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Nondiabetic Maternal Hyperglycemia May Pose Perinatal Risk

CHICAGO -- The risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes rises in a continuum along with elevated but sub-diabetic gestational blood glucose levels, according to data on more than 25,000 women in nine countries. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/Pregnancy/tb/9382

http://broadcaster.medpagetoday.com/t?r=2&c=1673&l=15&ctl=AE5B:9838B2B174207BC40097901A47366A37

APA: PTSD May Be Major Combat Scar of Iraq Vets

WASHINGTON -- Some 1.6 million men and women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan -- and 300,000 of them are likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder, said researchers captured in an exclusive video at the American Psychiatric Association meeting. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/APA/tb/9368

Hormone Linked to Food Appeal and Eating

MONTREAL -- A hormone that drives the urge to eat does its job by making food seem more desirable, investigators here have found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Obesity/tb/9380

Smoking Cessation Leads to Early and Late Mortality Benefits

BOSTON -- Within five years of a woman’s last cigarette, excess vascular risk has virtually disappeared, but lung mortality remains elevated for 15 more years, according to the Nurses’ Health Study. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Smoking/tb/9379

Corticosteroids No Help for Children with Bacterial Meningitis

PHILADELPHIA -- Corticosteroid therapy for children with bacterial meningitis was not associated with a reduced mortality rate or length of hospitalization, a retrospective study showed. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/GeneralInfectiousDisease/tb/9365

Bacteria Forces Recall of Mouthwash Used by Hospitals
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- A mouthwash commonly distributed to hospital inpatients was recalled after testing positive for Burkholderia cepacia , a bacteria that’s often resistant to common antibiotics. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/ProductAlert/OTC/tb/9377

APA: Sidelined Schizophrenia Drug Makes a Comeback

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Iloperidone, an atypical antipsychotic dropped from the development track a decade ago, has efficacy equivalent to a modern medication, a researcher said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/APA/tb/9376

Activated Vitamin D Associated with Mortality Drop in Chronic Kidney Disease

SEATTLE -- For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease and hyperparathyroidism, activated vitamin D appears to lower the risk of death, an observational study found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Nephrology/GeneralNephrology/tb/9374

APA: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol) Safe But Compliance Issue Unsolved

WASHINGTON -- Even taking extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) by injection once a month, rather than orally once a day, opioid addicts tend to stray from compliance over time, a researcher said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/APA/tb/9373

AGS: Get Up and Go Puts Geriatricians and Falls Prevention in Spotlight

WASHINGTON -- Where better than a revitalized old train station in the nation’s capital to stage a daylong event to draw attention to America’s older patients and the demonstrably meager resources of their doctors. As captured in exclusive MedPage Today video coverage of "Get Up and Go," Marc Rothman, M.D., organized a daylong falls-prevention outreach program at Union Station here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AGS/tb/9359

APA: Injectable Atypical Drug Slows Schizophrenia Recurrence

WASHINGTON -- An injectable, long-lasting form of the atypical antipsychotic drug paliperidone (Invega) markedly slowed the rate of relapse in patients with schizophrenia, a researcher said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/APA/tb/9371

DURHAM, N.C. -- Conflicts of interest on coronary stents are infrequently and inconsistently reported in the medical literature, suggesting a mere illusion of transparency, researchers here found. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/PCI/tb/9361

APA: Weed Withdrawal Is the Real Deal

WASHINGTON -- Cannabis withdrawal is a real syndrome that clinicians must take into account when treating patients who are trying to quit using marijuana, a researcher said here. full story

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/APA/tb/9369

CME SPOTLIGHT

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]

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]

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]

Myeloma Landscape 2008: Highlights in Frontline Therapy, Transplantation, and Relapsed/Refractory Disease.
This activity reviews these trials as well as new developments in transplantation and relapsed/refractory therapies.
Source: Curatio CME Institute [more]

Free CME Mood Disorders Certificate Program - Earn up to 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits?
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]

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]

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]

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Developments in the Field of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Share your opinion. It matters.

Drs. Robert J. Motzer, Robert A. Figlin, Daniel J. George, and Brian I. Rini invite you to share your opinion in this short survey to help shape the content of an upcoming CME activity on advanced renal cell carcinoma. Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback. Source: Scepter [more]

JOURNAL DOWNLOADS

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

RESOURCES

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]

Explore the Possibilities in Type 2 Diabetes.
View efficacy studies: Type 2 diabetes efficacy research & 18 and 24-week study designs. Source: Merck [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]

View product information to discover more about sequential therapy in early breast cancer
Efficacy - Safety - Dosing - Key reprints - Materials and tools - Easy-to-read prescribing information - Patient educational materials Source: Pfizer [more]

Visit PfizerOncology.com for information on Pfizer drugs, clinical trials database, and other resources
Use PfizerOncology.com, a constantly evolving website, to access the latest reprints, slides, and other useful resources; review efficacy, safety, and dosing for Pfizer oncology drugs; find trials, information on investigational therapies, and more. Source: Pfizer [more]