A recent study has found that cancer-specific survival of a patient can be predicted from previous parental survival from cancer at the same site. References and Resources Lindstrom…
The FDA announced that Trasylol increases risk of death, and therefore a marketing suspension has occurred. References and Resources FDA Requests Marketing Suspension of Trasylol Click Here to…
James P. Moises, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Clerkship Director of Emergency Medicine, Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, discusses treatment options for agitated…
This study shows there is an inverse relationship between 25(OH)D levels and colorectal cancer mortality. References and Resources Freedman M, Looker A, Chang S, Graubard B. Prospective Study…
A study published in the journal Cancer Research has found that higher levels of aromatase may be the hallmark of a more aggressive type of lung cancer in…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses Menactra vaccine for N. meningitis. References and Resources FDA Expands Age Range for Use…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses the latest preventive interventions for adults and children through the use of vaccines. References…
This video discusses updated guidelines for the use of FLUMIST in children. References and Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine (Live Attenuated Influenza…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses diagnosis and treatment options for acute otitis media. References and Resources Diagnosis and Management…
Nathanial Marchetti, DO, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a clinical study involving early goal directed therapy…
The FDA expands age range to younger population for use of bacterial meningitis vaccine. References and Resources FDA Expands Age Range for Use of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Click…
William Chey, MD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, discusses transmission of H. pylori. References and Resources Templeton R, Shared history of humans and…
