Statin Papers Stand: The BMJ's Stance on Retraction Endorsed

Medscape | 2014-08-02 01:02:50

A prominent cholesterol researcher had asked the journal to retract two papers citing an 18% to 20% incidence of statin side effects. The BMJ took a stand, then sought outside input. The...

HCV Associated With Inferior Kidney Transplant Outcome

Medscape | 2014-08-01 23:02:06

HIV infection does not affect kidney transplant graft or patient outcomes but HCV infection has a negative impact on both. Reuters Health Information

This Week: Lifestyle Medicine, More Ebola Troops

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 22:47:03

(MedPage Today) -- Another popular guest post on healthy hearts, the worsening Ebola crisis, and a widely panned ASN statement topped this week's news at MedPage Today.

Kids Are Accepting Healthier School Lunches: Survey

Medscape | 2014-08-01 22:27:01

A recent study suggests that most elementary age students are okay with eating the healthier school lunches required by the USDA. Reuters Health Information

Surgery for Heel Fractures Doesn't Improve Outcome

Medscape | 2014-08-01 22:21:12

In a randomized controlled trial, surgery by open reduction and internal fixation in patients with typical fractures of the heel bone didn't improve outcome compared with non-operative care....

FDA Approves Long-Acting COPD Inhaler

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved another once-daily bronchodilator, olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat), for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Large-Scale HIV Test-and-Treat Strategy Viable

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:48:25

A large-scale trial in which residents are offered HIV testing and treatment is feasible at a population level. Medscape Medical News

ENHANCE Study Had Impact on Ezetimibe New Users, Stoppages

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:36:52

Three years after the negative ENHANCE trial with ezetimibe, nearly 2% of patients enrolled in a large pharmacy plan were still taking the medication. New users were down, though, and...

FDA Panel Catches Up on Medical Device Classifications

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:33:02

A FDA advisory committee deliberates the classification of devices approved before the Medical Device Amendments of 1976. Medscape Medical News

Friday Feedback: GME Beyond Repair?

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 21:24:51

(MedPage Today) -- Do you think medical residents today are less prepared than they used to be, and what reforms would you want for government funding and oversight of physician education?

FDA Expands Approval of Pompe Disease Drug

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:21:32

On the basis of new data available since the approval of Lumizyme, the FDA has expanded approval to include patients younger than 8 years, as well as eliminating the REMS program attached to the...

Hormonal Contraceptives Don't Increase HIV Risk, Study Finds

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:00:06

Contraceptives Medscape Medical News

PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 21:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include the benefits of running, guidelines for managing stable ischemic heart disease, the health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables, and screening...

Diabetes Drug Empagliflozin (Jardiance) Finally Wins FDA OK

Medscape | 2014-08-01 20:45:30

Problems at a manufacturing facility held up approval of the drug for type 2 diabetes earlier this year. FDA Approvals

Obesity in Women Linked With Early RA

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 20:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Women who are overweight or obese, particularly those becoming so by late adolescence, have an elevated risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis.

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Statin Papers Stand: The BMJ's Stance on Retraction Endorsed

Medscape | 2014-08-02 01:02:50

A prominent cholesterol researcher had asked the journal to retract two papers citing an 18% to 20% incidence of statin side effects. The BMJ took a stand, then sought outside input. The...

Kids Are Accepting Healthier School Lunches: Survey

Medscape | 2014-08-01 22:27:01

A recent study suggests that most elementary age students are okay with eating the healthier school lunches required by the USDA. Reuters Health Information

Large-Scale HIV Test-and-Treat Strategy Viable

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:48:25

A large-scale trial in which residents are offered HIV testing and treatment is feasible at a population level. Medscape Medical News

ENHANCE Study Had Impact on Ezetimibe New Users, Stoppages

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:36:52

Three years after the negative ENHANCE trial with ezetimibe, nearly 2% of patients enrolled in a large pharmacy plan were still taking the medication. New users were down, though, and...

HCV Associated With Inferior Kidney Transplant Outcome

Medscape | 2014-08-01 23:02:06

HIV infection does not affect kidney transplant graft or patient outcomes but HCV infection has a negative impact on both. Reuters Health Information

FDA Panel Catches Up on Medical Device Classifications

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:33:02

A FDA advisory committee deliberates the classification of devices approved before the Medical Device Amendments of 1976. Medscape Medical News

FDA Expands Approval of Pompe Disease Drug

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:21:32

On the basis of new data available since the approval of Lumizyme, the FDA has expanded approval to include patients younger than 8 years, as well as eliminating the REMS program attached to the...

Hormonal Contraceptives Don't Increase HIV Risk, Study Finds

Medscape | 2014-08-01 21:00:06

Contraceptives Medscape Medical News

Surgery for Heel Fractures Doesn't Improve Outcome

Medscape | 2014-08-01 22:21:12

In a randomized controlled trial, surgery by open reduction and internal fixation in patients with typical fractures of the heel bone didn't improve outcome compared with non-operative care....

Diabetes Drug Empagliflozin (Jardiance) Finally Wins FDA OK

Medscape | 2014-08-01 20:45:30

Problems at a manufacturing facility held up approval of the drug for type 2 diabetes earlier this year. FDA Approvals

Britain Launches Huge Genome Project to Beat Cancer

Medscape | 2014-08-01 19:20:48

A British project involves thousands of patients with cancer and rare disease having their genomes sequenced was given a funding boost today. Medscape Medical News

August 1 News Podcast

Medscape | 2014-08-01 19:16:04

Hear a review of the top cardiology stories for the week ending Aug 01 theheart.org on Medscape

Top 100 Most Prescribed, Top-Selling Drugs

Medscape | 2014-08-01 18:35:51

The hypothyroid drug levothyroxine continues to be the most prescribed drug in the US and the antipsychotic aripiprazole continues to have the highest sales. Medscape Medical News

Venous Angioplasty of CCSVI in MS Fails in Controlled Trial

Medscape | 2014-08-01 18:13:17

Venous angioplasty for blood flow restriction in MS yields no clinical benefit in a blinded, sham-controlled trial, prompting a call to abandon this 'therapeutic misadventure.' Medscape Medical News

Post-Beta-Blocker Flap, New CV Guidance for Non-CV Surgery

Medscape | 2014-08-01 18:10:29

The ESC/ESA and ACC/AHA issue new recommendations for the cardiovascular management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, including how to use beta-blockers in the post-DECREASE era....

This Week: Lifestyle Medicine, More Ebola Troops

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 22:47:03

(MedPage Today) -- Another popular guest post on healthy hearts, the worsening Ebola crisis, and a widely panned ASN statement topped this week's news at MedPage Today.

FDA Approves Long-Acting COPD Inhaler

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved another once-daily bronchodilator, olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat), for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Friday Feedback: GME Beyond Repair?

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 21:24:51

(MedPage Today) -- Do you think medical residents today are less prepared than they used to be, and what reforms would you want for government funding and oversight of physician education?

PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 21:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include the benefits of running, guidelines for managing stable ischemic heart disease, the health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables, and screening...

Obesity in Women Linked With Early RA

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 20:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Women who are overweight or obese, particularly those becoming so by late adolescence, have an elevated risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Dementia Tied to More ICD Placements

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 19:54:31

(MedPage Today) -- Dementia patients get more implantable cardioverter-defibrillators than expected, and even cognitively normal individuals may not understand their options about cardiac device...

Tweet of the Week: Velociraptor Incidents?

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 19:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to another edition of the MedPage Today Tweet of the Week! Every Friday, the editorial team highlights its favorite 140-character contribution from the healthcare...

BI's Jardiance Finally Wins FDA Green Light

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 19:09:37

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin (Jardiance) for type 2 diabetes, the agency announced.

This Week in the Endocrine Journals

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 18:08:33

(MedPage Today) -- Studies making an impact in endocrinology this week: when to sample testosterone, drugs and bone risk.

VA Fix Gives New $$ to Ease Old Woes

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 17:58:29

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Congress approved legislation to improve healthcare access for veterans, sending it to President Obama for his signature.

Report Touches Off Fight Over Doc Training $$

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 17:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- A report recommending sweeping changes in how the government distributes $15 billion annually to subsidize physician training has brought out the sharp scalpels of those most...

Hip Doctors and Fist Bumps? That's Improbable!

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 16:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- A weekly report from our friends at Improbable Research.

Morning Break: Xtreme Calories, Ebola Worsens

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 15:45:00

(MedPage Today) -- Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff.

The Pill Linked to Breast Cancer Risk (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2014-08-01 06:05:00

(MedPage Today) -- Recent use of some oral contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, researchers reported.

Most States Let Medicaid Doc Pay Hikes Lapse

Medpage Today | 2014-07-31 23:04:41

(MedPage Today) -- Just six states and the District of Columbia will use their own money in 2015 to sustain the federal Medicaid pay raise to primary care doctors, which was a key provision of the...