Medscape Pharmacist Headlines via MedWorm.com 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 Pharmacist Headlines' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:58:24 +0100 Taking the Patient's Side: The Ethics of Pharmacogenetics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380288&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717985%3Fsrc%3Drss The encouraging vision that is now being established is that we may move from trial and error therapies to evidence-based personalized medicine in clinical practice. Personalized Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380288 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:59:58 +0100 3380288 SSRIs May Boost Risk for Cataracts http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380286&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718841%3Fsrc%3Drss SSRIs have been linked to an increased risk for cataracts, but researchers say the effect size is modest and needs to be investigated further. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380286 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:39:52 +0100 3380286 Neuro-Oncologists Extend Survival in Nervous System Cancers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380287&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718839%3Fsrc%3Drss Clinical and basic science advances have improved outcomes for patients with nervous system cancers, a new series of articles show. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380287 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:48:36 +0100 3380287 E-Prescriptions Cut Medication Errors: Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3375696&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718640%3Fsrc%3Drss Doctors who trade in their prescription pads for electronic prescribing systems may be able to significantly cut down on medication errors, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3375696 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:09:53 +0100 3375696 Pulsed Moxifloxacin for the Prevention of Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3364602&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717286%3Fsrc%3Drss This proof-of-concept study evaluates whether intermittent pulsed moxifloxacin treatment could reduce the frequency of acute exacerbations in COPD. Respiratory Research (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3364602 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3364602 Elvitegravir Helpful in Resistant HIV http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3347871&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718093%3Fsrc%3Drss In previously treated HIV patients, the integrase inhibitor elvitegravir suppresses the virus at least as well as ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitors, and at certain doses is actually superior, researchers report in the March 15th issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3347871 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:34:14 +0100 3347871 Prednisolone May Not Be Helpful in Community-Acquired Pneumonia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3340406&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718023%3Fsrc%3Drss Prednisolone 40 mg daily for 1 week did not improve outcome in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia, but a benefit in more severely ill patients could not be excluded. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3340406 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:36:43 +0100 3340406 High Liver Enzymes Are Rarely a Reason to Stop Methotrexate in IBD Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3328525&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717809%3Fsrc%3Drss Liver enzyme elevations are common with methotrexate therapy for inflammatory bowel disease, but the enzymes usually normalize while therapy continues, Canadian researchers reported online February 16th in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3328525 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:26:04 +0100 3328525 Recent Amoxicillin Exposure Linked to Drug-Resistant UTIs in Children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324069&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717725%3Fsrc%3Drss Children exposed to amoxicillin within 60 days of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are at increased risk for ampicillin-resistant microbes, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324069 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:40 +0100 3324069 After Hip Replacement, Mobile Compression Device Cuts VTE Without Bleeding Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324068&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717759%3Fsrc%3Drss A new battery-operated compression device is at least as effective as low-molecular weight heparin in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) after hip arthroplasty, but with a lower risk of major bleeding, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324068 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:40 +0100 3324068 Clinical trial: The Effects of a Fermented Milk Containing Three Probiotic Bacteria in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome – A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3308387&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715906%3Fsrc%3Drss What effect did a probiotic mixture in fermented milk have on IBS symptoms in this randomized clinical trial? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3308387 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:06:51 +0100 3308387 Managing the Patient Presenting with Xerostomia: A Review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3303994&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716205%3Fsrc%3Drss International Journal of Clinical Practice (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3303994 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:09:08 +0100 3303994 Agalsidase Alfa Helpful in Children With Fabry Disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268006&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716892%3Fsrc%3Drss Agalsidase alfa, specifically designed to replace the enzyme that's missing in Fabry disease, appears to improve some features of the disease in children and adolescents. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268006 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:14:12 +0100 3268006 Metformin Extended Release May Be Helpful for Adolescent Obesity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3228917&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716283%3Fsrc%3Drss In a randomized controlled trial, metformin extended release caused a small but statistically significant decrease in body mass index when added to a lifestyle intervention program. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3228917 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:42:38 +0100 3228917 Alendronate Protects Against Bone Loss in Perimenopausal Women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3221718&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716083%3Fsrc%3Drss Alendronate prevents bone loss in perimenopausal women, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3221718 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:23:43 +0100 3221718 Management Program Improves Care for COPD http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218219&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716097%3Fsrc%3Drss The management program yielded a 1-year mean frequency of hospitalizations and emergency department visits for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of 0.48 per patient, indicating a 41% reduced risk. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218219 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:41:34 +0100 3218219 In Hyperlipemic Elderly, Ezetimibe/atorvastatin Better Than High-Dose Atorvastatin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218220&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716013%3Fsrc%3Drss In patients 65 and older with a high risk of coronary heart disease, adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin reduced most lipids significantly more than did doubling or even quadrupling the atorvastatin dose, U.S. and Canadian researchers report online in the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218220 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:32:26 +0100 3218220 Early Beta-Blockade for ACS Does Not Alter Short-Term Mortality http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199136&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715588%3Fsrc%3Drss Giving beta-blockers within 8 hours of presentation with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) does not reduce in-hospital mortality, a meta-analysis has shown. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199136 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:31:35 +0100 3199136 Thiazolidinediones up Risk of Fractures in Older Women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199135&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715589%3Fsrc%3Drss Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are linked to an increased risk for extremity fractures in women over age 65, findings from a large retrospective cohort study indicate. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199135 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:53:33 +0100 3199135 Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Common Among Long-Term PPI Users http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199134&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715624%3Fsrc%3Drss In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) contributes to bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, new research from Italy shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199134 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:53:33 +0100 3199134 Statins Linked to Fewer Arrhythmias in Hospitalized ACS Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3160903&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714887%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients who take statins have a lower rate of arrhythmic events when they're hospitalized for acute coronary syndromes (ACS), researchers report in the December issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3160903 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:06:18 +0100 3160903 Benefit of Repetitive Intrathecal Triamcinolone Acetonide Therapy in Predominantly Spinal Multiple Sclerosis: Prediction by Upper Spinal Cord Atrophy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140022&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713965%3Fsrc%3Drss This study examines whether atrophy of the upper spinal cord as measured by MRI can serve as a predictive marker for response to repetitive intrathecal triamcinolone acetonide application. Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140022 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:03:47 +0100 3140022 Evaluation of Risk Factor Management of Patients Treated on an Internal Nephrology Ward: a Pilot Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140021&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713734%3Fsrc%3Drss The majority of patients with renal disease need medical interventions. Is there a role for the clinical pharmacist in the nephrology unit? BMC Clinical Pharmacology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140021 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:03:47 +0100 3140021 Discontinuation of Enfuvirtide in Heavily Pretreated HIV-Infected Individuals http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140020&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713577%3Fsrc%3Drss If a patient wants to stop enfuvirtide, what's the next step? HIV Clinical Trials (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140020 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:37:28 +0100 3140020 Evaluation of Molecular Descriptors for Antitumor Drugs With Respect to Noncovalent Binding to DNA and Antiproliferative Activity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138066&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713881%3Fsrc%3Drss Understanding chemical properties of these antineoplastic agents may lead to new drug designs. BMC Pharmacology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138066 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:03:00 +0100 3138066 Hypoglycemia Associated With the Use of Levofloxacin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138065&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713870%3Fsrc%3Drss Read a case report describing an unusual adverse effect associated with levofloxacin. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138065 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:37:23 +0100 3138065 Pregestational Metformin Use and Abortion Rates in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3127523&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714376%3Fsrc%3Drss A commentary on whether pregestational metformin use is associated with a reduction in miscarriage rates in PCOS, published November 2009 in Fertility and Sterility. Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3127523 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:17:07 +0100 3127523 Which Antidepressant Is Right for a Given Patient? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3125317&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714113%3Fsrc%3Drss How does a clinician decide which antidepressant to prescribe? Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3125317 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:35:50 +0100 3125317 Have We ARRIVEd at Initiating Abatacept Right After Anti-TNF Treatment Failure? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3125318&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714092%3Fsrc%3Drss Can patients safely start abatacept therapy immediately after failure with anti-TNF therapy? Medscape Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3125318 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:13:00 +0100 3125318 H1N1 Influenza May Increase Maternal Deaths http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3116584&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714270%3Fsrc%3Drss Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to H1N1 influenza and are at increased risk for severe illness and even death. They should be counseled about the importance of vaccination. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3116584 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:45:41 +0100 3116584 Inhibitory Effect of Essential Oils Obtained From Plants Grown in Colombia on Yellow Fever Virus Replication in vitro http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102875&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708532%3Fsrc%3Drss Could essential oils obtained from Lippia alba, Lippia origanoides, Origanum vulgare, and Artemisia vulgaris have antiviral activity against the yellow fever virus? Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102875 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3102875 Web 2.0 and Pharmacy Education http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102874&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713650%3Fsrc%3Drss Just as the chalkboard and television were once innovative tools in education, today wikis, blogs, and other social media are revolutionizing how we teach and learn. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102874 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3102874 Medications Used in Opioid Maintenance Treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102873&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713594%3Fsrc%3Drss How have sublingual buprenorphine products altered the treatment landscape for opioid dependence? U.S. Pharmacist (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102873 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3102873 Climate Change Abatement Strategies: Which Way Is the Wind Blowing? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3102872&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708623%3Fsrc%3Drss Which strategies will best mitigate greenhouse gas emissions? This is a matter of disagreement among experts and politicians. Environmental Health Perspectives (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3102872 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3102872 Low-Level Viremia in HIV-1 Infection: Consequences and Implications for Switching to a New Regimen http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097896&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713430%3Fsrc%3Drss Keeping a patient on a failing antiretroviral regimen has clear dangers, yet it may sometimes be a logical choice. HIV Clinical Trials (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097896 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3097896 Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Treatment Does Not Increase Cancer Risk in RA Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097895&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713364%3Fsrc%3Drss Despite concerns about long-term inhibition of TNF, the overall risk for cancer was not raised by taking TNF blockers up to 6 years. Arthritis & Rheumatism Research News Alerts (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097895 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3097895 Smoking and Mental Illness: Results From Population Surveys in Australia and the United States http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097894&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713661%3Fsrc%3Drss Strategies that address cigarette smoking in patients with mental illness and mental illness in cigarette smokers are important directions for tobacco control, this research shows. BMC Public Health (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097894 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3097894 Comparative Efficacy of Topical tetraVisc Versus lidocaine Gel in Cataract Surgery http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3053997&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712744%3Fsrc%3Drss Which medicine was most effective for pain control in patients undergoing clear corneal phacoemulsification? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3053997 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3053997 Platelet Compatibility of PLGA, Chitosan and PLGA–Chitosan Nanoparticles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049694&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712340%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the effect of nanoparticles on human platelet function? Can they be used for the delivery of active molecules to the bloodstream? Nanomedicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049694 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:36:20 +0100 3049694 Pharmacotherapy and Surgery Treatment for the Severely Obese Adolescent http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045968&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712764%3Fsrc%3Drss Here is a review of treatment with sibutramine or orlistat, current recommendations for bariatric surgical referral, and advice on postsurgical management for patients in this age group. Journal of Pediatric Health Care (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045968 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3045968 Switching from Enfuvirtide to Raltegravir--Safe and Effective? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045967&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712822%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients enjoy the convenience of taking raltegravir orally, but is it as effective as enfuvitide? AIDS Clinical Care (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045967 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0100 3045967 New Diabetes Screening Score May Be Better Than Existing Tools http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041145&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713116%3Fsrc%3Drss An easy-to-use, self-assessment diabetes screening score seems better than existing methods, but further research is needed in diverse populations. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041145 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0100 3041145 Team-Based Care With a Pharmacist Linked to Better Blood Pressure Control http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3035022&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712893%3Fsrc%3Drss In a randomized controlled trial, patients managed by a physician-pharmacist team had lower BP and were more likely to reach goals for BP control. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3035022 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:43 +0100 3035022 Regulation of Angiogenesis in Malignancies Associated With Epstein-Barr Virus and Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpes Virus http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982625&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711824%3Fsrc%3Drss New treatment modalities that target members of the VEGF family have gained approval for clinical use in cancer. Future Microbiology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982625 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:04:12 +0100 2982625 Oral Appliance Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Update http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982624&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710387%3Fsrc%3Drss This article reviews oral appliances, an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982624 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:04:12 +0100 2982624 Ribavirin Dose Reduction Raises Relapse Rate Dose-Dependently in Genotype 1 Patients With Hepatitis C Responding to Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2b Plus Ribavirin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982626&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F709163%3Fsrc%3Drss This study assessed the impact of ribavirin exposure on virologic relapse in combination therapy with pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) and ribavirin for patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1. Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982626 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:32:55 +0100 2982626 Joint Pain Associated With Aromatase Inhibitors in Patients With Breast Cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982627&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712157%3Fsrc%3Drss In her latest video blog, Dr. Kathy Miller comments on a new study examining the incidence of arthralgia associated with aromatase inhibitor therapy in patients with breast cancer. Medscape Hematology-Oncology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982627 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:09 +0100 2982627 Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982628&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F709976%3Fsrc%3Drss This article provides an overview of acute lung injury and presents the best available evidence for its management. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982628 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2982628 Kidney Function Declines Despite Successful Anti-HIV Therapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982629&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712130%3Fsrc%3Drss Kidney function in HIV-infected patients continues to decline despite otherwise successful antiretroviral therapy, according to a report in the October 23rd AIDS. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982629 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:39 +0100 2982629 Anti-inflammatory Effects of Antibacterials on Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974974&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711630%3Fsrc%3Drss Some antibiotics used to treat lower respiratory tract infections have been shown to exert additional immunomodulatory or anti-inflammatory effects. Respiratory Research (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974974 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:29:09 +0100 2974974 Combivir Added to Nevirapine May Curb HIV Resistance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974975&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711985%3Fsrc%3Drss The addition of a 4- or 7-day course of Combivir (zidovudine/lamivudine) to a single dose of nevirapine -- a regimen commonly used in resource-poor settings to reduce vertical HIV transmission-- can help prevent non-nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase (NNRTI) resistance mutations in the mother and her baby. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974975 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:15:36 +0100 2974975 Radioiodine, Smoking Linked to Eye Disease in Graves' Hyperthyroidism http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974976&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711974%3Fsrc%3Drss Radioiodine therapy and smoking increase the risk of developing thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy in patients with Graves' hyperthyroidism, say researchers from Sweden in the October issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974976 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:34 +0100 2974976 Pharmacy Students' Facebook Activity and Opinions Regarding Accountability and E-Professionalism http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2971485&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710589%3Fsrc%3Drss How does a social networking site reflect pharmacy student professionalism? American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2971485 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2971485 Meningococcal Vaccines: A Neglected Topic in Travel Medicine? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968687&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710606%3Fsrc%3Drss Awareness of the risk for meningococcal disease among travelers is generally poor, even though case fatality rates are high and the disease can be fatal within 24 hours. Expert Review of Vaccines (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968687 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2968687 Sleep Apnea Therapy Shaves Strokes off Golf Score http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2964739&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711820%3Fsrc%3Drss Golfers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lower their scores by treating their OSA with nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP), according to study findings presented this week at the CHEST 2009 meeting in San Diego, California. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2964739 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:58 +0100 2964739 Vitamin D Supplementation and Type 2 Diabetes: A Substudy of a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial in Older People (RECORD trial, ISRCTN 51647438) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2960805&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710067%3Fsrc%3Drss A large study was reviewed for the affect of vitamin D supplement on the development of diabetes in the elderly. Age and Ageing (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2960805 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:57 +0100 2960805 Serum BLyS/BAFF Predicts the Outcome of Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2960807&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F709176%3Fsrc%3Drss This study examined serum levels of BLyS/BAFF in patients with acute hepatitis C (AHC) and sought to correlate them with disease outcome. Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2960807 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:46 +0100 2960807 Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2b (Peg-IFN alpha-2b) Affects Early Virologic Response Dose-Dependently in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 During Treatment With Peg-IFN Alpha-2b Plus Ribavirin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2960806&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F709161%3Fsrc%3Drss This study sought to evaluate how reducing drug doses affects complete early virologic response (c-EVR), defined as hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA negativity at week 12. Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2960806 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:46 +0100 2960806 Peginterferon Alfa-2a (40kDa) and Ribavirin: Comparable Rates of Sustained Virological Response in Sub-sets of Older and Younger HCV Genotype 1 Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940977&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710236%3Fsrc%3Drss As the average age of patients initiating therapy for HCV increases, investigators seek to identify the older patients who are likely to have a treatment response. Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940977 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:59 +0100 2940977 Deficiencies in Immunization Education and Training in Pharmacy Schools: A Call to Action http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940976&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710587%3Fsrc%3Drss Immunization education is part of core curriculum in less than half of pharmacy schools. What are our students lacking and what should be done about it? American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940976 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:59 +0100 2940976 HIV-Infected Persons Continue to Lose Kidney Function Despite Successful Antiretroviral Therapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940975&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710547%3Fsrc%3Drss This study set out to identify risk factors associated with loss of kidney function in HIV-infected persons, and to assess the renal effects of the complex interaction between ART, CD4 cell count, and viral load. AIDS (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940975 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:59 +0100 2940975 Healthcare Reform Has Potential to Improve Pharmacist-Patient Relations: An Expert Interview With Edwin Webb, PharmD, MPH http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940978&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711507%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Webb talks about clinical pharmacists and healthcare reform. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940978 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:22:42 +0100 2940978 Red Yeast Rice and Hyperlipidemia: How Strong Is the Evidence? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2936380&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F711114%3Fsrc%3Drss Is red yeast rice a viable alternative for those with statin-associated myopathy? Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2936380 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:58:48 +0100 2936380 Boosted Protease Inhibitors as a Therapeutic Option in the Treatment of HIV-Infected Children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2906175&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F709946%3Fsrc%3Drss This review provides a guide to the multiple options that boosted PI regimens offer for both treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced children across a range of ages. HIV Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2906175 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:03:48 +0100 2906175 Obama Hits Back at Insurers Over Health Reform http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2906177&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710714%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. President Barack Obama hit back at the health insurance industry on Thursday, accusing it of trying to deceive Americans about healthcare reform and vowing to overhaul the industry in Congress. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2906177 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:07 +0100 2906177 Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Carriers With Persistently Normal Alanine Aminotransferase Levels With Peginterferon Alpha-2a and Ribavirin: A Multicentric Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2906176&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710263%3Fsrc%3Drss This study assessed, in clinical practice, the efficacy and safety of combined antiviral treatment in hepatitis C virus (HCV) carriers with normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. Liver International (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2906176 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2906176 Naltrexone Implants More Effective Than Oral Form http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884078&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710310%3Fsrc%3Drss Naltrexone implants are more effective than oral naltrexone for helping heroin-dependent individuals stay off the drug, a small study in the Archives of General Psychiatry shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884078 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:54:19 +0100 2884078 Sargramostim Might Let Crohn's Patients Stay Healthy Without Steroids http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870209&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F710068%3Fsrc%3Drss Corticosteroid-dependent Crohn's patients who received sargramostim, a recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), were significantly more likely than those given placebo to achieve corticosteroid-free remission, an international research team reports in the October issue of Gut. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870209 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:56:58 +0100 2870209 Quality of Sexual Life and Menopause http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2805597&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708621%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the impact of the physiological, psychological, and psychosocial changes occurring at midlife that may affect women’s quality of sexual life? Women's Health (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2805597 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2805597 Stimulant Treatment in Children and Later Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2805595&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708942%3Fsrc%3Drss A study published in the July 2009 issue of Pediatrics looks at life trajectories of patients treated with stimulants. Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2805595 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:35:21 +0100 2805595 Do Elderly Patients Use Available Drug Management Tools? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2805596&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708926%3Fsrc%3Drss Pharmacists can play an important role in improving medication management in the elderly population. Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2805596 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:12:44 +0100 2805596 The Promise of Nanomedicine for Ocular Disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2802037&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708608%3Fsrc%3Drss Is the eye a suitable organ for the development of novel nanomedicines? Nanomedicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2802037 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:24:37 +0100 2802037 Bronchial Thermoplasty Helps Tough-To-Treat Asthmatics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2802038&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708972%3Fsrc%3Drss Bronchial thermoplasty provides multiple benefits in patients with severe asthma who have failed conventional therapy, according to one-year results of the ongoing Asthma Interventional Research-2 (AIR-2) trial. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2802038 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:55:47 +0100 2802038 Can Pharmacists Improve Drug Prescribing in the Elderly? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2783455&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708521%3Fsrc%3Drss Pharmacist interventions may decrease the overuse and misuse of medications, but the underuse of prescription drugs needs more attention. Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2783455 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:36:00 +0100 2783455 Occupational Exposure to Coffee Dust Can Cause Health Problems http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776176&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708544%3Fsrc%3Drss Workers who handle green coffee are at risk for erythematous and conjunctival symptoms, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness, from exposure to high dust loads, according to a report in the August issue of Chest. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776176 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:32:47 +0100 2776176 High-Dose Fulvestrant Helpful Against Breast Cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776178&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708436%3Fsrc%3Drss For first-line endocrine therapy in advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, double the approved dose of fulvestrant does at least as well as anastrozole, researchers report in the August 24th issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776178 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:20:23 +0100 2776178 Do NSAIDs, Antibiotics, Infection, or Stress Cause IBD Flare-ups? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776177&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708251%3Fsrc%3Drss Numerous plausible triggers for IBD flare-ups have been suggested, but the supporting evidence is scant. Highlights of a recent review article summarize the evidence and present best recommendations. Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776177 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:38:21 +0100 2776177 Naltrexone, Disulfiram Decrease Alcohol Dependence Symptoms in Veterans With PTSD http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2763556&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708427%3Fsrc%3Drss Two studies show that naltrexone and/or disulfiram decreased symptoms of alcohol dependence in psychiatrically stable veterans with PTSD; desipramine may be as effective as paroxetine for acute PTSD. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2763556 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:27:36 +0100 2763556 Fluoroquinolones Linked to Diplopia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759649&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708265%3Fsrc%3Drss New research suggests that fluoroquinolones may cause diplopia in some patients. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759649 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:57:55 +0100 2759649 Having Baby Full of Risks in Pakistani Conflict Zone http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749046&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F708131%3Fsrc%3Drss Insecurity, curfews and a lack of female medics are hindering proper care for thousands of pregnant women caught up in Pakistan's war against the Taliban, according to the head of a leading health aid agency. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749046 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:57:44 +0100 2749046 Sustained RA Remission Can Be Achieved Without Biologic Drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717616&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F707693%3Fsrc%3Drss Up to 15% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were treated with conventional therapy in Dutch and British cohort studies had symptom remission for at least a year, according to a report in the August issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717616 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:19:31 +0100 2717616 U.S. House Democrats Expand Health Insurer Probe http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717614&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F707709%3Fsrc%3Drss Top Democrats on the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee are questioning dozens of health insurance companies about executive compensation and other practices. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717614 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:19:31 +0100 2717614 Recession Easing for U.S. Hospitals, Study Finds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717615&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F707695%3Fsrc%3Drss The recession appears to be easing for U.S. hospitals, although close to a third of hospitals remain in the red, according to a study published on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717615 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:19:30 +0100 2717615 ADHD Stimulant Raises Heart Rate and BP in Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700921&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F707419%3Fsrc%3Drss In adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), high-dose extended-release methylphenidate raises heart rate and blood pressure, say researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700921 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:57:37 +0100 2700921 Can Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Increase Mortality in Patients With Cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693275&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F706721%3Fsrc%3Drss Commentary on a study on the effect of erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs on mortality in patients with cancer, published May 2009 in The Lancet. Medscape General Surgery (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693275 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:40:57 +0100 2693275 Nerve Growth Factor May Stop Progression of Glaucoma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672722&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F706913%3Fsrc%3Drss Treatment of patients with eyedrops containing nerve growth factor for advanced glaucoma "improved all parameters of visual function," results of a pilot study indicate. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672722 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:01:53 +0100 2672722 Escitalopram and Sertraline Are More Efficacious and Acceptable Than Ten Other New-Generation Antidepressants http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2665130&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F705880%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2665130 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:20:43 +0100 2665130 Predicting Response to Cetuximab Via Circulating Tumor Cells in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2665131&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F706545%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Maurie Markman comments on a study published in Clinical Cancer Research demonstrating the use of KRAS in circulating tumor cells to predict response to cetuximab in patients with mCRC. Medscape Genomic Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2665131 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:59:42 +0100 2665131 U.S. House Democratic Leader: Health Talks Continue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2627977&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F706287%3Fsrc%3Drss House of Representatives Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said Tuesday party leaders were "continuing to talk" about improvements to the healthcare bill working its way through three committees, and he was "optimistic" it will move ahead. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2627977 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:43:07 +0100 2627977 White House Stands by August Goal for Healthcare http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623265&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F706205%3Fsrc%3Drss The White House budget director on Sunday accused opponents in Congress of trying to kill off plans to overhaul U.S. healthcare but predicted each house would pass a bill in the next two to three weeks. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623265 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:57:28 +0100 2623265 Bacterial Vaginosis Treatments Vary in Efficacy, Adverse Effects http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2612407&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F706077%3Fsrc%3Drss Clindamycin preparations, oral metronidazole, and oral and intravaginal lactobacillus were effective for bacterial vaginosis, but hydrogen peroxide douche and triple sulfonamide cream were not. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2612407 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:13:04 +0100 2612407 SIDP-ACCP PRN Joint Opinion Paper - Recommendations for Training and Certification for Pharmacists Practicing, Mentoring, and Educating in Infectious Diseases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607566&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F590279%3Fsrc%3Drss What does the future hold for the infectious disease pharmacist? Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607566 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2607566 Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Sepsis and Septic Shock http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603810&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F705434%3Fsrc%3Drss In this video blog, Dr. Andy Shorr addresses the risks and benefits and influence of dose and duration of corticosteroids in the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603810 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:35:30 +0100 2603810 Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Exposure Alters Ex Vivo Function of B Lymphocytes Isolated From Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients Receiving Zidovudine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589706&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F590277%3Fsrc%3Drss Functional status of peripheral B-lymphocytes following treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in patients with HIV infection: What is the impact on host defense? Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589706 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:09:05 +0100 2589706 For Pricey Arthritis Drugs, Part D Plans Shift Costs to Patients and Medicare http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589707&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F705642%3Fsrc%3Drss When Medicare patients with rheumatoid arthritis require biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), Part D prescription drug plans will generally shift most costs onto the beneficiary or Medicare. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589707 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:24:59 +0100 2589707 Obama Nominates Francis Collins to Lead NIH http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585839&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F705651%3Fsrc%3Drss The former director of the National Human Genome Research Institute would bring rich scientific and administrative experience to the National Institutes of Health, experts say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585839 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:31:10 +0100 2585839 Ketamine May Be Useful for Intubation in Critically Ill Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578150&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F705503%3Fsrc%3Drss A randomized controlled, single-blind trial shows that ketamine is a safe, valuable alternative to conventional etomidate to use as a sedative during intubation in critically ill patients. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578150 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:31:45 +0100 2578150 ASCO 2009: Expert Video Perspective on Multiple Myeloma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2551092&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704967%3Fsrc%3Drss In this video highlight, Dr. Sagar Lonial shares his thoughts on the latest advances in multiple myeloma research from the 2009 ASCO annual meeting. Medscape Hematology-Oncology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2551092 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:30:34 +0100 2551092 ASCO 2009: Expert Video Perspectives on Renal Cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2551093&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704964%3Fsrc%3Drss In this video editorial, Dr. Timothy M. Kuzel shares his thoughts on the latest advances in renal cancer treatments presented at the 2009 ASCO annual meeting. Medscape Hematology-Oncology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2551093 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:21:07 +0100 2551093 Exercise, Weight Gain, and Menopause http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2551094&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704909%3Fsrc%3Drss Does exercise attenuate or prevent the weight gain that occurs during peri- and postmenopause? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2551094 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:42:41 +0100 2551094 Matrixx Starts Recall of Zicam Nasal Products http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2515983&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704856%3Fsrc%3Drss Matrixx Initiatives has started to notify U.S. customers of its recall of nasal versions of its Zicam cold remedy, after receiving 130 reports of anosmia associated with the product. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2515983 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:00:23 +0100 2515983 Certolizumab Pegol Add-On Effective in Refractory RA: Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489058&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704771%3Fsrc%3Drss n patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) refractory to methotrexate, addition of certolizumab pegol significantly improved symptoms, inhibited radiographic progression of joint damage, and increased physical function and health-related quality of life. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489058 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:25:53 +0100 2489058 Hospital Group Sees Self-Pay Patients Down 10 Percent http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489057&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704782%3Fsrc%3Drss Self-paying customers at Britain's biggest private hospital operator are down by about 10 percent from the start of the year, hit by the credit crunch, a company executive said. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489057 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:58:23 +0100 2489057 Drug Deals Cost US Consumers $3.5 Bln a Year: FTC http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489055&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704804%3Fsrc%3Drss Consumers, insurance companies and the federal government spend an extra $3.5 billion for prescription drugs every year because brand-name companies pay generic producers to stay out of the market. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489055 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:58:23 +0100 2489055 Temozolomide Plus Cisplatin Promising in Relapsed/refractory Leukemia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489054&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704824%3Fsrc%3Drss In a study of heavily pretreated patients with relapsed and refractory acute leukemia, the combination of temozolomide and cisplatin showed significant antileukemic activity and was well tolerated. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489054 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:58:23 +0100 2489054 ENDO 2009: Serum Thyrotropin Concentrations Lowest With Fasting Levothyroxine Administration http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489056&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704790%3Fsrc%3Drss Levothyroxine absorption is strongly affected by food intake; consistent preprandial or postprandial administration is recommended for patients with hypothyroidism or thyroid cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489056 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:08:48 +0100 2489056 Channeling Florence Nightingale to Promote Patient Safety http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489059&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704561%3Fsrc%3Drss A seasoned nurse and expert on medication safety offers tips and insights to help prevent drug errors. Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489059 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:50:41 +0100 2489059 Efavirenz More Effective Than Nevirapine in HIV-Infected Also Taking Rifampin for TB http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489061&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704715%3Fsrc%3Drss In HIV-infected patients, the anti-TB medication rifampin use limits the effective concentrations of nevirapine more than efavirenz, suggesting that efavirenz is a better choice of non-nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor in such patients. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489061 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:20:25 +0100 2489061 Safety of Neuraminidase Inhibitors to Treat H1N1 Influenza During Pregnancy Reviewed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489060&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704737%3Fsrc%3Drss The use of oseltamivir is preferred vs zanamivir for the treatment of H1N1 influenza during pregnancy because more safety data are available. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489060 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:25 +0100 2489060 Levetiracetam Promising for Refractory Status Epilepticus http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2479552&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704414%3Fsrc%3Drss Intravenous levetiracetam appears to be a promising alternative therapy for refractory status epilepticus, German researchers report in the June issue of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2479552 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:08:02 +0100 2479552 Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine May Be Effective in Women 24 to 45 Years Old http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2479551&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704437%3Fsrc%3Drss In a randomized trial, the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine was efficacious in women aged 24 to 45 years who were not infected with the relevant types at enrollment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2479551 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:28:24 +0100 2479551 Researchers Uncover How Nanoparticles May Damage Lungs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477041&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704361%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers in China appear to have discovered how a class of nanoparticles used for drug delivery may cause lung damage. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477041 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:23:00 +0100 2477041 Adalimumab Shows Long-Term Efficacy in Psoriatic Arthritis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470467&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F704147%3Fsrc%3Drss The clinical and radiographic efficacy of adalimumab shown in short-term treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis is sustained over a number of years, researchers report in the May issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470467 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:28:21 +0100 2470467 Maraviroc in Patients With "3-Class Failure" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2465256&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703617%3Fsrc%3Drss A new CC chemokine receptor 5 antagonist joins the HIV armamentarium, but how well does it perform in patients with multiple previous failed antiretroviral regimens? Medscape HIV/AIDS (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2465256 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:38:41 +0100 2465256 Treatment-Resistant HCV Patients Respond to Protease Inhibitor-Based Therapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2459855&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703947%3Fsrc%3Drss The investigational protease inhibitor telaprevir (Tibotec and Vertex Pharmaceuticals), added to standard treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, produced a sustained virologic response in more than half of patients with treatment-refractory disease, late-breaking clinical trial results show. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2459855 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:20:50 +0100 2459855 Long-Term Study Shows Laser Surface Ablation for Myopia Is Safe in Thin Corneas http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2459856&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703932%3Fsrc%3Drss Long-term follow-up indicates that excimer laser surface ablation is a safe and effective treatment for myopia in patients with thin central cornea thickness, Spanish researchers report in the May issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2459856 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:20:49 +0100 2459856 Should Anemia Be Treated in Hospitalized Older Adults? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2459854&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703667%3Fsrc%3Drss Many nursing home residents seem to have anemia. What factors should I consider in deciding whether to treat anemia in these patients? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2459854 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:26:07 +0100 2459854 Some Breast Cancers May Respond to Losartan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2449328&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703704%3Fsrc%3Drss New research reveals that certain breast cancers that are ER-positive and ERBB2-negative overexpress AGTR1 and, therefore, may respond to treatment with AGTR1 antagonists, such as losartan. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2449328 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:59:50 +0100 2449328 New Formula Promises More Accurate Estimation of Kidney Function http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2443860&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703213%3Fsrc%3Drss A study published in the May 5, 2009, issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at a new formula to estimate glomerular filtration rate. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2443860 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:49:46 +0100 2443860 T670X KIT Mutations in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Making Sense of Missense http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2437732&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F589273%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients who become resistant to imatinib treatment often develop secondary mutations. Study authors sought to determine why threonine is always replaced by isoleucine. Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2437732 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:16:30 +0100 2437732 Data Sparse on Safety of Biologic Therapy for Rheumatic Disease During Pregnancy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2437735&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703327%3Fsrc%3Drss A review of the literature on the safety of the biologic agents for the treatment of rheumatic diseases during pregnancy indicates that one class seems to confer little risk, but for others there are insufficient data to reach conclusions. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2437735 Wed, 27 May 2009 21:22:17 +0100 2437735 Creutzfeldt-Jakob on the Decline in the United Kingdom, Study Suggests http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2437733&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703428%3Fsrc%3Drss Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2437733 Wed, 27 May 2009 20:18:05 +0100 2437733 Can Insulin Be Delivered via Pneumatic Tube Systems? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2437734&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703168%3Fsrc%3Drss Will the activity of insulin be altered by the shaking from pneumatic tube delivery? Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2437734 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:46:21 +0100 2437734 The Circadian Clock: Good Rhythm May Play a Role in Type 2 Diabetes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434313&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703197%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Ryan Tewhey discusses 3 recent papers that demonstrate an association between a melatonin receptor variant and fasting blood glucose levels. Medscape Genomic Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434313 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:16:31 +0100 2434313 The Genomics of Metastasis: Commandeering Host Immune Cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434314&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703200%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Ali Torkamani discusses a recent paper that demonstrated the unique role of immune cells in tumor metastasis. Medscape Genomic Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434314 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:46:33 +0100 2434314 Antenatal Betamethasone Suppresses Newborns' Stress Response http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434315&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703237%3Fsrc%3Drss A single course of antenatal betamethasone in pregnant women at risk for preterm delivery alters stress physiology in the healthy term or near-term newborn, according to results of a study reported in the May issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434315 Tue, 26 May 2009 19:26:02 +0100 2434315 Statins May Reduce Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Diabetics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434319&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703207%3Fsrc%3Drss Statin use appears to significantly lower the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with diabetes, investigators from Texas report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434319 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:09:33 +0100 2434319 U.S. Directs $1 Billion for New Swine Flu Vaccine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434317&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703230%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. government said on Friday it is setting aside The U.S. government said on Friday it is setting aside $1 billion to help companies develop a vaccine against the new strain of H1N1 influenza that is sweeping the world. billion to help companies develop a vaccine against the new strain of H1N1 influenza that is sweeping the world. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434317 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:09:33 +0100 2434317 Colonoscopic Polypectomy Safe in Anticoagulated Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434318&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703228%3Fsrc%3Drss Polyps up to 1 cm in size can be removed by colonoscopy from patients on anticoagulant therapy with an acceptable bleeding rate, according to a report in the April 28th issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434318 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:09:32 +0100 2434318 Two Risk Factors Predict Relapse of Bullous Pemphigoid http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2434316&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703234%3Fsrc%3Drss A high-titer ELISA score for an autoantibody associated with bullous pemphigoid and a positive direct immunofluorescence microscopy finding are both good predictors for relapse of bullous pemphigoid in patients who are in clinical remission. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2434316 Tue, 26 May 2009 18:09:32 +0100 2434316 Stereotactic Body Radiation Slows Lung Cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2429442&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703154%3Fsrc%3Drss Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) appears to be highly effective for treating certain patients with non-small-cell lung cancer, providing a 3-year local tumor control rate of 90% or higher with minor toxicity, Scandinavian researchers report in a May 4th online edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2429442 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:57:19 +0100 2429442 ALT Level Increase Common During HCV Therapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2429441&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703153%3Fsrc%3Drss Elevations in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels late in the course of antiviral therapy of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA-negative patients are not unusual and may be associated with virological relapse in some cases, Italian researchers report in the May issue of Hepatology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2429441 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:57:17 +0100 2429441 Swine Flu Less Severe for Over-50s? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2425067&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F703120%3Fsrc%3Drss Exposure to a pre-1957 flu may protect against H1N1 swine flu. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2425067 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:17:28 +0100 2425067 Paracervical and Intracervical Lidocaine Give Equivalent Analgesia for D & C http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2418806&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702908%3Fsrc%3Drss For women undergoing suction curettage, paracervical and intracervical injections of lidocaine provide equivalent analgesia, according to a report in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2418806 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:58:13 +0100 2418806 New Retinal Treatments May Reduce Number of Anti-VEGF Injections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2418805&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702921%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. David Brown previews the next generation of treatments for macular degeneration in this video editorial. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2418805 Mon, 18 May 2009 13:31:14 +0100 2418805 The Effect of Intravenous Esomeprazole on Recurrent Peptic Ulcer Bleeding http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2400234&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702491%3Fsrc%3Drss Rick Kulkarni, MD, discusses the use of proton-pump inhibitors in the management of peptic ulcer bleeding. Medscape (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2400234 Fri, 08 May 2009 20:44:59 +0100 2400234 Antiplatelet Drugs Don't Increase Risk in Intracerebral Hemorrhage http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2391763&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702366%3Fsrc%3Drss The use of antiplatelet medications at intracerebral hemorrhage onset has no association with increased hemorrhage, enlargement of the area of hemorrhage or on outcome, researchers report in the April 21st issue of Neurology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2391763 Wed, 06 May 2009 16:28:16 +0100 2391763 Housing Program for Sick, Homeless Adults Reduces Hospital Visits http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2391762&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702369%3Fsrc%3Drss Providing housing and case management to chronically ill, long-term homeless adults reduces hospitalizations and emergency department visits, according to prospective research conducted in Chicago and reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association for May 6. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2391762 Wed, 06 May 2009 16:28:16 +0100 2391762 New H1N1 Influenza Cases May Rise in Southern Hemisphere http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2391761&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702387%3Fsrc%3Drss The new H1N1 influenza virus is expected to surge in coming months in the southern hemisphere when the winter season begins, health experts said, calling for continued vigilance even if the virus appears to be mild. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2391761 Tue, 05 May 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2391761 CDC Offers Theories on Disparities in Swine Flu Severity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2370974&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F702055%3Fsrc%3Drss The acting director of the CDC offered a handful of theories in a press conference today about why the swine influenza outbreak has produced fatalities in Mexico, but not so far in the United States or elsewhere. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2370974 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:17:10 +0100 2370974 Patients With Less Dialysis Knowledge May Be Less Likely to Use Permanent Arteriovenous Access http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2360188&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701875%3Fsrc%3Drss In a prospective cohort study, patients with less dialysis knowledge were less likely to use an arteriovenous fistula or graft for access at initiation and after starting hemodialysis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2360188 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:11:39 +0100 2360188 Tools for Pharmacology Education on Display http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2360189&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701715%3Fsrc%3Drss Pharmacology is one of the toughest content areas for healthcare professionals to master. The blog Pharmamotion offers help. Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2360189 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:24:54 +0100 2360189 Who Is a Candidate for the New Intravenous Bisphosphonates? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2360192&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701834%3Fsrc%3Drss Find out whether any of your patients with osteoporosis would do better on these new formulations. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2360192 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2360192 Should Total Parenteral Nutrition Be Started and Stopped Gradually? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2360191&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701776%3Fsrc%3Drss Concerns about a patient's glucose levels have generated some confusion over infusion rate practices. Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2360191 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2360191 Considering Pulmonary Embolism in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2360190&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701595%3Fsrc%3Drss In this video blog, Dr. Andrew Shorr discusses a study from Chest which reveals that 1 in 4 patients with an acute exacerbation of COPD may have pulmonary embolism. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2360190 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:22:54 +0100 2360190 Carotid Stenosis -- Treating Asymptomatic Patients, Plaques, and Statins: From the 35th Annual VeithSymposium http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2360193&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F590312%3Fsrc%3Drss A detailed review of the important studies in carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting from the 35th annual VeithSymposium. Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2360193 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:09:05 +0100 2360193 Who’s Watching the Watchman? FDA Advisory Panel Reviews LAA Closure Device Tomorrow http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357744&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701780%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA wants the advisory panel to consider "several confounding issues" related to the pivotal premarket approval study, among them the type of AF patient included in the trial and the generalizability of those findings to real-world settings. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357744 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2357744 Salvage Therapy With Bevacizumab Slows Progression of High-Grade Glioma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354837&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701614%3Fsrc%3Drss The antiangiogenic agent bevacizumab (Avastin) appears to slow the progression of recurrent alkylator-refractory 1p19q codeleted anaplastic oligodendroglioma, according to a retrospective study published in the April 15 issue of Cancer. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354837 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2354837 Refractory Depression May Respond to Olanzapine-Fluoxetine Combination http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2354836&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F701626%3Fsrc%3Drss An analysis of five clinical trials of treatment-resistant depression indicates that olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination (OFC) are more effective than either agent alone. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2354836 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2354836 Underuse of Antidepressants May Contribute to Suicides in Elderly People http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2333072&cid=s_32559_13_f&fid=32559&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F591156%3Fsrc%3Drss The results of a postmortem study indicate that elderly people who commit suicide usually do not have antidepressant medications in their systems at the time of death. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines) Medscape Pharmacist Headlines info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2333072 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:23:36 +0100 2333072