Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA
Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial
Meta-Analysis: Caprini Score IDs Benefit of VTE Prophylaxis
Benefit of perioperative VTE chemoprophylaxis limited to surgical patients with Caprini scores ≥7
Diabetes Care Compromised for Hispanics With Limited English
Studies find poor doctor-patient communication hampers medication use, proper glucose control
Severe Side Effects Common Among Breast Cancer Patients
Forty-five percent of women studied said their side effects were severe or very severe
Safety Profile of Red Yeast Rice Found Similar to Statins
The supplements linked to myalgias, other adverse effects similar to statins
Exenatide, Pioglitazone Effective for Poorly Controlled T2DM
Findings in patients with long-standing poorly controlled type 2 diabetes on metformin, sulfonylurea
Extending Rx Exclusivity Could Boost Study for Rare Diseases
Substantial compensation to many drug manufacturers, especially for top-selling products
Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome Described in 9-Year-Old Girl
Symptoms developed six months after topical ocular glucocorticoid tx for bilateral iridocyclitis
High SPF Sunscreen Offers Better Protection Than Beach Umbrella
More incidence of sunburn with umbrella versus sunscreen, but neither completely prevents sunburn
Early Study Results Promising for Genital Herpes Vaccine
Two-pronged approach tested on lab monkeys, guinea pigs
