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07/19/2011
Tori Socha
The Journal of the American Medical Association presented a summary of a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC.
The Journal of the American Medical Association presented a summary of a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC.
The Journal of the American...
07/19/2011
First Report Managed Care
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07/19/2011
Kevin L. Carter
In the Canadian province of British Columbia, the 2007 incidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis exceeded the Canadian national average.
In the Canadian province of British Columbia, the 2007 incidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis exceeded the Canadian national average.
In the Canadian province of...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Christin Melton
Treatment-related metabolic effects are a concern for adults who depend on long-term drug therapy to prevent seizures.
Treatment-related metabolic effects are a concern for adults who depend on long-term drug therapy to prevent seizures.
Treatment-related metabolic...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Christin Melton
Honolulu—A 2-year trial of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and motor fluctuations found the addition of daily safinamide increased the amount of time each day in which patients experienced symptom relief with levodopa (ON time) and...
Honolulu—A 2-year trial of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and motor fluctuations found the addition of daily safinamide increased the amount of time each day in which patients experienced symptom relief with levodopa (ON time) and...
Honolulu—A 2-year trial of...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Christin Melton
Honolulu—An analysis of data from two phase 3 studies, presented at a poster session during the AAN meeting, found oral fingolimod more effective at preventing relapse in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) than interferon beta-1a or...
Honolulu—An analysis of data from two phase 3 studies, presented at a poster session during the AAN meeting, found oral fingolimod more effective at preventing relapse in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) than interferon beta-1a or...
Honolulu—An analysis of data...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Christin Melton
Honolulu—The investigational drug teriflunomide demonstrated consistent reductions in rates of relapse and disease progression among patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), independent of patient demographics and disease...
Honolulu—The investigational drug teriflunomide demonstrated consistent reductions in rates of relapse and disease progression among patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), independent of patient demographics and disease...
Honolulu—The investigational...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Christin Melton
Honolulu—Data from the phase 3 FLAME (Fluoxetine in Motor Recovery of Patients with Acute Ischaemic Stroke) trial demonstrate that starting patients on a 20-mg dose of daily fluoxetine promptly after an ischemic stroke contributes to better...
Honolulu—Data from the phase 3 FLAME (Fluoxetine in Motor Recovery of Patients with Acute Ischaemic Stroke) trial demonstrate that starting patients on a 20-mg dose of daily fluoxetine promptly after an ischemic stroke contributes to better...
Honolulu—Data from the phase 3...
07/19/2011
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Conference Insider
07/19/2011
Tim Casey
An analysis of online questionnaires completed by parents of children with food allergies found that medical professionals only recognized and treated approximately one third of initial reactions to food allergies that led to anaphylaxis.
An analysis of online questionnaires completed by parents of children with food allergies found that medical professionals only recognized and treated approximately one third of initial reactions to food allergies that led to anaphylaxis.
An analysis of online...
07/19/2011
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Conference Insider
07/19/2011
Tim Casey
An analysis of online questionnaires completed by parents of children with food allergies found that medical professionals only recognized and treated approximately one third of initial reactions to food allergies that led to anaphylaxis.
An analysis of online questionnaires completed by parents of children with food allergies found that medical professionals only recognized and treated approximately one third of initial reactions to food allergies that led to anaphylaxis.
An analysis of online...
07/19/2011
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Conference Insider
07/19/2011
Tim Casey
San Francisco—In a study of people with allergist-confirmed peanut allergy, researchers found that healthcare facilities underprescribed epinephrine autoinjectors, and patients did not use epinephrine as often as guidelines recommended. The...
San Francisco—In a study of people with allergist-confirmed peanut allergy, researchers found that healthcare facilities underprescribed epinephrine autoinjectors, and patients did not use epinephrine as often as guidelines recommended. The...
San Francisco—In a study of...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—In a randomized, multicenter phase 3b trial, 3 bortezomib-based therapies had similar rates of progression-free survival and were active in treating patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) who were ineligible to receive...
Chicago—In a randomized, multicenter phase 3b trial, 3 bortezomib-based therapies had similar rates of progression-free survival and were active in treating patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) who were ineligible to receive...
Chicago—In a randomized,...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—Children with high-risk neuroblastoma who took busulphan and melphalan (BUMEL) had significantly improved event-free survival and overall survival after 3 years compared with a group that received carboplatin, etoposide, and melphalan...
Chicago—Children with high-risk neuroblastoma who took busulphan and melphalan (BUMEL) had significantly improved event-free survival and overall survival after 3 years compared with a group that received carboplatin, etoposide, and melphalan...
Chicago—Children with high-risk...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—A phase 3 study presented in the plenary session at the ASCO meeting showed that patients with previously untreated metastatic melanoma who received vemurafenib plus dacarbazine (a chemotherapy agent) had prolonged survival compared...
Chicago—A phase 3 study presented in the plenary session at the ASCO meeting showed that patients with previously untreated metastatic melanoma who received vemurafenib plus dacarbazine (a chemotherapy agent) had prolonged survival compared...
Chicago—A phase 3 study...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—Patients with untreated metastatic melanoma who took vemurafenib had significant improvements in overall and progression-free survival compared with a group that took dacarbazine, according to a phase 3 trial presented in a plenary...
Chicago—Patients with untreated metastatic melanoma who took vemurafenib had significant improvements in overall and progression-free survival compared with a group that took dacarbazine, according to a phase 3 trial presented in a plenary...
Chicago—Patients with untreated...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—A phase 3 trial found that ruxolitinib showed a clinical benefit in reducing spleen size and significantly improved disease-related symptoms, functioning, and quality of life in patients with myelofibrosis compared with the best...
Chicago—A phase 3 trial found that ruxolitinib showed a clinical benefit in reducing spleen size and significantly improved disease-related symptoms, functioning, and quality of life in patients with myelofibrosis compared with the best...
Chicago—A phase 3 trial found...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—A phase 3 study found that patients taking abiraterone acetate had a median increase in survival of 4.5 months compared with placebo and that the level of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) correlated with survival. Howard Scher, MD, the...
Chicago—A phase 3 study found that patients taking abiraterone acetate had a median increase in survival of 4.5 months compared with placebo and that the level of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) correlated with survival. Howard Scher, MD, the...
Chicago—A phase 3 study found...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—A multicenter, open-label, randomized phase 2 study found that patients with nonsquamous, non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who took erlotinib and pemetrexed as a second-line treatment had significant improvements in overall survival...
Chicago—A multicenter, open-label, randomized phase 2 study found that patients with nonsquamous, non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who took erlotinib and pemetrexed as a second-line treatment had significant improvements in overall survival...
Chicago—A multicenter,...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Patients with high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors who received imatinib after undergoing surgery had improved survival.
Patients with high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors who received imatinib after undergoing surgery had improved survival.
Patients with high-risk...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study presented in an oral abstract session at the ASCO meeting revealed that exemestane reduced the risk of invasive breast cancer by 65% in postmenopausal women who are at high...
Chicago—A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study presented in an oral abstract session at the ASCO meeting revealed that exemestane reduced the risk of invasive breast cancer by 65% in postmenopausal women who are at high...
Chicago—A randomized,...
07/19/2011
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07/19/2011
Tim Casey
Chicago—At a median follow-up of 24 months, patients with recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer who took bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy had a 52% reduction in the risk of disease progression and a 4-month increase in...
Chicago—At a median follow-up of 24 months, patients with recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer who took bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy had a 52% reduction in the risk of disease progression and a 4-month increase in...
Chicago—At a median follow-up of...
07/19/2011
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07/18/2011
Tori Socha
Since 1991, the Institute of Medicine has recommended use of electronic health records (EHRs) as a way to improve the quality of healthcare. Clinical practices using outpatient EHRs report improved clinical decisions and better communication...
Since 1991, the Institute of Medicine has recommended use of electronic health records (EHRs) as a way to improve the quality of healthcare. Clinical practices using outpatient EHRs report improved clinical decisions and better communication...
Since 1991, the Institute of...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tori Socha
Among older Americans, dementia is a leading cause of death.
Among older Americans, dementia is a leading cause of death.
Among older Americans, dementia...
07/18/2011
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News Connection
07/18/2011
Tori Socha
Patients with ≥1 chronic diseases often require complex therapeutic regimens involving frequent daily dosing and multiple medications. Regimen complexity may undermine effective chronic disease management; patients taking medications that...
Patients with ≥1 chronic diseases often require complex therapeutic regimens involving frequent daily dosing and multiple medications. Regimen complexity may undermine effective chronic disease management; patients taking medications that...
Patients with ≥1 chronic...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tori Socha
In the past 10 years, the rate of overdose mortality has had a sharp increase in the United States, creating an urgent health problem, according to researchers. From 1999 through 2007, the rate of unintentional overdose death increased by...
In the past 10 years, the rate of overdose mortality has had a sharp increase in the United States, creating an urgent health problem, according to researchers. From 1999 through 2007, the rate of unintentional overdose death increased by...
In the past 10 years, the rate...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tori Socha
The effects of conjugated equine estrogens (CEEs) on the incidence of chronic disease among postmenopausal women with prior hysterectomy were evaluated in the Women’s Health Initiative Estrogen-Alone Trial. The double-blind,...
The effects of conjugated equine estrogens (CEEs) on the incidence of chronic disease among postmenopausal women with prior hysterectomy were evaluated in the Women’s Health Initiative Estrogen-Alone Trial. The double-blind,...
The effects of conjugated equine...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Jill Sederstorm
A new strategic plan developed by the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been released to address how the Affordable Care Act’s mission of increasing high-quality and affordable healthcare will be accomplished...
A new strategic plan developed by the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been released to address how the Affordable Care Act’s mission of increasing high-quality and affordable healthcare will be accomplished...
A new strategic plan developed...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Jill Sederstorm
The Kaiser Family Foundation released 3 new reports that highlight the current out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries and what may lie ahead for the future.
The Kaiser Family Foundation released 3 new reports that highlight the current out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries and what may lie ahead for the future.
The Kaiser Family...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tori Socha
Twenty-one million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the prevalence of the disease is increasing. Type 2 diabetes begins with a genetic predisposition and progresses from normal glucose tolerance with insulin resistance...
Twenty-one million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the prevalence of the disease is increasing. Type 2 diabetes begins with a genetic predisposition and progresses from normal glucose tolerance with insulin resistance...
Twenty-one million Americans are...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tori Socha
Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk for venous thromboembolism, a serious complication of critical illness, as well as the need for life support measures, sedation, analgesia and paralysis, central venous catheterization,...
Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk for venous thromboembolism, a serious complication of critical illness, as well as the need for life support measures, sedation, analgesia and paralysis, central venous catheterization,...
Patients in the intensive care...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
The June 2011 tracking poll conducted by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation examined the opinions of seniors and the general public on the debate over how to deal with the federal budget deficit and the related discussions about the...
The June 2011 tracking poll conducted by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation examined the opinions of seniors and the general public on the debate over how to deal with the federal budget deficit and the related discussions about the...
The June 2011 tracking poll...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tim Casey
For months, President Barack Obama’s administration and healthcare reform advocates cited studies indicating most people would continue receiving insurance from their employers when the major Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
For months, President Barack Obama’s administration and healthcare reform advocates cited studies indicating most people would continue receiving insurance from their employers when the major Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
For months, President Barack...
07/18/2011
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07/18/2011
Tim Casey
Throughout the United States, physicians and other healthcare professionals work together or with criminals on elaborate schemes. Their goal? Defraud the government and receive money for illegal Medicare and health claims. The efforts have...
Throughout the United States, physicians and other healthcare professionals work together or with criminals on elaborate schemes. Their goal? Defraud the government and receive money for illegal Medicare and health claims. The efforts have...
Throughout the United States,...
07/18/2011
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