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Acinetobacter Baumannii: a Virulent Pathogen in War Wounded
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 07:20 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine Acinetobacter baumannii rarely causes skin or soft tissue infection (SSTI) and is generally associated with nosocomial pneumonia or bacteremia. However, A. baumannii SSTIs appear to be an increasing problem in combat casualties in Iraq, according to US naval researchers. Reuters Health Information |
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Rush Immunotherapy Protocol for Imported Fire Ants Safe for Young Children
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 07:16 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine A 1-day rush immunotherapy (RIT) protocol for imported fire ants is safe and may be effective for young children, according to a report in the September Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Reuters Health Information |
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Increased in Older Americans
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 07:13 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine Among older Americans, there was a substantial increase in the number of colorectal cancer screening tests conducted between 2000 and 2005, according to findings from national population-based surveys published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Reuters Health Information |
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Once Trained to Kill, Now Learning to Heal
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 07:12 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine An Australian medical student's life experiences intermingle with his medical training, producing vivid stories on his blog. Medscape Med Students |
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Severity Increase in Men Over Time
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 07:08 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine The prevalence and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms increase in men into their 90s, according to results of a study published in the August issue of Urology. Reuters Health Information |
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Most Radiation Oncology Patients Do Not Use Analgesics
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 07:06 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine The results of a new study indicate that 80% of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy do not use medications to combat pain. Reuters Health Information |
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Recognizing Nonadherence in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Maintaining Treatment Adherence in the Long Term
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 05:49 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine Nearly 40% of patients with MS may stop their prescribed regimen within 2-5 years of treatment initiation. What factors influence nonadherence? How can you improve long-term adherence? The Medscape Journal of Medicine |
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FDA Reassures About Safety of Gardasil Once Again
Mardi 30 Septembre 2008 - 04:36 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine The FDA has issued a consumer leaflet about the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil, reiterating that it continues to find that "benefits outweigh the risks" Medscape Medical News |
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Improved Renal Function and Modest Hemodynamic Changes With Adenosine-Receptor Antagonist
Lundi 29 Septembre 2008 - 14:10 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine The agent modestly reduced pulmonary capillary wedge pressures at the highest doses, had a weak diuretic effect, and improved renal-function measures. More research into the effects of A1-receptor antagonists on morbidity and mortality are still needed, say investigators. Heartwire |
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Extensive Testing Finds More Cancer in Patients With Unprovoked Deep Vein Thrombosis
Lundi 29 Septembre 2008 - 14:01 - 2 mois depuis - Presse spécialisée - Medscape family medicine Significantly more undiagnosed cancers are detected when patients who present with unprovoked deep vein thrombosis undergo extensive tests at baseline, points out Dr. Maurie Markman in this video blog. Medscape Hematology-Oncology |
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