Novel Cancer Therapies
A greater understanding of tumor biology has led to the development of many promising therapies for cancer.
Category : Health & Medicine Journal & Academic : Health & Medical
Management of Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
Find out why knowledge of cognitive impairment is important for all providers who see patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Young Adults Born Preterm
Does being born premature increase the risk of cardiometabolic disease later in life?
Maternal Vitamin D Status and Spontaneous Preterm Birth
Could maternal vitamin D deficiency be a risk factor for spontaneous preterm birth?
Risks versus Benefits of COX-2-selective NSAIDs
This article provides a summary of the basic science underlying the controversies over COX-2-selective NSAIDs, along with recommendations for prescribing them.
BMI, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Short-Term Mortality
Earlier studies show an association between obesity and mortality using previously gathered BMI data -- but are they outdated?
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
A 50-year-old Hispanic male with history of hypertension, intravenous drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and hepatitis C, presented to hospital with a 2-day history of chills and shortness of breath.
Visual Compatibility of Azithromycin With 24 Commonly Used Drugs
Azithromycin was visually compatible with only 4 of the 24 medications tested.
Vernakalant: A Novel Agent for the Termination of Atrial Fibrillation
Learn about this new type of antiarrhythmic being evaluated by the FDA.
Nonemergent ED Use Among Patients With a Usual Source of Care
Despite popular belief, studies show that the growth in ED use for non-emergencies is not just confined to the uninsured or those without a primary care provider. What other factors contribute?
Marijuana Use, Male Reproductive Hormones, and Semen Quality
Does regular use of marijuana negatively impact male reproductive health?
Racial Disparities in Self-Reported Health Status
Can better primary care experiences attenuate racial and ethnic disparities in self-reported health status? Data from the Community Tracking Study help provide answers.
Presumptive Antibiotic Treatment for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
How frequently are healthy patients unnecessarily undergoing antibiotic therapy under the assumption they have chlamydia or gonorrhea?
Elevated INR Associated With Concomitant Warfarin and Erlotinib
This EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor for NSCLC should be used cautiously with warfarin.
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Medicare Claims, 2004-2005
What are the risk factors for both hyperthermia and hypothermia, particularly in older adults, and how often are people accessing the healthcare system to receive treatment for these conditions?
Paroxetine and Imipramine in Adolescent Depression
This re-analysis of the data from a major 2001 study on the efficacy and safety of paroxetine and imipramine in adolescents with major depression contradicts and corrects the original findings.
Discontinuation of ART Among Adults in HIV Care in the US
What is the prevalence and reason for ART discontinuation among HIV+ adults in the United States?
Index-based Dietary Patterns and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
The authors compared how four indexes-the Healthy Eating Index-2005, Alternate Healthy Eating Index, Mediterranean Diet Score, and Recommended Food Score-are associated with colorectal cancer.
Research Participants and Return of Raw Sequence Data
Would it be feasible--or desirable--to return raw sequence data to participants in genomic sequencing research studies? What would, or could, be done with it?
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea and Colitis
Find out about a yeast-based therapy used to treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a common condition in both inpatient and outpatient settings.