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What's New?

What's new in hepatology: Triple therapy for hepatitis C

February 23, 2012

Combining one of two newly approved oral agents with traditional medications offers hepatitis C patients better outcomes with shorter therapy.
 

What's new in lung cancer: 
Screening, staging, targeted therapies

December 09, 2011

Chemotherapy damages both normal cells and tumor cells, but newer agents target specific biomarkers to inhibit cancer growth and progression.
 

What's new in emergency medicine
: The utility of bedside ultrasonography

October 20, 2011

Bedside ultrasonography has advanced the practice of emergency medicine, allowing physicians to establish prompt diagnoses and even improve patient outcomes.
 

What's new in multiple sclerosis treatment: 
First oral drug, new antibody therapies

, Megan Orchard, PA-C; Paula Hardeman, PA-C; Daniel L. O’Donoghue, PA-C, PhD August 18, 2011

A number of revolutionary new treatments for multiple sclerosis—including the first oral treatment, antibody therapies, and agents that may be able to regulate immune function—are currently being developed.
 

What's new in Alzheimer disease: 
Biomarkers and gene mutations as aids for detecting AD early

June 16, 2011

New discoveries in neurogenetics and proteinopathies may allow Alzheimer disease to be detected in patients even before symptoms manifest.
 

What's new in sexual health: 
CDC proposes new guidelines for the treatment of STDs

, Laura Bachmann, MD, MPH April 19, 2011

The authors review the recent changes made in December 2010 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for sexually transmitted diseases.
 

What's new in atrial fibrillation: Is dronedarone more effective than amiodarone?

, February 17, 2011

The authors compare the risks and benefits of two drugs used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation.
 

What's new in fracture prevention: 
New osteoporosis drug improves 
patient adherence

, Reamer Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C December 20, 2010

Denosumab is the latest monoclonal antibody used to help prevent fractures and provides a number of new benefits.
 

What's new in minimally invasive surgery: 
Robotic technology speeds recovery and improves outcomes

October 21, 2010

A new robotic surgery technique offering surgeons greater flexibility and precision decreases the patient's recovery time and risk of complications.
 

What's new in plastic surgery

August 19, 2010

Juvéderm, a new hyaluronic acid dermal filler with a smooth consistency and improved longevity, reduces wrinkles and folds.
 
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