Topical gel for treatment of OAB
Gelnique offers an alternative to oral OAB treatment options.
Print Issue: July 02, 2009
Conjugated estrogen and breast cancer risk
How safe is a weekly dose of vaginal conjugated estrogens (Premarin cream) in a woman at high risk for breast cancer? What about a woman with a personal history of breast cancer?
Use of antidepressants or psychotherapy may reduce irritable bowel symptoms
Level 2: Mid-level evidenceIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that causes abdominal pain and is often associated with psychological distress. A recent systematic review of 32 randomized trials analyzed the efficacy of various antidepressants and psychotherapies in the treatment of IBS (Gut. 2009;58:367-378). There was a significant decrease in the relative risk (RR)…
Necrotizing pneumonia linked to CA-MRSA
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is responsible for an increasing number of pneumonia cases among otherwise healthy, younger patients
New agents for myeloma
What is the current role of interferon and rituximab in myeloma therapy? —K. KONSTANTOPOULOS, MD, Athens Interferon-α (IFN-α) treatment has been employed in many studies. Two separate meta-analyses of the clinical data have been published (Br J Haematol. 2001;113:1020-1034 and Ann Oncol. 2000; 11:1427-1436). Both analyses revealed a modest benefit in progression-free survival; only one…
Fats tied to diabetic neuropathy
Serum triglyceride levels may allow clinicians to predict which patients with type 2 diabetes will develop neuropathy.
Hyperglycemia after coronary bypass
What do you recommend for treatment of hyperglycemia in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass? —JEFFREY ARBOUR, PA-C, Saline, Mich Clinical evidence supports the use of intensive gylcemic control. Insulin drip therapy to maintain a blood glucose level of 80-110 mg/dL reduces morbidity and mortality. Initiation of a specific protocol for an insulin drip…
Acne therapy includes adapalene
Epiduo gel combines benzoyl peroxide and adapalene for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Substance-abuse screening package
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched NIDAMED, a collection of tools and resources to help primary-care clinicians screen patients for tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use.
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