Medscape Primary Care HeadlinesLatest medical news and information from Medscape.comPost-Exercise Massage Has Questionable Physiological Benefit- August 19, 2004 A small study found that massage increased blood flow to skin but not to the femoral artery, suggesting diversion from recovering muscles.Medscape Medical NewsYael Wakninehttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487870?rss Combination Antibiotic Therapy Best for Pneumococcal Bacteremia- August 18, 2004 In a prospective multicenter trial, combination therapy improved survival for critically ill patients with pneumococcal bacteremia compared with monotherapy. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Laurie Barclay,Charles Vegahttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487831?rss FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Taxotere, Twinject, Paxil, and Others- August 18, 2004 The FDA has approved changes to safety labeling for docetaxel (Taxotere), epinephrine auto-injector (Twinject), and several antidepressants.Medscape Medical NewsYael Wakninehttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487850?rss Extended Outpatient Rehabilitation Helpful After Hip Fracture- August 18, 2004 In a randomized trial, six months of this therapy improved function and quality of life for community-dwelling, frail elderly patients. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsGary Vogin,Laurie Barclay,Charles Vegahttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487827?rss August 2004- August 18, 2004 This month's column reviews FDA's new product approvals and labeling changes for Alinia, Botox Cosmetic, Mobic, Aldara, and Campral.Medscape Pharmacistshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487415?rss |