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
Fats tied to diabetic neuropathy
Serum triglyceride levels may allow clinicians to predict which patients with type 2 diabetes will develop neuropathy.
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…
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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