Medscape Pharmacotherapy HeadlinesLatest medical news and information from Medscape.comAmerican Urological Association 99th Annual Meeting- June 14, 2004 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.Pain Management Nursinghttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3100?rss Ghrelin Improves Appetite in Cancer Patients- June 14, 2004 In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, this gastric hormone increased food intake in patients with appetite loss due to cancer.Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480759?rss The Incretin Hormones in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: An Expert Interview With John Buse, MD, PhD- June 14, 2004 John Buse, MD, PhD, discusses this new class of compounds and reviews the evidence presented in late-breaking abstracts at the American Diabetes Association meeting. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinologyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480545?rss DHEA Improves Quality of Life in Women With SLE- June 14, 2004 The findings apply only to the prescription-quality formulation, not to the over-the-counter supplement of dehydroepiandrosterone.Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480938?rss Male Sexual Medicine -- What's New- June 11, 2004 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.Medscape Pediatricshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480673?rss June 2004- June 11, 2004 FDA approved Vidaza as an orphan drug for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome. Additional oncology drug approvals include new indications for Gemzar, Iressa, and Taxotere.Medscape Pharmacistshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/479828?rss Influenza Vaccination Helpful for Patients With COPD- June 11, 2004 In a randomized controlled trial, this intervention reduced the incidence of acute influenza but not of overall acute respiratory tract illness. (CME)Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480665?rss IOM Report, Mouse Study Continue Debate on Vaccine-Autism Link- June 11, 2004 After reviewing clinical, epidemiologic, and laboratory studies including a recently published mouse model, the Institute of Medicine panel on vaccine safety concluded that linking thimerosal to autism is unjustified.Medscape Medical NewsLaurie Barclayhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480683?rss Domperidone Causes Serious Health Risks in Lactating Women- June 11, 2004 The drug is not currently approved for any indication in the US; the FDA warns that domperidone is secreted in breast milk and should not be used to enhance lactation. MedscapeYael Wakninehttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480711?rss Medical and Surgical Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: State of the Art- June 11, 2004 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.Medscape Medical NewsClaus Roehrbornhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480671?rss |