Opioid and Nonopioid Therapies for the Management of Pain
Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM IntroductionThe evolving need of pain patients for safe, effective analgesia is driving research into new therapeutic modalities and fresh approaches to familiar treatments. Innovation, involving both opioid and nonopioid pain therapies, dominated discussion at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine held February 7-10 in […]
New Statement on Safety of MRI With CV Devices
News Author: Lisa NainggolanCME Author: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd The American Heart Association has published a scientific statement on the safety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with cardiovascular devices, which has also been endorsed by the American College of Cardiology, the North American Society for Cardiac Imaging, and the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic […]
A treatment strategy for NSCLC
Expert OpinionNasser Hanna, MDIndiana UniversityNasser Hanna, MD, is an assistant professor at Indiana University, medical director for their Thoracic Oncology Program, and chair of the thoracic committee for the Hoosier Oncology Group. Recently, WebMD spoke with Dr Hanna about the current treatment options in previously treated NSCLC, treatment decisions in this setting, and the role […]
Changing the Paradigm of Anticoagulation Management
Dr. AnsellInterview: Jack Ansell, MDProfessor of MedicineBoston University School of MedicineVice Chairman for Clinical AffairsDepartment of MedicineBoston University Medical CenterBoston, Massachusetts Medscape had the opportunity to discuss laboratory and office-based anticoagulation monitoring with Jack Ansell, MD, Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, and Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs, Department of Medicine, Boston University […]
An Evidence-Based Algorithm for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Nanna B. Finnerup, MD; Marit Otto, MD; Troels S. Jensen, MD, PhD; Søren H. Sindrup, MD, PhD Abstract Objective: The purpose of this article is to discuss an evidence-based algorithm that can be implemented by the primary care physician in his/her daily clinical practice for the treatment of patients with neuropathic pain conditions. Method: A […]
Alternative Treatments for Wounds: Leeches, Maggots, and Bees
Karen M. Dente, MA, MDIntroduction The recalcitrant nature and complexity of chronic wounds continue to challenge health practitioners in the field, with many of the standard treatment options often failing to provide good outcomes. Chronic wounds are often infected with bacteria resistant to antibiotics, compounding the problem. Some alternative biologic forms of treatment have been […]
Baxter Healthcare Corp. and FDA notified healthcare professionals
FDA – MedWatch – Baxter Healthcare Corp. and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a Class I Recall of Baxter Upgraded COLLEAGUE Triple Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps, Model numbers 2M8153, 2M8163, and 2M9163.
Merck Recalls 3 Lots Of Invanz
FDA – MedWatch – Merck Recalls 3 Lots Of Invanz (ertapenem sodium) Injection Because The Product May Contain Broken Glass Pieces In The Reconstituted Solution For Injection
FDA Clears First Filtering Respirator for Public Use in Emergency
FDA has cleared for marketing the first respirators to be used by the public during public health emergencies, such as an influenza pandemic. Called the 3M Respirator 8612F and 8670F, these products will be available without a prescription.
International Health Regulations enter into force
New opportunity to respond to international public health threats 14 JUNE 2007 | GENEVA — The revised International Health Regulations (IHR) enter into force on Friday, 15 June. The Regulations consist of a comprehensive and tested set of rules and procedures which will help to make the world more secure from threats to global health. […]
