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News

Significant Results for Budesonide Foam in Ulcerative Proctitis, Proctosigmoiditis

Salix announced the outcome and completion of two Phase 3 studies which evaluated the efficacy and safety of budesonide foam in the treatment of active mild to moderate ulcerative proctitis or ulcerative proctosigmoiditis.

FDA-Approved Morning Sickness Drug Now Available

Diclegis (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine HCl; Duchesnay USA) delayed-release tablets are now available across the country.

In Obese, Weight Loss Improves Reflux Symptoms

Obese and overweight adults can improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease by losing weight, while regaining even small amounts of weight can worsen symptoms.

Vitamin D May Be Beneficial in Crohn's Disease

For patients with stable Crohn's disease, vitamin D supplementation is associated with improvements in hand-grip strength, fatigue, and quality of life.

Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis

The FDA has approved Simponi (golimumab for subcutaneous injection; Janssen Biotech) to induce and maintain clinical response in adults with ulcerative colitis.

Featured courses from mycme

Evolving Issues and Therapies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease A Primary Care Update External web site

This CME activity will review evidence-based guidelines for treating IBD and ways to help patients adhere to treatment regimens.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Paid Activity

Assessment and Management of the Patient with Diarrhea Pharmacology Credit External web site

This activity will present the diagnostic and treatment approaches to acute and chronic diarrhea including the basic pharmacotherapy for treating the patient with diarrhea. It is accredited for 1.00 CNE credit of which 0.50 is pharmacology credit.

1.00 CE for Nurses

Trauma in pregnancy Diagnosis and management of two patients in one Eosinophilic esophagitis A practical primer for an atypical disease External web site

This activity is taken from the May 2013 issue of JAAPA. It includes the CME articles "Trauma in pregnancy: Diagnosis and management of two patients in one" and "Eosinophilic esophagitis: A practical primer for an atypical disease." Please note that both topics are included in the post-test.

1.00 AAPA Category I CME Credit