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- 7/6/2011
Entecavir prevents hep B reactivation when starting chemo
Researchers suggest that patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection who must undergo cancer chemotherapy may avoid reactivation of HBV if they receive prophylaxis with entecavir (Baraclude). If HBV is reactivated because of chemotherapy-related immunosuppression, the patient’s treatment may be complicated by subsequent liver damage, hence the need to keep the virus in check. - 7/6/2011
Milder manifestations predict who may outgrow milk allergy
Ability to tell who will outgrow allergy has treatment implications - 7/6/2011
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- 7/6/2011
Antipsychotics create metabolic issues for children
Drugs are effective in treating disruptive behaviour but close monitoring may be key to mitigating problems - 7/6/2011
Bisphosphonates linked to lower colorectal cancer risk
Men and women who have been treated with bisphosphonates to protect against deteriorating bone health also appear to have a reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer, say researchers who explored data from the Manitoba Cancer Registry. - 7/6/2011
Mothers’ oral contraceptive use not associated with asthma in kids
Norwegian study refutes findings suggesting respiratory problems linked to mothers’ use of such birth control before pregnancy - 7/6/2011
Confused yet over when to start pelvic exams?
Changing Pap smear guidelines mean not all jurisdications are on the same page