sábado, 30 de octubre de 2010

FDA Announces Sibutramine Has Been Withdrawn From the Market

cuidado gorditas!!!
 

15 de octubre 2010 - Laboratorios Abbott ha retirado del mercado, el medicamento para la obesidad sibutramina (Meridia)  a la luz de los datos de ensayos clínicos que apuntan a un mayor riesgo de infarto de miocardio y accidente cerebrovascular.




WEEK IN REVIEW MedscapeCME


FEATURES

FDA Announces Sibutramine Has Been Withdrawn From the Market
Clinical Review, October 2010

The Safe and Effective Use of Methadone in Primary Care
Experts and Viewpoints, October 2010

Nutritional Risk at Admission Strongly Predicts Prolonged Hospital Stay
Clinical Review, October 2010

Self-Injury in Adolescents With Eating Disorders Often Missed
Clinical Review, October 2010

Intake of Whole Grain Foods Linked to Lower Levels of Visceral Adipose Tissue
Clinical Review, October 2010

Atypical Fractures May Complicate Long-term Bisphosphonate Therapy
Clinical Review, October 2010

Human Bite Infections
Clinical Reference, October 2010

Ibuprofen May Help Relieve Acute Migraine Headaches
Clinical Review, October 2010

Long-Term Outcome With Routine Invasive Strategy in ACS, and What About the Medically Managed Patients After Catheterization?  Complete this 2 part activity for CME Credit: Discuss the genetic implication of clopidogrel use.


DIABETES

Adding an Incretin-Based Therapy Early in T2DM Treatment: Evaluating Options Using Guideline Recommendations
Experts and Viewpoints, October 2010

Spotlight on Insulin Analogs
Article, October 2010


CARDIOLOGY

Carotid Stent or Surgery? New Meta-Analysis Sends Mixed Messages
Clinical Review, October 2010

RENEW: Intense Diet/Exercise Improves Weight, CV Risk Factors, in Severely Obese
Clinical Review, October 2010

Lean Body Mass Linked to Better Mental Health, Survival in Dialysis Patients
Clinical Review, October 2010


PEDIATRICS

Asthma Educational Snapshot - The Pediatric Predicament: How Do We Achieve and Maintain Control in a Vulnerable Population?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, October 2010

Conduct Disorder in Adolescence Predicts Substance Use Disorders in Adulthood
Clinical Review, October 2010

FDA Approves Extended-Release Clonidine for Pediatric ADHD
Clinical Review, October 2010


PSYCHIATRY

Primary Care Intervention May Be Helpful for Treating Chronic Depression
Clinical Review, October 2010

Low Testosterone Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Disease in Older Men
Clinical Review, October 2010


WOMEN'S HEALTH

Below-Fascia Wound Infusion Cuts Pain After C-Section But May Cause Complications
Clinical Review, October 2010

Postmenopausal Hormone Use Linked to Risk for Kidney Stones
Clinical Review, October 2010

Pregnancy Safe After Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroids
Clinical Review, October 2010

Hormone Therapy Raises CHD Risk in Women With Metabolic Syndrome
Clinical Review, October 2010

ACOG Guidelines for Treating Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Women Reviewed
Clinical Review, October 2010

Urinary Tract Infection, Females
Clinical Reference, October 2010

Hip Fractures Soar When Hormone Therapy Stops
Clinical Review, October 2010


CASE PRESENTATIONS

Physician Work Stoppages and Political Demonstrations -- Economic Self-Interest or Patient Advocacy? Where Is the Line?
Clinical Case, October 2010

Improving Outcomes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Clinical Case, October 2010

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