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 Nurses Headlines' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621436&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756444%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756444%3Fsrc%3Drss How does a residency program designed for FNPs intending to practice in federally qualified health centers differ from other residencies? OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621436 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:16:16 +0100 5621436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584972&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756792%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756792%3Fsrc%3Drss Hospitalized stroke patients face a high risk of dehydration, researchers from Scotland point out. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584972 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:35:45 +0100 5584972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584973&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756611%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756611%3Fsrc%3Drss For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on long-term warfarin therapy, interrupting the drug more than doubles the risk of death or a thromboembolism in the next 90 days. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584973 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:13:35 +0100 5584973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459817&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754237%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754237%3Fsrc%3Drss Aspirin is a bad bargain for healthy women trying to stave off heart attacks or strokes, although it's commonly used for that purpose, according to Dutch researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459817 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:11:38 +0100 5459817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459816&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753417%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753417%3Fsrc%3Drss Managing sports-related concussion involves more than acute care; a step-wise progression must be followed to get the athlete safely back on the field. CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459816 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +0100 5459816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433004&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753850%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753850%3Fsrc%3Drss One of eight Americans has hearing loss in both ears, according to a new study -- and as many as one in five are hard of hearing on at least one side. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433004 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:19:54 +0100 5433004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5433005&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753842%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753842%3Fsrc%3Drss A Power Rangers 'samurai mega blade' and a Godzilla figure with dagger-like attachments are some of the most dangerous toys lurking in stores this holiday season, according to a consumer watchdog group. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5433005 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:04:34 +0100 5433005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410905&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753489%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753489%3Fsrc%3Drss The panel recommends that adolescents undergo lipid screening for nonfasting non-HDL-cholesterol levels or a fasting lipid panel between the ages of 9 and 11 years, followed by another full lipid screening test between 18 and 21 years of age. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410905 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:18:58 +0100 5410905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325619&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751479%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751479%3Fsrc%3Drss In a study of nearly 1,400 pregnant women, the higher a woman's intake of trans fats during the second trimester, the larger her newborn. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325619 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:40:28 +0100 5325619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298328&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751055%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751055%3Fsrc%3Drss Texting or emailing while driving is more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new study of the behavior. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298328 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:19:51 +0100 5298328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240248&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749823%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749823%3Fsrc%3Drss Some 115 U.S. children and teens died from influenza last flu season, and many of those deaths were in children who didn't get an annual flu shot. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240248 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:04:11 +0100 5240248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5164614&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748481%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748481%3Fsrc%3Drss Lots of African American moms put soft bedding such as pillows and blankets where babies sleep, despite warnings that the cushioning increases the risk of infant death, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5164614 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:25:58 +0100 5164614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5065225&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746852%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746852%3Fsrc%3Drss For preventing menstrual migraine attacks or reducing their severity, perimenstrual transdermal 17-beta-estradiol works no better than placebo. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5065225 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:33:40 +0100 5065225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054296&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746197%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746197%3Fsrc%3Drss Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses 6 common myths that patients have about sun safety and why they are dangerous. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054296 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5054296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4947616&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744744%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744744%3Fsrc%3Drss For preterm infants undergoing venipuncture, oral sucrose and application of EMLA cream (lidocaine and prilocaine) has a greater analgesic effect than sucrose alone, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4947616 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:20:37 +0100 4947616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4940101&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744414%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744414%3Fsrc%3Drss While studies have suggested that acupuncture may ease the symptoms of women with premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, a new review concludes that most of those studies may be biased and their findings questionable. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4940101 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:20:14 +0100 4940101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4915772&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743743%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743743%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. John Bartlett reviews the very latest recommendations for the treatment of CA-MRSA infections, from outpatient infections to infections in hospitalized patients. Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4915772 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:08:00 +0100 4915772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4915773&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744158%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744158%3Fsrc%3Drss Two studies dismiss any link between XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome or prostate cancer, suggesting that XMRV is merely a lab contaminant derived from the recombination of 2 mouse proviruses. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4915773 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:44:32 +0100 4915773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4915775&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743680%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743680%3Fsrc%3Drss Should children be routinely immunized against influenza on a yearly basis, and how common is the practice? Expert Review of Vaccines (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4915775 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:18:15 +0100 4915775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4906246&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743680%3Fsrc%3Drss Should children be routinely immunized against influenza on a yearly basis, and how common is the practice? Expert Review of Vaccines (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4906246 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:18:15 +0100 4906246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4915774&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744027%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744027%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4915774 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:14:22 +0100 4915774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4815213&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741990%3Fsrc%3Drss Danielle R. Casden, PhD, talks about the techniques and use of yoga in cancer patients. UCSD School of Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4815213 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4815213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807899&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F742169%3Fsrc%3Drss Twenty pounds seems to be the most an obese woman should gain during pregnancy, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807899 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:35:23 +0100 4807899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764760&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739291%3Fsrc%3Drss Women with intellectual disabilities often don't understand the purpose or process of mammography, resulting in anxiety, insufficient preparation, and noncompliance. How can they be better prepared? Annals of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764760 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4764760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764759&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738453%3Fsrc%3Drss An interesting case of a textile worker with multiple comorbid conditions demonstrates the healing advantage of an infectious disease consultation for infected leg ulcers. Wounds (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764759 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4764759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764758&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739372%3Fsrc%3Drss Having a hysterectomy and/or oophrectomy could have detrimental effects on cardiovascular risk. Find out why. European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764758 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4764758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4755716&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741661%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has warned companies making unproven claims that their antiseptic products can prevent infections by MRSA and other bacteria and viruses. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4755716 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:13:15 +0100 4755716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4727645&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739106%3Fsrc%3Drss Tremor, the most common movement disorder presenting to an outpatient practice, has many etiologies, each with a wide array of available treatments. How should the patient with tremor be approached? Seminars in Neurology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4727645 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4727645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4711329&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F740881%3Fsrc%3Drss A new online survey reveals that many diabetics are unaware of the causes of hypoglycemia, and most experience frequent episodes during daily activities, including driving. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4711329 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:14:59 +0100 4711329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4699889&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F740697%3Fsrc%3Drss A 2-year follow-up study shows that a minimally invasive plasma-mediated percutaneous disk decompression technique produced favorable results in more than three-quarters of patients. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4699889 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:14:50 +0100 4699889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660298&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738701%3Fsrc%3Drss Virtually all practicing urologists will encounter patients with a complaint of chronic testicular pain. This review offers up-to-date diagnostic and treatment advice. Therapeutic Advances in Urology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660298 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4660298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660297&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739387%3Fsrc%3Drss How can pregnant women who abuse drugs be encouraged to seek prenatal care? Maternal and Child Health Journal (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660297 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4660297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4655206&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739905%3Fsrc%3Drss In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, an oral contraceptive combination decreased prolonged, frequent, or heavy menstrual bleeding and improved iron metabolism vs placebo. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4655206 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:48:10 +0100 4655206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4655207&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739939%3Fsrc%3Drss A new imaging study suggests temporal horn volume expansion may be a sensitive biomarker of Alzheimer's disease progression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4655207 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:43:14 +0100 4655207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4655208&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739941%3Fsrc%3Drss Physician and cancer survivor Melanie Bone has created online store with useful and practical products to help patients undergoing cancer treatment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4655208 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:24:50 +0100 4655208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646607&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739858%3Fsrc%3Drss The writing group of the focused update makes a number of recommendations, including directions on the timing, duration, and use of dual antiplatelet therapy and triple antiplatelet therapy in high-risk patients. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646607 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:59:52 +0100 4646607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646608&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739857%3Fsrc%3Drss Supplementation with 8 g safflower oil daily improved glycemia, inflammation, and blood lipids in obese, postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646608 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:47:13 +0100 4646608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646609&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739849%3Fsrc%3Drss A survey of 85 cardiologists finds there is good concordance of opinion on the indications for coronary revascularization deemed appropriate by the 2009 appropriateness criteria, but there is less concordance on those indications deemed uncertain or inappropriate, and opinion varies widely among physicians. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646609 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:45:45 +0100 4646609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646610&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739852%3Fsrc%3Drss Maternal antiretroviral therapy during breast-feeding reduced mother-to-child HIV transmission rates but promoted emergence of HIV drug resistance mutations in the infants. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646610 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:29:59 +0100 4646610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646611&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739851%3Fsrc%3Drss Childhood obesity rates are approximately 17% overall. However, children from racial and ethnic minority groups bear an excess burden of obesity and its cardiovascular comorbidities. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646611 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:09:34 +0100 4646611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646612&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739843%3Fsrc%3Drss For the first time, US News has ranked hospitals on a metropolitan as well as a national basis, and the top children’s hospital is listed in each area as well. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646612 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:42:08 +0100 4646612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646613&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739844%3Fsrc%3Drss Systemic administration of PRO051 shows molecular efficacy and a clinical effect in a phase 1-2a dose-escalation and extension study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646613 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:36:22 +0100 4646613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646614&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739809%3Fsrc%3Drss The anticholinergic drug tiotropium was more effective than the beta-2 agonist salmeterol in preventing exacerbations in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646614 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:32:45 +0100 4646614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646615&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739807%3Fsrc%3Drss In a randomized crossover study, preventive antibiotic use significantly lowered the risk for infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patients in the intensive care unit. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646615 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:27:37 +0100 4646615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4646616&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739805%3Fsrc%3Drss Biologic therapies were superior to placebo in inducing remission of active Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and in preventing relapse of quiescent Crohn's disease. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4646616 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:25:37 +0100 4646616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633312&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739702%3Fsrc%3Drss The addition of electrocardiography and echocardiography to history and physical in screening 400 school-aged kids found sudden-death-associated signs (such as QT-interval prolongation or structural anomalies) in 2.5%. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633312 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:56:55 +0100 4633312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633313&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739698%3Fsrc%3Drss Although it is difficult to discern the reasons, one investigator thinks that religious events centering on traditional, high-calorie comfort food might be the reason for the increased rate of obesity. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633313 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:35:01 +0100 4633313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633314&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739683%3Fsrc%3Drss 'Largest-ever' bone biopsy study in postmenopausal osteoporotic women confirms strontium ranelate's dual mode of action. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633314 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:27:19 +0100 4633314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633311&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739548%3Fsrc%3Drss New guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Diabetes Association provide exercise advice for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Nature Reviews Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633311 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:23:08 +0100 4633311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633315&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739679%3Fsrc%3Drss A study shows an increase in facelifts, ear surgery, and soft tissue filler. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633315 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:09:46 +0100 4633315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4618085&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739135%3Fsrc%3Drss A 14-day oral prednisolone test did not appear to be helpful for diagnosing or excluding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and patients diagnosed displayed an unexpected response. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4618085 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:09:27 +0100 4618085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572174&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738828%3Fsrc%3Drss The NCCN guidelines take small steps toward refining and improving the treatment of these complex and relatively rare cancers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572174 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:10:34 +0100 4572174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572175&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738803%3Fsrc%3Drss The exercise program is effective in improving the gait pattern in postmenopausal women who adhere to the program for 1 year, and time has the main effect. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572175 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:52:31 +0100 4572175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572176&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738823%3Fsrc%3Drss Despite reservations about the study design, committee members decided in a majority vote to support lamotrigine extended release as monotherapy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572176 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:29:42 +0100 4572176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572177&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738806%3Fsrc%3Drss The new website StopBullying.gov provides information for kids and young adults on how to recognize signs of bullying and ways to stop it and gives helpful tips for parents and educators. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572177 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:06:38 +0100 4572177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567633&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738749%3Fsrc%3Drss Psychopharmacologic treatment of children and adolescents with advanced illness presents special challenges to the physician. Common issues include depression, anxiety, insomnia, and delirium. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567633 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:10:42 +0100 4567633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567634&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738748%3Fsrc%3Drss Monitoring the Achilles and patellar tendons of elite athletes with ultrasonography might help predict and prevent damage progression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567634 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:13:54 +0100 4567634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567635&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738744%3Fsrc%3Drss A study shows nicotine levels in toenails may indicate a risk for lung cancer. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567635 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:45:29 +0100 4567635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567636&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738740%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers call for increased efforts aimed at early diagnosis and treatment that appear to improve not only digestive but also neurologic symptoms. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567636 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:42:03 +0100 4567636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567637&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738734%3Fsrc%3Drss A physicians organization says the guidelines protect agribusiness and fast food outlets at the expense of consumers' health. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567637 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:37:30 +0100 4567637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567638&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738354%3Fsrc%3Drss Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, talks with Eli Y. Adashi, MD, about the importance of breast-feeding and her Call to Action initiative to help make breast-feeding easier. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567638 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:53:54 +0100 4567638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567639&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738413%3Fsrc%3Drss Is the transobturator tension-free vaginal tape procedure safe and effective for women with occult stress urinary incontinence? Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567639 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:42:10 +0100 4567639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567640&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738325%3Fsrc%3Drss A 53-year-old man with diabetes and hypertension presents with a 6-month history of worsening backache and stiffness. His posture is stooped, with a loss of lumbar curvature. What is the diagnosis? Medscape (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567640 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:19:44 +0100 4567640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567641&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738728%3Fsrc%3Drss The American Cancer Society (ACS) says there should be no debate about screening for colorectal cancer, unlike some other cancers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567641 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:34:32 +0100 4567641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562715&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738646%3Fsrc%3Drss In a randomized controlled trial, the School-Based Asthma Therapy intervention significantly improved symptoms in urban children with persistent asthma. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562715 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:10:57 +0100 4562715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562716&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738661%3Fsrc%3Drss A panel of cardiologists working on improving care of STEMI patients agreed at CRT 2011 that regional coordination of emergency services and referring hospitals is the key to further improving care of these patients. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562716 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:02:24 +0100 4562716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562717&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738668%3Fsrc%3Drss Fat content in the chest wall, particularly in larger women, correlates with image quality in cardiac computed tomography (CT); this finding could lead to better strategies to optimize image quality. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562717 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:43:23 +0100 4562717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562728&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738275%3Fsrc%3Drss This brief review of that latest evidence on vitamin D and calcium takes issue with the recent IOM guidelines, which are quite conservative. AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562728 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4562728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562718&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738418%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Anne Peters discusses the new ADA guidelines. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562718 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:47:04 +0100 4562718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562719&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738660%3Fsrc%3Drss Progression of both arterial stiffness and atherosclerosis for the first time show parallel development. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562719 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:35:19 +0100 4562719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562720&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738658%3Fsrc%3Drss American Indians/Alaska natives are most affected by socioeconomic factors; Hispanics, Asians, and Pacific Islanders are most affected by linguistic isolation and variability in organ availability. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562720 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:10:36 +0100 4562720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562721&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738284%3Fsrc%3Drss As shortages of cancer drugs worsen, Dr. Maurie Markman advocates that healthcare clinicians lobby elected representatives to resolve the shortages and prevent compromises to patient outcomes. Medscape Hematology-Oncology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562721 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:06:38 +0100 4562721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562722&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738657%3Fsrc%3Drss A trial of Finnish men born in 3 different periods since 1979 shows a progressive decrease in the quality and quantity of sperm coinciding with a rise in the incidence of testicular cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562722 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:59:38 +0100 4562722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562723&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738656%3Fsrc%3Drss A new study of nearly 300 women with bipolar disorder finds that those with premenstrual exacerbation had a worse course of illness and more rapid rate of relapse than those without PME. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562723 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:55:42 +0100 4562723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562724&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738655%3Fsrc%3Drss Guidelines from primary care societies for accrediting medical homes stress that physicians should be captains of the clinical teams, a position also sought by nurse practitioners. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562724 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:47:43 +0100 4562724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562725&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738517%3Fsrc%3Drss Women might be confused about bioidentical and compounded hormone therapy (HT) and how they compare with conventional HT. Dr. Andrew Kaunitz clarifies the myths and addresses how to advise patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562725 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:39:36 +0100 4562725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562726&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738653%3Fsrc%3Drss The Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee comes down in favor of the 75- mcg dose but rejects the 150-mcg dose. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562726 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:33:35 +0100 4562726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562727&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738654%3Fsrc%3Drss A Finnish study shows lower rates of relapse with depot antipsychotics over equivalent oral agents. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562727 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:24:52 +0100 4562727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546417&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738433%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has recalled various types of Cook, Inc, central venous catheter trays because of leaks in the plunger luer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546417 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:10:27 +0100 4546417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546418&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738432%3Fsrc%3Drss New human data show that the prevalence of cleft lips and palates in infants born to women taking topiramate was roughly 3 times higher than that for women taking other antiepileptic drugs. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546418 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:16:14 +0100 4546418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546419&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738407%3Fsrc%3Drss Recommendations for diagnosis of using hemoglobin A1c level in adults may not be accurate in adolescents because of their low prevalence of diabetes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546419 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:18:39 +0100 4546419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546420&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738404%3Fsrc%3Drss American women are crossing the border to buy over-the-counter birth control pills in Mexico, often without realizing when they have contraindications to the pills, researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546420 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:11:59 +0100 4546420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546421&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738409%3Fsrc%3Drss A longitudinal study shows, for the first time, that a 5-item questionnaire can help pediatricians monitor asthma control in children younger than 5 years. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546421 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0100 4546421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4542062&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737874%3Fsrc%3Drss Are you monitoring patients with Parkinson disease or RLS for these unusual adverse effects? Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4542062 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:10:03 +0100 4542062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4542063&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737948%3Fsrc%3Drss The "who, what, when, where, and why" of analgesic errors are explored in this hospital-based study. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4542063 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:49:04 +0100 4542063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4542064&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738063%3Fsrc%3Drss A 49-year-old man with a history of osteopenia and HIV presents for follow-up after a visit to the ED 8 months ago with a midshaft femoral fracture. What likely contributed to his atypical fracture? Medscape (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4542064 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:37:15 +0100 4542064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4542065&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738337%3Fsrc%3Drss Valacyclovir cut HIV-1 RNA levels and herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2 genital shedding in a study of pregnant women receiving zidovudine. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4542065 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:45:24 +0100 4542065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537474&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738277%3Fsrc%3Drss The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring a halt to the manufacture and distribution of certain unapproved prescription oral agents. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537474 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:10:00 +0100 4537474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537478&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738212%3Fsrc%3Drss In people with metabolic syndrome, 3 months of exercise training leads to qualitative -- but not quantitative -- improvements in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537478 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:40:22 +0100 4537478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537477&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738213%3Fsrc%3Drss The costs to U.S. states of the Medicaid insurance program for the poor will grow by hundreds of billions of dollars under the healthcare law passed last year, according to a report released by Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537477 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:40:21 +0100 4537477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537475&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738273%3Fsrc%3Drss Inhaled gas no better than placebo in resolving vaso-occlusive pain crisis in patients with sickle cell disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537475 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:29:29 +0100 4537475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537476&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738241%3Fsrc%3Drss The update includes the novel drug denosumab, zoledronic acid, and pamidronate, but does not recommend one drug over the other. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537476 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:44:37 +0100 4537476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519075&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738001%3Fsrc%3Drss While cocaine use is significantly more likely to trigger an MI, traffic and exposure to air pollution are the biggest triggers at the population level. Improving air quality is a very relevant target to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the general population, say researchers. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519075 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:12:15 +0100 4519075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519076&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737980%3Fsrc%3Drss Occasional rescue therapy for asthmatic children, rather than daily use of corticosteroids, may help manage symptoms without growth retardation. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519076 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:44:25 +0100 4519076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519077&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737982%3Fsrc%3Drss A French study shows that patients with skin reactions to drugs who do not react to a rechallenge will likely exhibit tolerance to the drugs during the long term. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519077 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:36:22 +0100 4519077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519078&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737998%3Fsrc%3Drss However, use of weight loss drugs was not associated with increased risk. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519078 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:14:48 +0100 4519078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514317&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737915%3Fsrc%3Drss A case series shows that in children, acute ischemic stroke presents mainly with focal findings; hemorrhagic stroke presents with headache, vomiting, and mental status change. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514317 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:09:56 +0100 4514317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514318&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737934%3Fsrc%3Drss Smoking may initiate a cascade of events that leads to ALS in susceptible people, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514318 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:44:45 +0100 4514318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514319&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737769%3Fsrc%3Drss Given that mental illness is often comorbid with chronic pain conditions, should psychiatrists participate and receive training in pain management? Dr. Charles Argoff weighs in. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514319 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:49:51 +0100 4514319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4508957&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737867%3Fsrc%3Drss The magnitude of creatinine increase after cardiac surgery is associated in a graded manner with an increased risk of incident chronic kidney disease, progression of kidney disease, and death, a new study shows. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4508957 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:09:51 +0100 4508957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4508958&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737866%3Fsrc%3Drss A new pilot study suggests that EEG-based tests can lead to an earlier detection of autism risk in children as young as 9 months. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4508958 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:44:49 +0100 4508958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4508959&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737863%3Fsrc%3Drss Physicians who may have seen a sweeping ad campaign unleashed by Takeda when FDA advisors delivered their mostly negative view of rosiglitazone last year should consider other drug classes or lifestyle changes, rather than defaulting to pioglitazone, a new paper argues. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4508959 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:25:58 +0100 4508959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4508960&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737860%3Fsrc%3Drss Although the clinical significance is unclear, researchers are recommending keeping cell phones away from direct contact with the head. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4508960 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:16:29 +0100 4508960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4508961&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737844%3Fsrc%3Drss Two studies show that glycosylated hemoglobin levels are a predictor of the incidence of diabetes, and elevated levels are an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4508961 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:59:03 +0100 4508961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4503827&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737458%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Charles Argoff discusses the implications of propoxyphene's recent removal from the US market on pain management. Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4503827 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:10:27 +0100 4503827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4503828&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737782%3Fsrc%3Drss The first attempt to apply the concept of "cardiovascular health"--as outlined in the AHA's 2020 Impact Goal--to a cohort of middle-aged individuals in the US has found that they fall woefully short of this aim, with just one of almost 2000 participants meeting all seven components that define "ideal CV health." And even when the definition was relaxed to only five components, less than 10% met th Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4503828 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:24:33 +0100 4503828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491534&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737503%3Fsrc%3Drss Administering flu vaccine to egg-allergic children is not only permissible, but recommended. Matthew Greenhawt, MD, discusses the research behind this recommendation and implications for clinicians. Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491534 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:09:55 +0100 4491534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491535&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737680%3Fsrc%3Drss The US Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a 10-year strategy to boost vaccine accessibility. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491535 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:58:55 +0100 4491535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491536&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737678%3Fsrc%3Drss The largest national review of endovascular treatment for intracranial stenosis is calling the procedures into question. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491536 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:31:55 +0100 4491536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491537&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737679%3Fsrc%3Drss Current smoking is associated with a 50% increase in infections and pulmonary complications after elective hip and knee replacement surgery. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491537 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:31:26 +0100 4491537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491538&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737508%3Fsrc%3Drss A study seeks to discover whether poor birth outcomes are related to infertility treatments. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491538 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:46:25 +0100 4491538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491539&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737587%3Fsrc%3Drss How much is too much? Drs. Larry Culpepper and Nassir Ghaemi discuss the increasing rate of antipsychotic prescribing. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491539 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:53:49 +0100 4491539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491540&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737409%3Fsrc%3Drss Recent news about possible cardiac anomalies in pregnant women exposed to proton-pump inhibitors raises concerns among providers and patients. Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491540 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:43:36 +0100 4491540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491541&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737421%3Fsrc%3Drss There's no shortage of people trying to hoodwink the healthcare system, but many of them are finally being caught. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491541 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:33:45 +0100 4491541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491542&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736997%3Fsrc%3Drss Henry Black, MD, thinks JNC8 should provide recommendations on how and where to measure blood pressure and offers his own ideas on what they should be. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491542 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:33:38 +0100 4491542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485634&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737598%3Fsrc%3Drss A new study suggests prenatal exposure to piperonyl butoxide, a chemical added to pyrethroid insecticides used in the home, is associated with lower IQ scores in toddlers. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485634 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:45:47 +0100 4485634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485635&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737595%3Fsrc%3Drss The COX-2 selective inhibitor celecoxib, given for 6 weeks after knee replacement, led to a more rapid and less painful recovery, with less need for narcotics. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485635 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:37:41 +0100 4485635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4479407&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737142%3Fsrc%3Drss This antipsychotic is an adrenergic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic receptor antagonist. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4479407 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:54:11 +0100 4479407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4474182&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737348%3Fsrc%3Drss Clinical practice guidelines describe the use of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation and noninvasive continuous positive airway pressure in the acute care setting. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4474182 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:57:11 +0100 4474182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4474183&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737347%3Fsrc%3Drss Intensive insulin therapy for tight glycemic control helps few patients in the ICU and increases the risk for severe hypoglycemia. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4474183 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:03:38 +0100 4474183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4474184&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737346%3Fsrc%3Drss Black and Hispanic women who are obese and have knee OA suffer disproportionately. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4474184 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:02:44 +0100 4474184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4474185&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737343%3Fsrc%3Drss Dutasteride is not cost effective for the chemoprevention of prostate cancer, unless it is targeted at very high-risk patients and the drug cost decreases. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4474185 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:25:42 +0100 4474185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461587&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737002%3Fsrc%3Drss Sandra Fryhofer, MD, reviews and summarizes the important messages from the new USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. Medscape Internal Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461587 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:16:43 +0100 4461587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461588&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737192%3Fsrc%3Drss Jeffrey Berns, MD, talks about the USDA guidelines and focuses on sodium reduction as an important component of the report and a very difficult goal to accomplish. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461588 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:16:33 +0100 4461588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461589&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737258%3Fsrc%3Drss NSS for tumors larger than 4 cm, when feasible in young and carefully selected elderly patients, is more beneficial than RN for maintaining long-term renal function. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461589 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:15:55 +0100 4461589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4456836&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737177%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers conclude that the net clinical benefit of this investigational agent over aspirin is "substantial." Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4456836 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:09:36 +0100 4456836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452251&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737097%3Fsrc%3Drss Childhood body mass index or weight trajectory may mediate the associations of heavy maternal smoking and prepregnancy body mass index with systolic blood pressure. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452251 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:09:55 +0100 4452251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452252&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737113%3Fsrc%3Drss Treating JUPITER-eligible patients with rosuvastatin had an incremental cost-effectiveness of $25,198 per QALY gained when compared with usual care. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452252 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:33:20 +0100 4452252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452253&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737093%3Fsrc%3Drss Tailored interventions are necessary to overcome barriers to mammography in obese women, who are less likely to complete this diagnostic test and more likely to find it painful. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452253 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:30:36 +0100 4452253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452254&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737091%3Fsrc%3Drss Risk for a local reaction to the fifth dose of the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine is significantly higher when it is injected in the arm. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452254 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:24:41 +0100 4452254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452255&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736567%3Fsrc%3Drss Sid Zisook, MD, of UCSD talks about grief, how it is often misunderstood, and when treatment may be necessary. University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452255 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:15:47 +0100 4452255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452256&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737112%3Fsrc%3Drss Following the advice of its advisory panel, the FDA has approved Medtronic's premarket approval application for the REVO SureScan packing system, which is designed to be safe for magnetic resonance imaging. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452256 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:12:36 +0100 4452256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452257&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737109%3Fsrc%3Drss Isoflavone treatment reduced insomnia in postmenopausal women, as confirmed by increased sleep efficiency on polysomnographic analysis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452257 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:32:08 +0100 4452257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452258&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736720%3Fsrc%3Drss COPD is debilitating psychologically as well as physically. This unusual study looks at the patient's perception of their illness by means of their own personal narratives. British Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452258 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4452258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4452259&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736092%3Fsrc%3Drss The compelling case of a 31-year-old male who inhaled narcotics and developed a transient Brugada ECG pattern is reviewed. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4452259 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4452259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447395&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737037%3Fsrc%3Drss Yes, chocolate does exacerbate facial acne vulgaris, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447395 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:09:24 +0100 4447395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447396&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737027%3Fsrc%3Drss Community-based weight loss and physical activity programs may help preserve mobility in older, obese adults in poor cardiovascular health. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447396 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:48:46 +0100 4447396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447397&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737025%3Fsrc%3Drss A systematic review of a large population of normal and overweight children shows that those undergoing adenotonsillectomy gain a greater-than-expected amount of weight postoperatively. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447397 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:41:50 +0100 4447397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447398&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737036%3Fsrc%3Drss The new label has been changed to highlight the increased cardiovascular risks with the drug, noting that in a meta-analysis of 52 studies, most of which compared rosiglitazone with placebo, the drug was associated with a significantly increased risk of MI. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447398 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:24:15 +0100 4447398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447399&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737033%3Fsrc%3Drss Frequent cocaine use triggers long-lasting changes to genes expressed in the nucleus accumbens, the area of the brain associated with reward, new animal research suggests. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447399 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:13:21 +0100 4447399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447400&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737031%3Fsrc%3Drss Out: DAS28. In: tender joint count, swollen joint count, C-reactive protein, patient global assessment, Simplified Disease Activity Index. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447400 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:45:22 +0100 4447400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4443243&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736983%3Fsrc%3Drss The American Urological Association has weighed the efficacy of various benign prostate hyperplasia treatments and updated guidelines previously issued in 2003. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4443243 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:09:45 +0100 4443243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4443244&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736982%3Fsrc%3Drss A recent study demonstrates that allergies of all types are associated with reduced risk for glioma, although the mechanism remains unclear. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4443244 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:08:23 +0100 4443244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4443245&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736981%3Fsrc%3Drss A substantial number of patients have had the devices removed or replaced within 3 years because of extreme pain. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4443245 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:55:46 +0100 4443245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4443246&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736975%3Fsrc%3Drss The new hedgehog pathway inhibitor GDC-0449 is "dramatically" effective against disfiguring basal cell nevus syndrome. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4443246 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:06:42 +0100 4443246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4437324&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736910%3Fsrc%3Drss A study shows more Americans are using CAM, and the high cost of conventional care is a factor. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4437324 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:09:41 +0100 4437324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4434178&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736886%3Fsrc%3Drss Approximately 1.5 billion individuals worldwide are now considered overweight, including 500 million people considered obese, but this scary news is accompanied by some positive findings showing that blood-pressure levels have been reduced worldwide and cholesterol levels have remained essentially flat in the past three decades. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4434178 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:09:27 +0100 4434178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4434179&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736888%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4434179 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:40:47 +0100 4434179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4434180&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736884%3Fsrc%3Drss A report suggests that healthy diet and physical fitness can prevent many cancer cases. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4434180 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:25:14 +0100 4434180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4434181&cid=s_36060_27_f&fid=36060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736881%3Fsrc%3Drss Lumbar disc disease may have a genetic component, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) Medscape Nurses Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4434181 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:46:20 +0100 4434181