449167 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:06:32 +0100 4449167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4449168&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737049%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4449168 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:43:16 +0100 4449168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444748&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736990%3Fsrc%3Drss The new findings suggest prevention may require more than just supplements. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444748 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:09:57 +0100 4444748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444749&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736281%3Fsrc%3Drss David Feifel, MD, PhD, discusses adult patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who are also suffering from anxiety, depression, or both. Sometimes treating the ADHD will relieve the other conditions. University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444749 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:53:00 +0100 4444749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444750&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736992%3Fsrc%3Drss Authors recommend ongoing surveillance and prompt treatment for HCV infection. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444750 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:42:44 +0100 4444750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444751&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736898%3Fsrc%3Drss The investigators reviewed studies of varying quality in an effort by the US Preventive Services Task Force to develop recommendations for or against routine counseling for patients who love the sun. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444751 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:33:01 +0100 4444751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444752&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736895%3Fsrc%3Drss A review shows that primary care clinicians should play a vital role in the effective management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444752 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:21:57 +0100 4444752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444753&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736987%3Fsrc%3Drss A new analysis of the Women's Health Initiative suggests that calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduce the risk for melanoma in women at high risk because of a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444753 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:14:19 +0100 4444753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444754&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736950%3Fsrc%3Drss Healthcare professionals say that patients in the US taking the new anticoagulant dabigatran should be aware that if their prescription comes in a bottle, it should be used within 30 days of opening. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444754 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:04:21 +0100 4444754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444755&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736572%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Charles Argoff discusses the emerging uses of botulinum toxin in managing headache and other pain conditions. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444755 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:41:46 +0100 4444755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4444756&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736571%3Fsrc%3Drss When do symptoms of mania progress to bipolar spectrum disorders? Dr. Robert Findling discusses a new study aiming to find out. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4444756 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:36:28 +0100 4444756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4427836&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736760%3Fsrc%3Drss More than one third of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Medicare managed care plans are not receiving treatment with DMARDs. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4427836 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:09:20 +0100 4427836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4427837&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736735%3Fsrc%3Drss A "hefty" financial burden on governments and individuals due to mental illness may be avoided through actions to prevent or treat mental woes, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4427837 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:44:29 +0100 4427837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4427838&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736731%3Fsrc%3Drss Rates of blood-pressure and LDL-cholesterol control among people with initially high levels went up in the US from 2002 to 2008, but there's considerable room for improvement, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4427838 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:27:58 +0100 4427838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4427839&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736699%3Fsrc%3Drss A randomized crossover trial in Korea shows that routine sterile gloving just before venipuncture cuts blood culture contamination rates in half. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4427839 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:18:05 +0100 4427839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4422901&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736590%3Fsrc%3Drss Obese patients face an increased rate of recurrence and overall burden of atrial fibrillation, according to a report in the December 31, 2010 online American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4422901 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:37:24 +0100 4422901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4422900&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736597%3Fsrc%3Drss Obese women are more likely than normal-weight women to require a Cesarean section after induction of labor (IOL) for prolonged pregnancy, but most can still deliver vaginally with no increase in complications, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4422900 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:37:24 +0100 4422900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4422899&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736604%3Fsrc%3Drss Obese individuals may add years to their lives by drastically cutting pounds with bariatric surgery, according to a new review of clinical trials. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4422899 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:37:24 +0100 4422899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4417859&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736539%3Fsrc%3Drss Two other judges, meanwhile, have affirmed the law's constitutionality. The split decisions increase the odds of the controversy going before the Supreme Court. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4417859 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:52:15 +0100 4417859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4417860&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736560%3Fsrc%3Drss Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to autism symptoms and testing for it is a "reasonable" approach, the reviewers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4417860 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:48:40 +0100 4417860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4417861&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736554%3Fsrc%3Drss Later is better than sooner for women who want to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4417861 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:21:33 +0100 4417861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404214&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736410%3Fsrc%3Drss The European Medicines Agency reviewed these MS agents and recommended approval for the oral agent fingolimod but against competitor cladribine and fampridine. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404214 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:53:16 +0100 4404214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404215&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736381%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape polled some of its advisors to find out what they would ask the Obama administration about changes in healthcare reform. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404215 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:27:06 +0100 4404215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404216&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736400%3Fsrc%3Drss An analysis shows many in the U.S. aren't even aware they have diabetes. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404216 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:44:06 +0100 4404216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404217&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736398%3Fsrc%3Drss The relationship between BP and cardiovascular complications is steeper in women than in men, a new meta-analysis of individual patient data has found. Doctors should therefore target women for BP lowering, grasping the opportunity to prevent CV events and deaths, say the researchers. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404217 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:35:35 +0100 4404217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404218&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736302%3Fsrc%3Drss How should initial and recurrent C difficile infection be treated? Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404218 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:27:43 +0100 4404218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4398145&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736331%3Fsrc%3Drss The new study also finds stroke centers are more likely to use thrombolytic agents than nondesignated hospitals. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4398145 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:42:00 +0100 4398145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4381323&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736131%3Fsrc%3Drss A new Cochrane review has provoked controversy by concluding that there is not enough evidence to recommend the widespread use of statins in the primary prevention of heart disease. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4381323 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:09:16 +0100 4381323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4376330&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736068%3Fsrc%3Drss New imaging research represents a "crucial first step" toward understanding abnormal myelination believed to underlie disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4376330 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:09:29 +0100 4376330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4376331&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735747%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman compares the mechanisms of action of existing antipsychotic drugs and postulates where drug development needs to go. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4376331 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:16:28 +0100 4376331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4369324&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735980%3Fsrc%3Drss A Perspectives article published in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry argues that pain education should be included in the core curriculum of psychiatric residency training. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4369324 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:09:13 +0100 4369324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359583&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735889%3Fsrc%3Drss The drug is approved for use only after 2 to 3 years of tamoxifen, but the TEAM results show similar benefits when it is used alone. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359583 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:09:21 +0100 4359583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359584&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735883%3Fsrc%3Drss Although adherence at three years was poor among all patients, those with impaired kidney function were less likely to be taking ACE inhibitors/ARBs, beta blockers, and statins than those with better kidney function, report investigators. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359584 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:08:58 +0100 4359584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4348496&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734519%3Fsrc%3Drss Functional foods are still on the prevention-radar-screen and on patients' plates, but are they doing any good? Clinical Lipidology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4348496 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4348496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4341694&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735744%3Fsrc%3Drss The new recommendations are aimed at the more intensive level of stroke care than offered at primary stroke centers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4341694 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:06:40 +0100 4341694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4329737&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735514%3Fsrc%3Drss Improved diet and other lifestyle changes may account for the lower prevalence of the retinal disorder, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4329737 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:09:28 +0100 4329737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4329738&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735443%3Fsrc%3Drss The GRAVITAS trial reportedly showed that high-dose clopidogrel following PCI doesn't improve outcomes. Dr. Mark Alberts offers a different view. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4329738 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:14:16 +0100 4329738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4321534&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735445%3Fsrc%3Drss Adding donepezil to antidepressant therapy in patients with symptoms of major depression and mild cognitive impairment may increase the risk for depression recurrence, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4321534 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:23:20 +0100 4321534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4317194&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735379%3Fsrc%3Drss The mechanistic study, performed after the large morbidity and mortality GISSI-HF trial, showed only a modest benefit and suggests that omega-3 fatty acids might be beneficial if given earlier in the disease stage and at higher doses than previously administered. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4317194 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:02:58 +0100 4317194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4317195&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735378%3Fsrc%3Drss New registry data show that minimally invasive endoscopic vein harvesting for CABG surgery is as good as if not better than the traditional approach of open vein harvesting. Endoscopic vein harvesting is here to stay, with open vein harvesting likely to become obsolete in a few years, says an accompanying editorial. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4317195 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:55:23 +0100 4317195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4317196&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735374%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers hope to use the Black Women's Health Study to identify risk factors. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4317196 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:00:11 +0100 4317196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4280129&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734743%3Fsrc%3Drss Up to 359 million glucose test strips manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care are being recalled because they may provide falsely low readings. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4280129 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:07:01 +0100 4280129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4280130&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734741%3Fsrc%3Drss SHANK3 gene deletions cause problems with learning and social interactions in mouse models resembling autistic spectrum disorders. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4280130 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:41:52 +0100 4280130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4276923&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734658%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers identify genetic alterations in Cowden syndrome that may help identify more individuals with the disorder who are at risk for cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4276923 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:51:21 +0100 4276923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4276924&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734651%3Fsrc%3Drss Unique to dairy, trans-palmitoleic acid was associated with a 62% lower risk of developing new-onset diabetes, researchers found. Although further study is needed, investigators are cautiously optimistic about the beneficial effects of trans-palmitoleic acid on atherogenic dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and diabetes and urge further intervention studies to be performed. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4276924 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:48:21 +0100 4276924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4276925&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734650%3Fsrc%3Drss Pfizer is recalling 19 000 more bottles of Lipitor for the same mystery odor reported earlier this year. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4276925 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:38:24 +0100 4276925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4276922&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733358%3Fsrc%3Drss Why was the diabetes drug rosiglitazone taken off the market? This short report tells the story.Why was the diabetes drug rosiglitazone taken off the market? This short report tells the story. Nature Reviews Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4276922 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:31:59 +0100 4276922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4276926&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734646%3Fsrc%3Drss In the general US population, after adjustment for risk and symptom status, a head-to-head comparison shows that mortality or stroke, as well as death and stroke assessed alone, were significantly higher among patients who underwent carotid stenting procedures than in those who underwent carotid endarterectomy. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4276926 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:27:59 +0100 4276926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4276927&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734643%3Fsrc%3Drss Genetic variants of an enzyme, paraoxonase-1--newly identified as a crucial player in the transformation of clopidogrel to its active metabolite--have been shown to account for a large proportion of the heterogeneity in response to the antiplatelet agent. Blood tests assessing the activity of this enzyme might one day be a simple tool to predict who will best respond to clopidogrel, say the resear Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4276927 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:13:36 +0100 4276927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257234&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733782%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Leslie Citrome discusses a recent survey which asked, "Which clinicians are most apt to embrace antipsychotic polypharmacy and why?" Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257234 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:09:18 +0100 4257234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257235&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733784%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Kevin Deane reviews a new study exploring the potential of RBC polyglutamates in guiding methotrexate therapy. Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257235 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:57:59 +0100 4257235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257236&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733718%3Fsrc%3Drss Not knowing about REMS could hurt your patients ... and you. Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257236 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:56:15 +0100 4257236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257237&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732786%3Fsrc%3Drss In an exclusive ethics survey, doctors shared their views about having a romantic or sexual relationship with a patient. Medscape Medical Ethics (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257237 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:51:32 +0100 4257237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257238&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733787%3Fsrc%3Drss A patient who had jaundice many years previously now shows hepatitis B core antibody. What does this mean? Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257238 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:47:45 +0100 4257238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257239&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733713%3Fsrc%3Drss Can lifestyle modification truly lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, and can it be sustained over the long term? Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257239 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:46:25 +0100 4257239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257240&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734196%3Fsrc%3Drss In an NIH-sponsored open-label trial, the 2009 H1N1 vaccine was safe and induced a robust immune response in people with asthma. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257240 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:35:32 +0100 4257240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257241&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734195%3Fsrc%3Drss Opinions differ on whether uncertainty over the law, which is headed toward the Supreme Court, will make physicians, insurers, and state officials think twice about taking it seriously. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257241 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:45:02 +0100 4257241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4257242&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734194%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4257242 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:18:23 +0100 4257242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4250635&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734086%3Fsrc%3Drss Disruptive behavior by healthcare professionals does not just create hurt feelings; it also leads to preventable adverse events and threatens the economic viability of hospitals. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4250635 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:09:30 +0100 4250635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4248041&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734052%3Fsrc%3Drss Since aspirin is the standard of care in the postoperative treatment of the general population undergoing CABG--the primary reason the antiplatelet therapy is given is to prevent graft failure--the FDA asked a panel of experts if simply demonstrating a positive effect on bypass-graft failure was a sufficiently high enough hurdle for any new drug to clear. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4248041 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:09:17 +0100 4248041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4248042&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734050%3Fsrc%3Drss Vitamin D supplementation is not "one size fits all," say researchers who found that obese and nonwhite women might need higher doses. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4248042 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:05:40 +0100 4248042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4248043&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734049%3Fsrc%3Drss People with red hair may feel more pain, but there's little evidence of excessive bleeding. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4248043 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:46:01 +0100 4248043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4248044&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734048%3Fsrc%3Drss Weight lifting is not associated with increased risk of arm swelling. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4248044 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:34:51 +0100 4248044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4248045&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734047%3Fsrc%3Drss A new meta-analysis confirms that adverse cardiovascular events are extremely rare in patients with normal cardiac computed-tomography angiograms. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4248045 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:13:15 +0100 4248045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4236186&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733786%3Fsrc%3Drss A high-fat diet in pregnant animals shows long-term negative brain changes in offspring. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4236186 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:08:43 +0100 4236186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4236187&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733785%3Fsrc%3Drss Organized medicine has argued that physicians do not fall under the definition of creditor in regulations aimed at preventing identity theft. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4236187 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:45:28 +0100 4236187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232183&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733670%3Fsrc%3Drss The just-published guidelines should facilitate earlier diagnosis and more appropriate care. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232183 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:08:29 +0100 4232183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232184&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733659%3Fsrc%3Drss Cheating on drug screens is common, but a new study suggests ways that clinicians can spot attempts at dilution, adulteration, and substitution of samples. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232184 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:28:34 +0100 4232184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232185&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733662%3Fsrc%3Drss A new study challenges the notion that quitting smoking can make individuals feel depressed. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232185 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:14:03 +0100 4232185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4232186&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732721%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape surveyed more than 10,000 physicians to learn about the biggest ethical dilemmas that they have encountered. Their responses were intriguing. Medscape Medical Ethics (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4232186 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:39:31 +0100 4232186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4223432&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733447%3Fsrc%3Drss Unlike its synthetic counterpart, endogenous glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 does not affect gastric emptying, German researchers reported online November 3rd in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4223432 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:47:10 +0100 4223432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4218280&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733146%3Fsrc%3Drss Therapies that target the mucosal immune response to promote oral tolerance have shown great promise in the treatment of food hypersensitivity. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4218280 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:41:57 +0100 4218280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4211788&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733344%3Fsrc%3Drss A new report links the recession of late 2008 and early 2009 with an increased risk of acute MI, suggesting that these harsh financial conditions led to persistent mental stress and increased cardiovascular risk. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4211788 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:58:51 +0100 4211788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4211789&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733343%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has okayed an ELISA-based test for galectin-3, a biomarker thought to reflect progression of myocardial remodeling, for assessing risk in patients with chronic heart failure. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4211789 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:48:42 +0100 4211789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4211790&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733337%3Fsrc%3Drss A Danish study has shown for the first time that people who have had an MI are at markedly increased risk of suicide, even if they have no history of psychiatric illness. The findings reinforce recommendations to screen patients with MI for depression, say the researchers and an accompanying editorialist. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4211790 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:31:56 +0100 4211790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4211787&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732823%3Fsrc%3Drss Close collaboration between primary care physicians and urologists offers the key to successful management of BPH and prostate cancer. Review your knowledge in this overview. International Journal of Clinical Practice (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4211787 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:57:58 +0100 4211787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4211791&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733309%3Fsrc%3Drss Should women seeking hormonal contraception be screened for STIs or cancer before getting a prescription? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz discusses findings from a recent survey of women's healthcare providers. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4211791 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:51:34 +0100 4211791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4211792&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733336%3Fsrc%3Drss People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at high risk of developing aggressive heart disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4211792 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:24:37 +0100 4211792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4178035&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732775%3Fsrc%3Drss Depression may be associated with disruption of molecular mechanisms related to biological clock. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4178035 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:08:28 +0100 4178035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170838&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732602%3Fsrc%3Drss Programs and resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) accelerate the translation of basic scientific research into clinical benefits. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170838 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:09:03 +0100 4170838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170839&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732601%3Fsrc%3Drss The first comparative clinical study of CYP2C19 genotype on ticagrelor pharmacodynamics shows that the new investigational antiplatelet agent is better at inhibiting platelet function than clopidogrel, irrespective of genotype or metabolizer status. The findings confirm the previous results of the PLATO pharmacogenetics substudy, say the researchers. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170839 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:59:16 +0100 4170839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170840&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731793%3Fsrc%3Drss Physicians often deal with end-of-life conflicts that involve the patient, the family members, and politics. There are certain key principles to keep in mind. Medscape Medical Ethics (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170840 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:50:04 +0100 4170840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170841&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732593%3Fsrc%3Drss Melissa Walton-Shirley, MD, reports on today's late-breaking trials at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2010 Scientific Sessions, with important clinical implications for the care of heart failure. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170841 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:13:03 +0100 4170841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170842&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732186%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. John Baillie explains which patients should undergo cholecystectomy, even if gallstones are not producing symptoms. Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170842 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:49:22 +0100 4170842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170843&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732177%3Fsrc%3Drss Is screening patients with diabetes for coronary artery disease useful for prognosticating major cardiac ischemic events? Medscape Radiology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170843 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:47:43 +0100 4170843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170844&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732196%3Fsrc%3Drss Does nebulized heparin have a role in reducing ventilator-induced lung injury? Medscape Critical Care (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170844 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:46:09 +0100 4170844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170845&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732595%3Fsrc%3Drss New studies from the United States and Kenya show that text messaging is a simple, effective way to improve vaccination rates and HIV therapy adherence. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170845 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:45:05 +0100 4170845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170846&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732197%3Fsrc%3Drss The number of female physicians has been rising steadily, but the medical profession still struggles with gender issues. Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170846 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:41:34 +0100 4170846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4170847&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732517%3Fsrc%3Drss New WHI data follow up on breast cancer outcomes from combined hormone therapy use. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, an author of the study, spoke with Medscape to translate the findings into clinical practice. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4170847 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:07:36 +0100 4170847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4166322&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732525%3Fsrc%3Drss Asthma care in the United States is suboptimal and the disease remains poorly controlled, despite continued advances in asthma management. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4166322 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:57:25 +0100 4166322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4166323&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732184%3Fsrc%3Drss Does this patient have a true food allergy? Should I be worried about anaphylaxis? The answers are here. Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4166323 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:53:04 +0100 4166323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4166324&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732520%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4166324 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:27:37 +0100 4166324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4157650&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732432%3Fsrc%3Drss HZT-501, an ibuprofen-famotidine combination, is associated with a reduction in upper gastrointestinal ulcer incidence and in increased compliance relative to ibuprofen alone. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4157650 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:06:25 +0100 4157650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4123706&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731707%3Fsrc%3Drss The nutritional supplement selenium was at the heart of the dispute. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4123706 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:08:35 +0100 4123706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4115142&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731645%3Fsrc%3Drss The new guidelines include recommendations on dual antiplatelet therapy duration and the role of prasugrel and COX 2 inhibitors and, for the first time, recommend against the routine use of aspirin for primary prevention. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4115142 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:08:45 +0100 4115142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4115143&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731456%3Fsrc%3Drss Diabetes management can take many different forms, as D. Anne Peters discusses in this video commentary Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4115143 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:17:43 +0100 4115143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080835&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730791%3Fsrc%3Drss T cells in patients with HIV who are well maintained on highly active antiretroviral therapy have low levels of CD28. This is also commonly seen the elderly. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080835 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:37:54 +0100 4080835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080836&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730790%3Fsrc%3Drss On the heels of a controversial British study showing light drinking during pregnancy is not harmful to offspring, a new study from Australia that supports the earlier findings has just been released. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080836 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:51:36 +0100 4080836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4071710&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730682%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has approved onabotulinumtoxinA for adult patients who suffer headaches on 15 or more days per month, lasting more than 4 hours. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4071710 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:08:25 +0100 4071710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4058938&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730314%3Fsrc%3Drss Ten-year data from the Rotterdam Study show that coronary calcium scoring can lead to the reclassification of over half the asymptomatic patients initially classified as having an intermediate risk of coronary heart disease. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4058938 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:58:00 +0100 4058938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4058939&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730313%3Fsrc%3Drss If any more confirmation were required that folic acid is of little use in preventing cardiovascular events, it has come in the form of the latest meta-analysis of eight large, randomized, placebo-controlled trials looking at this issue. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4058939 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:47:00 +0100 4058939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4058940&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730307%3Fsrc%3Drss Coronary heart disease risk was raised 29% in Women's Health Initiative participants who had metabolic syndrome at the time they were placed on hormone therapy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4058940 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:15:00 +0100 4058940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4054965&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730072%3Fsrc%3Drss A study suggests the rate at which exacerbations occur in COPD may constitute a distinct phenotype, regardless of disease severity. How might treatment be affected? Dr. Andy Shorr offers perspective. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4054965 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:08:17 +0100 4054965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4054969&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728608%3Fsrc%3Drss As more and more children and adolescents become cancer survivors, life-long surveillance will fall to the primary care physician. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4054969 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4054969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4054966&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730070%3Fsrc%3Drss Two interesting cases illustrate the difficulties in diagnosing and treating discitis when initial cultures are negative. Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, comments. Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4054966 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:27:06 +0100 4054966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4054967&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewcollection%2F31777%3Fsrc%3Drss Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4054967 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:20:34 +0100 4054967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4054968&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729827%3Fsrc%3Drss Clinical trials can offer new patient treatments as well as a source of revenue for physicians who decide to conduct clinical trials within their practices. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4054968 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:44:03 +0100 4054968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4043735&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730137%3Fsrc%3Drss Republicans could keep their promises to stop healthcare reform even if they cannot repeal it, simply by blocking legislation needed to pay for it, one expert argued on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4043735 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:38:00 +0100 4043735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4016854&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729706%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients are no longer passive healthcare consumers, due in part to the Internet and an increased interest in and media attention to healthcare. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines) Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4016854 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:08:04 +0100 4016854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4016858&cid=s_36063_49_f&fid=36063&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729705%3Fsrc%3Drss In the most recent US cohorts, patients with end-stage renal disease who began treatment with hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis had similar outcomes. 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