UK NICE has launched new guidelines that aim to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 2 - 2
Guidelines for effective secondary prevention for patients after myocardial infarction (MI) have been released by UK's NICE, Guideline 30 January 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
The average total medical spending for a “typical” US family of four reached $US14 500 in 2007, Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
An inexpensive national effort to improve the process of care for patients with diabetes mellitus is associated with significant benefits, Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
Approximately one-third of elderly US patients with primary open-angle glaucoma receive no treatment for this disease, Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
Cotrimoxazole prescribing unaffected despite IDSA guideline Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 6 - 6
The routine injection of dextranomer/hyaluronan into contralateral, nonrefluxing ureters in patients with unilateral vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is not justified, Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 7 - 7
Pharmacy residents can decrease LOS, drug-related costs Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Potentially addictive barbiturates or opioid analgesics are used by a large proportion of patients with migraine, Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Early treatment with cinacalcet is more cost effective than delayed treatment for patients with hyperparathyroidism secondary to renal failure, Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 11 - 11
Hospitalisations and costs associated with peripheral arterial disorders (PAD) represent a “significant burden” Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 11 - 11
US FDA black box warning alters antidepressant prescribing Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 11 - 11
Amlodipine/atorvastatin combo better than both alone for high BP Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 11 - 11
OncotypeDX-guided treatment of breast cancer cost effective Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 12 - 12
Imiquimod cream is a “cost-effective alternative” to excisional surgery for patients with superficial basal cell carcinoma Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 12 - 12
Desipramine is more cost effective than gabapentin or pregabalin for the treatment of elderly patients with postherpetic neuralgia, Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 12 - 12
Implementation of the BTS* guidelines for tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to anti-TNF treatment would “significantly reduce” the associated costs, Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 12 - 12
Nabilone relieves pain and improves function in patients with fibromyalgia, Clinical study 30 January 2013 Pages: 13 - 13
Routine HIV screening in an emergency department (ED) setting is cost effective, Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 13 - 13
Antiretroviral drugs will be provided at low cost to individuals with HIV infections in developing countries through a deal negotiated by former US president Bill Clinton, News item 30 January 2013 Pages: 14 - 14
Boehringer Ingelheim has improved access to Viramune [nevirapine] for developing countries Media release 30 January 2013 Pages: 14 - 14