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See All >> Messages include industry-sponsored communications and special communications from MDLinx1 Triple Therapy With Aspirin, Prasugrel, and Vitamin K Antagonists in Patients With Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation and an Indication for Oral Anticoagulation JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Diabetes and gout: efficacy and safety of febuxostat and allopurinol Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Folic acid prevents the initial occurrence of sporadic colorectal adenoma in Chinese over 50 years of age: a randomized clinical trial Cancer Prevention Research, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
4 A low dietary ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids may delay progression of prostate cancer Nutrition and Cancer, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Validation of methotrexate-first strategy in early poor prognosis rheumatoid arthritis: Results from a randomized, double-blind, 2-year trial Arthritis & Rheumatism, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide assays differ in subjects at elevated risk for rheumatoid arthritis and subjects with established disease Arthritis & Rheumatism, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Adalimumab in active ulcerative colitis: A real-life observational study Digestive and Liver Diseases, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Buprenorphine/naloxone as a promising therapeutic option for opioid abusing patients with chronic pain: Reduction of pain, opioid withdrawal symptoms, and abuse liability of oral oxycodone Pain, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Practical management of schizophrenia: The role of long-acting Antipsychotics International Clinical Psychopharmacology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Prediction of seizure likelihood with a long-term, implanted seizure advisory system in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy: a first-in-man study The Lancet Neurology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Risk of hypertension in cancer patients treated with sorafenib: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Human Hypertension, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article
12 A Meta-Analysis of Mentalizing Impairments in Adults With Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder Schizophrenia Bulletin, May 20, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
13 Efficacy and Safety of LB03002, a Once-Weekly Sustained-Release Human Growth Hormone for 12-Month Treatment in Korean Children with Growth Hormone Deficiency European Journal of Endocrinology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Cohort Profile: The Japan Diabetes Complications Study: a long-term follow-up of a randomised lifestyle intervention study of type 2 diabetes International Journal of Epidemiology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
15 A Combined Epidemiologic and Metabolomic Approach Improves CKD Prediction Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Association between LDL-C and Risk of Myocardial Infarction in CKD Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
17 LMX1B Mutations Cause Hereditary FSGS without Extrarenal Involvement Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
18 Chart-Confirmed Guillain-Barré Syndrome After 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Among the Medicare Population, 2009–2010 American Journal of Epidemiology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
19 Measuring Treatment Coverage for Neglected Tropical Disease Control Programs: Analysis of a Survey Design American Journal of Epidemiology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
20 Sonographic joint assessment in rheumatoid arthritis: Associations with clinical joint assessment in remission Arthritis & Rheumatism, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summaryA phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryAs published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summary1 A novel therapeutic strategy for chylous ascites after gynecological cancer surgery: a continuous low-pressure drainage system Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, April 19, 2013
2 Use of Vitamin D in Various Disorders The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, March 27, 2013 Review Article
3 Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (CLEOPATRA study): overall survival results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study The Lancet Oncology, April 18, 2013
4 The Global Cardiovascular Risk Transition Circulation, April 10, 2013
5 Iron deficiency in chronic heart failure: An international pooled analysis American Heart Journal, April 1, 2013
6 Long term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer: summary of updated SIGN guidance British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013 Clinical Guideline
7 Leukaemia update. Part 1: diagnosis and management British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013 Review Article
8 Use of Glucocorticoids and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study JAMA Internal Medicine, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
9 α-fetoprotein levels after interferon therapy and risk of hepatocarcinogenesis in chronic hepatitis C Hepatology, April 25, 2013
10 Usefulness of Albuminuria as a Prognostic Indicator in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic or Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy The American Journal of Cardiology, April 9, 2013
11 Malignant change in seborrhoeic keratoses in a region with high solar ultraviolet levels Australasian Journal of Dermatology, April 11, 2013
12 National Autism Awareness Month - study of the day: Understanding sex bias in autism spectrum disorder Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, April 12, 2013
13 Meta-Analysis of Impact of Different Types and Doses of Statins on New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus The American Journal of Cardiology, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
14 Reduced LIMK2 expression in colorectal cancer reflects its role in limiting stem cell proliferation Gut, April 23, 2013 Review Article
15 Association Between Total Duration of Breastfeeding and Iron Deficiency Pediatrics, April 16, 2013
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Interpreting an isolated raised serum alkaline phosphatase level in an asymptomatic patient
British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013
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17 Self-management programmes for people post stroke: a systematic review Clinical Rehabilitation, April 18, 2013
18 Global Assessment of Resistance to Neuraminidase Inhibitors, 2008-2011: The Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS) Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 10, 2013
19 Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adolescents Circulation, April 10, 2013
20 Effects of Intraduodenal Glutamine on Incretin Hormone and Insulin Release, the Glycemic Response to an Intraduodenal Glucose Infusion, and Antropyloroduodenal Motility in Health and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Care, April 8, 2013 Review Article
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