Medscape Pharmacotherapy HeadlinesLatest medical news and information from Medscape.comTransdermal Rotigotine Patch Safe, Effective in Early Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease- June 17, 2004 Delivery system may help avoid oral therapys abrupt 'off' state.Medscape Medical NewsPaula Moyerhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/481248?rss Rituximab Improves Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis- June 16, 2004 In a randomized, double-blind trial, a single course of two infusions of rituximab, alone or with cyclophosphamide or continued methotrexate, improved symptoms at weeks 24 and 48. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsDsire Lie,Laurie Barclayhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/481140?rss Minoxidil: An Underused Vasodilator for Resistant or Severe Hypertension- June 16, 2004 Although minoxidil is a potent vasodilator and will lower blood pressure, there are significant problems that limit its use to resistant hypertension or patients with definite renal disease.Journal of Clinical Hypertensionhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/478895?rss Inflammatory Bowel Disease- June 15, 2004 Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, and Bret A. Lashner, MD, provide in-depth clinical updates on the latest issues in IBD, based on select sessions at DDW 2004. (CME)http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3165?rss GERD-Acid-Related Disorders- June 15, 2004 Brooks Cash, MD; M. Brian Fennerty, MD; and Prateek Sharma, MD, provide clinically focused and comprehensive updates on topical issues in acid-related disorders, based on select sessions at DDW 2004. (CME)http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3164?rss Methemoglobinemia Linked to Topical Benzocaine Use- June 15, 2004 A review of adverse events reported to the FDA revealed that methemoglobinemia is an important and potentially serious complication of this local anesthetic. (CME)Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/481037?rss Advances in Viral Hepatitis- June 15, 2004 Adrian M. DiBisceglie, MD, and Tram T. Tran, MD, provide focused clinical updates on the latest information in the management of viral hepatitis, based on select sessions at DDW 2004. (CME)http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3167?rss TNF-alpha Inhibition Shows Marked Benefits in Ankylosing Spondylitis- June 15, 2004 Although reimbursement is less likely, benefits are more marked than in rheumatoid arthritis.Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/481090?rss Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Functional GI Disorders- June 15, 2004 Leading authorities Nicholas J. Talley, MD, PhD, and Lin Chang, MD, provide clinically focused and comprehensive updates on topical issues in IBS, based on key proceedings from DDW 2004. (CME)http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3163?rss Digestive Disease Week 2004- June 15, 2004 Leading authorities provide clinically focused and comprehensive updates on topical issues in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology, based on select sessions at DDW 2004.http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3103?rss |