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February 2011 - FRMC

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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Reduces Risk in Older Adults
02/15/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Herpes zoster (also known as shingles) is a vesicular rash caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus.
Herpes zoster (also known as shingles) is a vesicular rash caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus.
Herpes zoster (also known as...
02/15/2011
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Combination Vaccines May Be a Financial Burden to Physicians
02/15/2011

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Although the use of combination vaccines is increasing in pediatrics, physicians may face financial trouble when incorporating these vaccines into practice.
Although the use of combination vaccines is increasing in pediatrics, physicians may face financial trouble when incorporating these vaccines into practice.
Although the use of combination...
02/15/2011
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Colchicine Is Safe and Effective Treating Gout
02/15/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
A pooled analysis of a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that patients taking low- and high-dose colchicine were not significantly more likely to have adverse events (AEs) compared with a placebo group. 
A pooled analysis of a phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that patients taking low- and high-dose colchicine were not significantly more likely to have adverse events (AEs) compared with a placebo group. 
A pooled analysis of a phase 3,...
02/15/2011
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Prescribing for Rheumatoid Arthritis Leaves Much to Be Desired
02/15/2011

Alice Goodman

Alice Goodman
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not being treated appropriately, according to 2 studies presented at the ACR meeting. 
Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not being treated appropriately, according to 2 studies presented at the ACR meeting. 
Many patients with rheumatoid...
02/15/2011
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Department
Ibuprofen/Famotidine versus Ibuprofen Alone in Chronic NSAID Users
02/15/2011

Alice Goodman

Alice Goodman
A combination tablet dubbed HZT-501 reduces gastrointestinal ulcers overall in chronic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug users.
A combination tablet dubbed HZT-501 reduces gastrointestinal ulcers overall in chronic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug users.
A combination tablet dubbed...
02/15/2011
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Department
Uveitis: Dangerous and Costly
02/15/2011

Alice Goodman

Alice Goodman
Atlanta—Uveitis (eye inflammation) poses a substantial economic burden, and associated costs increase with the number of uveitis-related medical visits. In patients who develop uveitis-related blindness, direct and indirect costs are...
Atlanta—Uveitis (eye inflammation) poses a substantial economic burden, and associated costs increase with the number of uveitis-related medical visits. In patients who develop uveitis-related blindness, direct and indirect costs are...
Atlanta—Uveitis (eye...
02/15/2011
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Department
Rilonacept: A Novel Approach to Gout
02/15/2011

Alice Goodman

Alice Goodman
Ongoing treatment with rilonacept reduced gout flares during urate-lowering therapy, according to a phase 3 study reported at the ACR meeting.
Ongoing treatment with rilonacept reduced gout flares during urate-lowering therapy, according to a phase 3 study reported at the ACR meeting.
Ongoing treatment with...
02/15/2011
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Feature
One in 5 Young Adults with Chronic Lower Back Pain Actually Had Spondyloarthritis
02/15/2011

Alice Goodman

Alice Goodman
As many as 20% of patients treated by PCPs for chronic lower back pain may actually have spondyloarthritis and should be referred to a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment, according to a study presented at the ACR meeting.
As many as 20% of patients treated by PCPs for chronic lower back pain may actually have spondyloarthritis and should be referred to a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment, according to a study presented at the ACR meeting.
As many as 20% of patients...
02/15/2011
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Feature
Emerging Therapies for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
02/15/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Anaheim—Although there are a few targeted therapies available to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), they are not effective. However, researchers are working on new therapies that can be used alone or in combination with...
Anaheim—Although there are a few targeted therapies available to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), they are not effective. However, researchers are working on new therapies that can be used alone or in combination with...
Anaheim—Although there are a few...
02/15/2011
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Atorvastatin Is More Cost-Effective than Rosuvastatin or Simvastatin/Ezetimibe
02/15/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Anaheim—An analysis of 3-year patient drug costs for branded statin therapies found that patients taking atorvastatin were less costly for managed care health plans to cover than patients taking rosuvastatin or a combination of simvastatin...
Anaheim—An analysis of 3-year patient drug costs for branded statin therapies found that patients taking atorvastatin were less costly for managed care health plans to cover than patients taking rosuvastatin or a combination of simvastatin...
Anaheim—An analysis of 3-year...
02/15/2011
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Internal medicine resaerchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have proposed a collaborative model that coordinates primary care practitioners and hospitalists.
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