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FDA places restrictions on oral MS drug
The FDA has added new contraindications to fingolimod's label, and more detailed recommendations for monitoring patients after dosing.
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Cardiovascular Disease Information Center
USPSTF issues final recommendations for aspirin use to prevent CVD, colorectal cancer
The USPSTF concluded that a low-dose aspirin regimen can prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer in adults aged 50 to 59.
Mood Disorder Information Center
Mental Health Update: Recognizing and Treating Depression in Primary Care
A number of barriers prevent identification of depression in primary care settings, including time constraints of providers and a lack of established screening and diagnostic protocols.
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Stat Consult: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-Mediated Food Allergy
This review provides a concise overview of the types, causes, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies.
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Adult ADHD: Diagnostic and treatment challenges
Although the disease is highly treatable, 90% of those with ADHD symptoms are untreated and continue to have major impairments in multiple domains of functioning.
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How to Help Patients With Diabetes Stay Healthy Around the Holidays
Holidays can be a challenging time for patients with diabetes to maintain glycemic control and other aspects of their condition.1-6 Sandra Arévalo, MPH, RDN, CDE, a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the Academy of Nutrition, worked with Endocrinology Advisor to compile a list of key tips for practitioners to give their…
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Studies confirm genetic complexity of autism
Exome sequencing used to describe "de novo" genetic mutations and their role in ASD risk reveal that few mutations occur in the same genes and few participants experienced the same changes.
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Derm Dx: A sudden, blistering rash
A 47-year-old man presents for evaluation of a rash. The rash developed 24 hours after perioperative administration of vancomycin following a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Drug Update
Evamist- Spray-on estrogen treats hot flushes
Company: Ther-Rx Pharmacologic class: Estrogen Active ingredient: Estradiol 1.53 mg/spray; transdermal spray. Continue Reading Indication: Moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Pharmacology: The addition of exogenous estrogens helps to alleviate the vasomotor symptoms that are associated with declining estrogen levels.Evamist is designed to deliver estradiol to the blood circulation following topical application to the skin of…
Endocrinology Information Center
Eating 6 Prunes a Day Prevents Bone Loss in Patients With Osteoporosis
Eating prunes daily may protect against bone loss, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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