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Strongest Topical Medications are Best Choice for Lichen Sclerosus Studies report that the best results for treating lichen sclerosus, with relatively few adverse effects, are seen with the strongest topical corticosteroids.
May 2015
Top 10 Clinical Trends for May 2015 May saw an increase in search terms related to unusual cases in the news, seasonal concerns, and a mysterious outbreak. Our collection of infographics includes speculation as to why each of these terms increased in popularity and also presents an interesting clinical fact about each related condition.
May 2015
Updated Typhoid Vaccination Guidelines Released The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in the US has issued updated guidelines for administering typhoid vaccine.
May 2015
Oral Glycopyrrolate Shown to Have Fewer Adverse Effects than Other Agents As a sweat-controlling agent, oral glycopyrrolate has been used in the treatment of familial benign pemphigus and may have fewer adverse effects than other anticholinergic agents.
May 2015
MDCT Accurate for Staging, but Should be Repeated Before Surgery Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) can accurately stage patients with pancreatic cancer, but its accuracy in excluding distant metastatic disease depreciates over time.
May 2015

Drug Updates

cangrelor (Kengreal) FDA approves fast-acting and rapidly reversible IV platelet inhibitor for PCI
perampanel (Fycompa) New indication for adjunctive treatment of tonic-clonic seizures
Crotalidae immune FAB (equine) (Anavip) FDA approves new rattlesnake antivenin
zolmitriptan (Zomig Nasal Spray) Indication for migraine expanded to include children aged 12-17 years
eltrombopag (Promacta) Indication for ITP expanded to include children as young as 6 years
calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) New indication approved for hand augmentation
sirolimus (Rapamune) New indication approved for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
meropenem (Merrem) Indication for complicated intra-abdominal infections expanded to include infants aged <3 months
eluxadoline (Viberzi) FDA approves mu-opioid agonist for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)
tiotropium/olodaterol inhaled (Stiolto Respimat) New combination inhalant approved for COPD

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David Chelmow, MD, Leo J Dunn Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
John Geibel, MD, DSc, MA, Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Gastrointestinal Medicine, and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine; Director, Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Lars J Grimm, MD, MHS, Clinical Associate, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Duke University Medical Center
Jules E Harris, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Arizona Cancer Center

David J Maron, MD, FACC, FAHA, Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular), Director, Preventive Cardiology, ISCHEMIA Trial Co-Chair/PI, Stanford University School of Medicine
Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA, Professor of Otolaryngology, Dentistry, and Engineering, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Thomas M Wheeler, MD, Chairman, Department of Pathology and Immunology, WL Moody, Jr, Professor of Pathology, Professor of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine

Small Cell Lung Cancer: Beating the Spread The clinical and biologic characteristics of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are distinct from those of non-SCLC (NSCLC). Are you familiar with the key features of SCLC, the staging criteria, and the common sites of spread?
June 2015
FDA Drug Approvals and Changes: June Edition Are you current on new important FDA drug announcements during the past month? Review the latest key information on FDA drug approvals, changes, and interactions.
June 2015
Kawasaki Disease: Do You Know the Signs? Kawasaki disease is an autoimmune illness of unknown etiology that is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Do you know the specific criteria for diagnosis?
June 2015
11 Travel Diseases to Consider Before and After the Trip From Ebola to yellow fever, rising global travel is increasing travelers' exposure to, and the incidence rates of, severe and life-threatening diseases. Can you identify and manage the following infectious travel diseases?
June 2015
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers You Need to Know Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common form of human neoplasia, with millions of cases diagnosed annually. Do you know which of these cases are most likely to metastasize?
June 2015
Rheumatoid Arthritis: In and Out of the Joint Arthritis exists in multiple forms, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis. Do you know the distinguishing features of RA, and are you familiar with the disease's potential extra-articular manifestations?
June 2015
Cutaneous Clues to Diagnosing Metastatic Cancer Certain cancers have a predilection for metastasizing to the skin. Are you able to recognize when skin lesions are cause for concern?
June 2015
New Guidelines and Recommendations Stay current on new important guidelines and recommendations.
June 2015
Superficial Venous Insufficiency: Varicose Veins and Venous Ulcers Superficial venous insufficiency involves abnormal retrograde flow of blood in the superficial venous system of the legs. Are you familiar with the common risk factors and features of this condition and its management options?
June 2015
Venomous Spider Bites: Keys to Diagnosis and Treatment Treating venomous spider bites requires knowledge of the species. Test your know-how and learn management steps specific to each spider.
June 2015

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