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How Tainted Heparin Slipped Through U.S. Safety Net

BOSTON -- Researchers here revealed today how the adulterated heparin from China evaded detection at the U.S. border and how it killed scores of patients. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Nephrology/ESRD/tb/9235

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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Physician Self-Referring Linked to Spike in Imaging Usage

WASHINGTON -- Physician self-referral for CT, MRI, and PET scans accounts for much of the large recent increase in overall usage of these technologies in California, said a researcher here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Radiology/DiagnosticRadiology/tb/9240

Colonoscopy Proficiency Requires 150 Procedures Minimum

SEOUL, South Korea -- Competency at diagnostic and screening colonoscopy may require more practice than some programs provide for GI fellows in training, researchers said. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ColonCancer/tb/9239

Wealth and Income Provide Buffer against Stroke

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands -- Money might not buy love, but it can protect some people against stroke, investigators found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Geriatrics/Strokes/tb/9238

Cefixime (Suprax) Tablets for Gonorrhea Are Back
ATLANTA -- Cefixime (Suprax) in 400-mg tablets for treatment of gonorrhea is again available in the United States after a nearly six-year hiatus, the CDC disclosed today. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/Prescriptions/tb/9237

Simple Survey Can Identify Obstructive Apnea Preoperatively

TORONTO -- Undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea can be revealed preoperatively by a simple eight-item history, according to investigators here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Surgery/Anesthesiology/tb/9234

Skin Contact With Mothers Palliates Preemies’ Pain

MONTREAL -- Skin-to-skin comforting by the mother -- the so-called kangaroo position -- appears to soothe the pain of the tiniest preterm infants when blood is drawn from their heels, researchers here found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/tb/9233

FDA Clears Latex-Free Natural Rubber Glove
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Thin rubber medical gloves lacking the proteins responsible for latex allergy have been cleared by the FDA, but they won’t be marketed as hypoallergenic. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/GeneralInfectiousDisease/tb/9232

Off-Hours Hospital Arrival Does Not Increase Deaths After MI

BOSTON -- Arriving at the hospital at night or on the weekend with an acute myocardial infarction led to a substandard level of care but no greater risk of dying, researchers here found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/MyocardialInfarction/tb/9231

FDA Okays Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse) for Adults with ADHD
PHILADELPHIA -- The FDA has approved lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to an announcement from drug maker Shire, plc. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/Prescriptions/tb/9230

Some Causes of Congenital Hypothyroidism Pinned to Gene Mutations

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands -- There seems to be a good genetic reason why neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism isn’t foolproof. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Thyroid/tb/9228

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]

Impact of ADHD and Its Treatment on Substance Abuse
Join Dr. Timothy Wilens in an in-depth CME activity as he discusses emerging data on the impact of ADHD and its treatment on substance use disorder, especially as related to adolescents and adults.
Source: The Physicians Academy For Clinical and Management Excellence [more]

Depressive Symptoms in an Elderly Patient: Sorting Out the Alternatives
The following certified educational series is designed to help primary care clinicians recognize the signs and symptoms of major depressive disorders. The participant will review evidence-based management strategies for elderly patients with major depressive disorders and medical co- morbidities.
Source: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine [more]

Bridging Cultural Differences to Improve HBV Treatment in Asian and Other Diverse Communities
This CME/CE program features state-of-the-science information on hepatitis B virus (HBV) disease burden, HBV replication and transmission, screening for HBV, treatment options and management of HBV.
Source: Projects In Knowledge [more]

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Translating Clinical Practice and Management Into Quality Outcomes
Join Dr. Amin for an innovative and in-depth CME-certified Activity on community acquired pneumonia and translating clinical practice and management into quality outcomes.
Source: CME Enterprise [more]

The Evolution and Role of Incretin-Based Therapeutics.
This activity reviews the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, the mechanisms by which incretin hormones affect glucose homeostasis, and the role of incretin-based therapeutics in the management of type 2 diabetes.
Source: SciMed New York [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]

JOURNAL DOWNLOADS

Efficacy Data for CTCL Published in JCO
Efficacy Data for CTCL Published in JCO. Source: Merck. [more]

First-line SUTENT® data recently published in NEJM
Read first-line SUTENT data in the New England Journal of Medicine. Get it at SUTENThcp.com Source: Pfizer [more]

RESOURCES

Review safety, efficacy and PIs for Pfizer oncology medicines; search clinical trials, review pipeline, and more
Visit PfizerOncology.com to access the latest reprints, slides, and other resources, organized by tumor type; efficacy, safety, and dosing for Pfizer oncology drugs; current oncology news; clinical trials suitable for your patients; and more. Source: Pfizer [more]

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

Access information on more than 150 Pfizer products at PfizerPro.com
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]

Find comprehensive, up-to-date information about clinical trials in oncology with TrialTrove™
Visit www.rocheexchange.com to access TrialTrove™, a real-time global oncology clinical trials database. For your convenience, each trial summary describes the study design, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and where the research is being conducted. Source: Roche [more]

Learn how Starlix® helps control mealtime glucose surges in patients with Type 2 Diabetes
View this e-learning for the latest information on Starlix and order valuable resources including samples and patient education materials. Source: Novartis [more]

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ASE Meeting

ASE: Nurses Can Do Stress Echocardiograms Safely

ASE: Vascular Ultrasound Finds Unsuspected Arterial Plaque

EASD Meeting

EASD: Insulin Detemir (Levemir) Provides Good Control Long Term

ASCO Breast Meeting

ASCO Breast: Lymphedema Diagnosis Should Take Patient Perception into Account

AGS Meeting

AGS: Protocol-Driven Team Care Improves Health of Low-Income Elderly

AGS: Improper Antihistamine Use Common in Older Adults

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