Archive for August, 2009

IL-10 Variants in IBD Might Help Identify Likely Responders to Therapy

31 Aug 2009
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Drs. Gil Melmed and Dermot McGovern comment on studies published in Nature Genetics and Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics on the association between IL10 and inflammatory bowel disease. Medscape Genomic Medicine
Source:IL-10 Variants in IBD Might Help Identify Likely Responders to Therapy

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Ibuprofen May Be Effective for Outpatient Analgesia in Children With Arm Fractures

30 Aug 2009
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In a randomized controlled trial, ibuprofen was at least as effective as acetaminophen with codeine for outpatient analgesia for children with arm fractures. Medscape Medical News
Source:Ibuprofen May Be Effective for Outpatient Analgesia in Children With Arm Fractures

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Young Doctors: Saddled With Debt and a Deflated 401(k)? Here's Help

29 Aug 2009
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How to manage debt and increase money available for cash flow, savings, and investments Medscape Business of Medicine
Source:Young Doctors: Saddled With Debt and a Deflated 401(k)? Here's Help

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Guidelines Issued for Management of Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Exposed Children

28 Aug 2009
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The CDC and other organizations have updated previous guidelines for children who have been exposed to HIV or who are infected with HIV, and who are therefore at increased risk for OIs. Medscape Medical News
Source:Guidelines Issued for Management of Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Exposed Children

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FDA Approves Vigabatrin Oral Solution for Treating Infantile Spasms

27 Aug 2009
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The FDA has approved vigabatrin oral solution to treat infantile spasms in children aged 1 month to 2 years and vigabatrin tablets to treat complex partial seizures refractory in adults. Medscape Medical News
Source:FDA Approves Vigabatrin Oral Solution for Treating Infantile Spasms

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