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Tuesday April 15, 2008

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Fewer Medical Journal Articles Planted by Phantom Authors

BALTIMORE -- The day of using skilled writers with dubious agendas to secretly turn out journal articles for ostensibly independent researchers may be largely past, according to insiders. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/ClinicalTrials/tb/9084

Survey Is This a Job for Congress?

Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, are in the midst of a months-long investigation of the way Merck and Schering-Plough have handled the ENHANCE data. Vote

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AAN: Role of Mirror Neurons Highlights 2008 Meeting

CHICAGO -- In this exclusive video report, Stephen M. Sergay, M.B., B.Ch., president of the American Academy of Neurology, talks with MedPage Today about mirror neurons, a peripheral nerve disorder in pork plant workers, and other highlights of this year’s annual meeting. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AANMeeting/tb/9110

Computer Model Suggests CT Tops Colonoscopy for Cancer Screening

ROME -- For colon cancer screening, computed tomography outperforms colonoscopy with or without ultrasonography because of the added benefit of detecting extracolonic lesions, results of a computerized model suggest. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ColonCancer/tb/9114

DASH Blood Pressure Diet Also Cuts Women’s Risk of Coronary Disease and Stroke

BOSTON -- Although the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has not been widely accepted, middle-age women who embrace it, or a close approximation, are rewarded with a lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/9113

Estrogen Has Puzzling Link with AMD Risk

BOSTON -- Exposure to estrogen appears to play a somewhat contradictory role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers here said. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Ophthalmology/GeneralOphthalmology/tb/9106

Antioxidant Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Progression

BOSTON -- For patients with Parkinson’s disease, progression may be directly linked to blood levels of the antioxidant urate, researchers found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/ParkinsonsDisease/tb/9089

Early Screening for Amblyopia Improves Results

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Screening infants and toddlers for amblyopia yields better treatment outcomes than waiting until they are in the pre-school years, researchers said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Ophthalmology/GeneralOphthalmology/tb/9109

Congressional Revelations Document Pre-Release Intrigues on ENHANCE

UPDATED WASHINGTON -- Documents released here have indicated that Merck and Schering-Plough seriously considered changing the endpoints of the ENHANCE trial on ezetimibe/simvastatin (Vytorin) and, failing that, to cover up the attempt. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/CoronaryArteryDisease/tb/9093

AACR: Potential Markers of Response to Antiangiogenic Therapy Identified

SAN DIEGO -- The effectiveness of antiangiogenic cancer therapy may be keyed to specific patterns of circulating endothelial progenitor cells that are stimulated by the treatment, according to findings reported here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AACRMeeting/tb/9107

AACR: Breast Cancer Vaccine Hints at Mortality Reduction in Recurrent HER2-Positives

SAN DIEGO -- For women with recurrent HER2-overexpression breast cancer, an investigational peptide vaccine tended to reduce mortality although there was no impact on disease reappearance, according to data reported here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AACRMeeting/tb/9101

CME SPOTLIGHT

Heart Failure: From Emergency Department to Discharge
Join Drs. Frank Michota and Charles Emerman, as they provide the evidence-based science to support physicians in making critical decisions about appropriate ADHF management. This interactive CME activity will review effective diagnosis and treatment strategies in the ED, during admission, and after discharge to prevent rehospitalizations and improve patient healthcare outcomes.
Source: Med-IQ [more]

Controversies and Consensus in the Management of HIV: Interactive Debates
Are NNRTI- or PI-based regimens the best choice for initial ARV therapy? If a patient is failing therapy, when should you switch? Do treatment experienced patients require 2 or 3 active ARV agents? Join us for thoughtful debates and lively discussion led by a panel of HIV experts.
Source: AdvancMed [more]

Emerging Patient Challenges in COPD: Interactive Case Simulator
Designed for primary care clinicians. This case-based CME activity provides a virtual learning experience, allowing participants to order diagnostic tests, prescribe drugs, diagnose and develop new treatment strategies; simulating clinical practice.
Source: CASIVUS [more]

Emerging Trends in the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Drs. Michael B. Atkins, Bernard J. Escudier, and Gary R. Hudes lead this CME activity which examines current and evolving standards of care for the treatment of early stage and advanced renal cell carcinoma; best practices for optimal patient outcomes are also covered.
Source: The Physicians Academy For Clinical and Management Excellence [more]

Free CME Mood Disorders Certificate Program - Earn up to 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Chaired by Dwight L. Evans, MD, this online curriculum on depression and bipolar disorder presents research findings (including STAR*D and STEP-BD trials), information on current and emerging treatment options, expert insights, and more.
Source: Projects In Knowledge [more]

Evolution in the Use of Boosted PIs as First-line Therapy: Factors to Consider
Drs Graeme Moyle and Sharon Walmsley review studies that compare efficacy, safety, and metabolic parameters of PIs in head-to-head trials along with emerging data on drug-drug interactions and insulin resistance.
Source: AdvancMed [more]

Insight Into Depression Interactive Case Study: Symptoms of Depression in a Middle-aged Patient with Type 2 Diabetes: Confirming the Diagnosis
Designed for primary care physicians, this activity will improve the care of patients affected by major depressive disorders. Incorporates the principles of current practice guidelines and best available clinical management resources into individual practices.
Source: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine [more]

Novel Insights Into Cardiometabolic Disease
Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of both cardiovascular and renal disease in patients with diabetes. The following certified webcast offers cardiometabolic disease management strategies that can be applied across diverse patient populations.
Source: SciMed New York [more]

Excessive Sleepiness: A Neglected Area of Risk?
Learn to recognize excessive sleepiness and manage its consequences in this neuroscienceCME webcast. Filmed at worldsleep07 in Cairns, Australia, this presentation features the world's leading sleep specialists and offers multidisciplinary credit.
Source: CME Outfitters [more]

RESOURCES

Frequently painful. Potentially severe. Learn why your patients may be at risk.
Zoster: How Many of your patients are at risk? Source: Merck [more]

Preventive migraine therapy with a proven safety profile
Looking for a different treatment option for migraine patients? Consider the #1 medication prescribed by neurologists for migraine prevention1. Click to learn more about a treatment option with a proven safety profile. 1.IMS Health January 2008 . Source: Ortho-McNeil Neurologics [more]

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Pfizer medicines have a new home on the Web. Visit PfizerPro.com for information on more than 150 Pfizer products. Convenient access to full prescribing information, scientific literature, professional resources, patient education material, and more. Source: Pfizer [more]

Explore the Possibilities in Type 2 Diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes studies: Understand mechanism of action for a different treatment option. Learn more today. Source: Merck [more]

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APSS: Risks of Insomnia Persist, Even Among People Who Sleep Well

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SABCS: Benefits of Screening Mammography Extend Past Age 70

IASLC Meeting

IASLC: Menopause May Bring Better Lung Cancer Survival

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ACG: Infliximab (Remicade) Reduces Colectomy Risk in Ulcerative Colitis

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