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FDA Advisers Find LASIK Safe But Oversold
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is safe and well accepted, an FDA advisory panel concluded today. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Dermatology/LaserSurgery/tb/9250

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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Pediatricians Should Screen Moms for Domestic Violence

BALTIMORE -- Screening for domestic abuse in a pediatric practice can uncover cases that otherwise might not come to light, researchers here said. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DomesticViolence/tb/9251

Graphical Medical Language Aims to Reduce Prescription Errors

PARIS -- Much as the skull and crossbones is an unmistakable symbol for poison, a language of graphical icons and pictograms to simplify pharmaceutical indications and interactions might help reduce prescription errors, according to a team here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/PracticeManagement/tb/9246

ELCC: Sorafenib (Nexavar) Fails to Boost NSCLC Survival

GENEVA -- An oral multiple kinase inhibitor that helps patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and advanced renal cell carcinoma was stopped cold by unresectable stage IIIB-IV non-small-cell lung cancer. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/LungCancer/tb/9248

Guidelines Suggested for Direct-to- Consumer Gene Tests
BETHESDA, Md. -- The American College of Medical Genetics has issued a four-point set of "minimum requirements" for genetic testing aimed at consumers, a growing field. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Genetics/GeneticTesting/tb/9245

ASA: Laparoscopic Surgery Gets Good Grades for Pancreatectomy

NEW YORK -- For patients with cancer confined to the pancreatic body or tail, laparoscopic left pancreatectomy leads to less morbidity, lower complication rates, and shorter hospitalization, according to data reported here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Gastroenterology/PancreaticDiseases/tb/9242

FDA Okays Methylnaltrexone Bromide (Relistor) for Opioid-Induced Constipation
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The FDA has approved methylnaltrexone bromide (Relistor) injection for treatment of opioid-induced constipation, a common condition among patients on continuous medication for pain relief in late-stage illness. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/Prescriptions/tb/9244

ELCC: Immunotherapy for NSCLC Well-Tolerated

GENEVA -- An immune-boosting treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer patients with completely resected stage IB or II disease is safe and well tolerated, researchers said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pulmonary/LungCancer/tb/9220

Clinical Signs Match Lab Tests as Guidelines for HIV Treatment Decisions

LONDON -- Clinical monitoring of HIV patients in developing countries for drug failure is almost as effective as the high-tech methods used in the developed world, researchers here said. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HIVAIDS/HIVAIDS/tb/9241

CME SPOTLIGHT

Epidemiology and Clinical Significance of Antibiotic Resistance
Epidemiology and Clinical Significance of MRSA Infections. Review the complexity, incidence and treatment of MRSA, and discuss treatment of a patient with MRSA endocarditis in a case vignette.
Source: CME Enterprise [more]

The Quest for Erythropoiesis: A Preoperative Red Blood Cell Production
This Web activity, featuring experts in the field of blood management, provides a data-driven approach to the preoperative management of anemia in patients undergoing elective surgery.
Source: AdvancMed [more]

Hepatitis C: From Scientific Foundations to New Vistas in Treatment
This webcast explores what is known about the HCV life cycle, host immune response to HCV, and nonresponse to treatment, and provides updates on the latest STAT-C agents and other novel HCV treatments.
Source: Projects In Knowledge [more]

Optimizing the Care of Patients with Allergic Rhinitis: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
Approximately 20 to 40 million people in the US suffer from allergic rhinitis (AR). Many patients however, are undiagnosed. This CME/CE newsletter provides several tools to help simplify the diagnosis and treatment of AR.
Source: Med-IQ [more]

neuroscienceCME Journal Club
Trouble keeping up with the latest findings from the clinical literature? neuroscienceCME Journal Club can help. Hear leading authors talk about just-published articles, and then answer your questions. Hosted by Thomas Roth, PhD.
Source: CME Outfitters [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]

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]

JOURNAL DOWNLOADS

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

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]

Take a closer look at all 3 major lipids and cardiovascular risk. HDL, LDL and TG levels may be independently associated with cardiovascular risk.
Visit www.totallipids.com, a new source of information for health care professionals, about dyslipidemia, all 3 lipids, and cardiovascular risk. Source: Merck [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

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

AGS: Improper Antihistamine Use Common in Older Adults

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