Renal Cell Carcinoma Drug Gains Approval
The FDA has approved axitinib (Inlyta, Pfizer) for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma...
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Author: Janine Anthes
The Effects of Weight on Disc Degeneration
Chinese research indicates that there appears to be a significant association between the...
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A Once-Weekly Diabetes Medication
Exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension (Bydureon, Amylin) has been approved by the...
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Post-Acute Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
The quality of care coordination is important to the United States healthcare system as hospital...
Read MoreYoung Docs Pessimistic About the Future
A new survey by The Physicians Foundation found that 57% of physicians age 40 and younger are pessimistic about the future of the U.S. healthcare system. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was cited as the leading source of their...
Read MoreCan EHRs Improve Diabetes Care?
Implementation of a commercially available electronic health record (EHR) appears to improve diabetes care and outcomes, according to results of an American investigation. Patients who were exposed to EHRs were significantly...
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Information Technology as Communication
Much of health information technology (IT) focuses on patient documentation, compliance, and...
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Predicting Survival in Non-Squamous NSCLC
A 14-gene, quantitative-polymerase chain reaction-based assay appears to reliably identify...
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Sepsis Care Improved in the ED
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. The condition...
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First-Ever Guidelines for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
The first-ever recommendations for the diagnosis and management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis...
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Call to Action Encourages Screenings for Abuse & Violence
The American Academy of Neurology has issued a position statement calling for clinicians to screen...
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Patients & Providers Divided on Open Visit Notes
Physicians appear to have widely varying opinions on the effects of open visit notes on their...
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Clinical Genomics: Moving From Bench to Bedside
More than a decade after the successful mapping of the human genome, clinical genomics is starting...
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Statement Addresses Sexual Activity in CVD Patients
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association, available for free at...
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Prior HF Hospitalization & Long-Term Mortality
In patients with heart failure (HF) who are otherwise considered low risk, a history of at least...
Read MoreTopical Gel Approved for Actinic Keratosis
The FDA has approved ingenol mebutate gel (Picato, LEO Pharma) for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis. At the 0.015% dose, the drug is indicated for once-daily use on the face and scalp for 3 days. At the 0.05% dose, it...
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Hepatitis B Vaccination in High-Risk Adults
A study of adults at high risk for hepatitis B infection suggests that the majority of such people...
Read MoreCan Physicians’ BMI Impact Obesity Care?
Physicians with a normal BMI appear to be more likely to provide recommended obesity care and feel confident in doing so more than overweight or obese physicians. Findings from a national survey of physicians demonstrated the...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis & Physical Activity
Researchers from Chicago have found that too few adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...
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Conference Coverage: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012
The 2012 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from February...
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