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Rectal Exam Needed to Determine Cause of Constipation

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Digital rectal examinations can save time and money in diagnosing and treating constipation, but they are too often avoided. Medscape Medical News

Daily Aspirin May Lower Risk for Fatty Liver Progression

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Daily aspirin may reduce the risk for progression to fibrosis and NASH in fatty liver disease, observational data suggest; more research is needed before recommending daily aspirin in NAFLD. Medscape Medical News

FDA Warns Against Use of Unauthorized Diabetes Devices

Friday, May 17, 2019

The warning, based on a single case report, prompted responses from the developers of do-it-yourself artificial pancreas systems and JDRF. Medscape Medical News

CMS Reverses Course: 'Protected' Drug Classes Still Covered

Friday, May 17, 2019

But the agency is reaffirming that step therapy is allowed for Part B drugs under Medicare Advantage. Medscape Medical News

Arrest Made in NYC Hospital Sex Assault on Comatose Woman

Friday, May 17, 2019

The woman's roommate at Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx saw the attack and called a nurse, who scared the man off. The suspect turned himself in after surveillance camera footage was broadcast. Medscape Medical News

EU Panel Backs Market Withdrawal of Fenspiride Due to Heart Risk

Friday, May 17, 2019

The European Medicines Agency's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee recommended revoking marketing authorizations for fenspiride medicines, preventing them from being marketed in the EU. News Alerts

Large Quantities of Grapefruit Juice Prolong QT Interval

Friday, May 17, 2019

Numerous drugs prolong the QT interval, but a new study suggests overconsumption of grapefruit juice can have the same effect, raising the possibility of "proarrhythmic food," researchers say. Medscape Medical News

EMA Puts Temporary Restrictions on Tofacitinib Due to PE Risk

Friday, May 17, 2019

The EMA's safety committee advises physicians not to prescribe the 10-mg twice-daily dose of tofacitinib to patients who are at high risk for pulmonary embolism, pending results of an ongoing safety review. News Alerts

FDA OKs Teduglutide for Children With Short Bowel Syndrome

Friday, May 17, 2019

Teduglutide is the only glucagon-like peptide-2 analog approved that improves intestinal absorption in patients with short bowel syndrome who are dependent on parenteral support. FDA Approvals

Baroreflex Activation in No-CRT HF Scores Again, FDA Watching

Friday, May 17, 2019

For heart failure patients unsuitable for pacing therapy who've maxed out on meds, 'this I think is the first compelling evidence of a positive electromechanical intervention that makes a difference.' Medscape Medical News

High Vitamin B6, B12 May Increase Hip Fracture Risk

Friday, May 17, 2019

A combined high intake of vitamins B6 and B12 was linked to an increased hip fracture risk, a study found. Medscape Medical News

'Be Nice' and Document to Prevent Malpractice Suits

Friday, May 17, 2019

The case of a medical team in Georgia that lost a lawsuit has takeaways for others about how to keep patients safe and protect those who care for them when things go wrong. Medscape Medical News

High Juice Consumption May Up Mortality Risk

Friday, May 17, 2019

Despite fruit juice's reputation as a healthier alternative to soda, the sugar in fruit juice may be just as dangerous, study shows. Medscape Medical News

'Unprecedented' Rise in Suicide Rates Among Young Girls

Friday, May 17, 2019

Suicide rates among young girls have tripled over a 15-year period, results of a new study from the CDC show. Medscape Medical News

Cardiac Strain Imaging Predicts Mortality in SAH

Friday, May 17, 2019

Measuring wall strain of the heart appears to be a good prognostic indicator of brain injury in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News

HRS Consensus on Catheter Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias

Friday, May 17, 2019

The global effort fully updates 2009 recommendations and reflects the rapid progress seen in the field. Medscape Medical News

Hundreds at Leading New York Hospital Call for 'Culture Shift'

Friday, May 17, 2019

More than 500 faculty, staff, and students at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai signed letters protesting discrimination alleged in a lawsuit against the institution. Medscape Medical News

Only 1 in 5 With High-Risk AF Leave ED on Anticoagulant

Friday, May 17, 2019

A study of nearly 450 people with atrial fibrillation (AF) treated in the emergency department suggests that anticoagulants may be 'vastly underutilized' for the prevention of stroke. Medscape Medical News

Guidelines Nix Annual TB Testing for Most Healthcare Workers

Friday, May 17, 2019

Healthcare workers should be tested for tuberculosis when they are hired and should be retested only after an occupational exposure, according to new CDC guidelines. Medscape Medical News

Nonprofit Generic Drug Venture to Start With Two Antibiotics

Friday, May 17, 2019

Civica Rx, a nonprofit generic drug company formed by health systems, announced the first drugs it will produce are the intravenous antibiotics vancomycin and daptomycin. Medscape Medical News