January, 2012:

• RECALL: Renastart Medical Food Cans Incorrectly Labeled
• Kalydeco Approved to Treat Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
• High-Fiber Diet May Not Lower Risk of Diverticulosis
• Fructose Linked to Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Teens
• Site of Fatty Acid Storage in the Body Varies With Activity
• Physician Overweight/Obesity Impacts Obesity Care
• Similar Morbidity for Robotic, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
• Warm Saline Enhances Shoulder Tendinitis Treatment
• Phase 2 Trial of AGS-003 with Sunitinib for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
• NDA Accepted for Gattex for Adult Short Bowel Syndrome
• Jentadueto Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
• Hi-Tech Pharmacal Receives FDA Approval for Lorazepam Oral Concentrate
• Antiretroviral Medications Linked to Cleft Deformities
• Erivedge Approved for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Meta-Analysis: Statin Therapy Equally Effective in Women, Men
• FDA Approves Lannett's ANDA Supplement for Phentermine HCl Capsules
• Fever, Epidural Combo Ups Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
• More Research Needed on Weaning of Addicted Infants
• Eye Contact Abnormal in Infants at Risk for Autism
• Disc Degeneration More Likely in Overweight, Obese Adults
• Differing Arm Blood Pressure Linked to Vascular Disease, Death
• Lannett Receives FDA Approval for HCTZ 12.5mg Capsules
• RECALL: Treanda Recalled Due to Particulate Matter in Vial
• Tisseel Gains Indication for General Hemostasis in Surgery
• Bydureon Approved for Once-Weekly Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
• Isoflurane Harmful to Mitochondrial Function in Mice
• Self-Rated Health Status Predicts Mortality Among CVD Patients
• Inlyta Approved for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
• Steroid-Sparing Renal Transplant Yields Successful Outcomes
• Warfarin Use Lowers Mortality in Septuagenarians With A-Fib
• NDA Accepted for Bosutinib for Previously Treated Ph+ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
• Phase 2 Trial Update of Adcetris in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
• ACE Inhibitors Not Linked to Improved Outcomes After ACS
• Anaphylactic Shock After Immunizations Is Rare
• Positive Affirmation Improves Medication Adherence
• Exposure to Iodinated Contrast Media Affects Thyroid Function
• Phase 3 Study of Tysabri for Secondary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
• Phase 2 Trial Update of ADXS-HPV in Recurrent/Refractory Cervical Cancer
• Phase 3 Study Update of Tasimelteon for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
• Keppra Gains Indication for Infants and Children with Partial Onset Seizures
• Sildenafil Shows Potential for Lymphatic Malformations
• Risk-Factor Burden Impacts Lifetime Risk of Cardio Disease
• Phase 2 Study of CMX001 for Prophylaxis of Cytomegalovirus in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
• Foods Fried in Olive Oil Not Linked to Heart Disease
• Vytorin Labeling Updated to Include New Study Data in CKD Patients
• Fast Track Designation for NBI-98854 for Neuroleptic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia
• Perfluorinated Compounds Reduce Immunity in Children
• Picato Gel Approved for Actinic Keratoses
• Lansoprazole Does Not Improve Asthma Control in Children
• Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Phase 3 Study Update of Regorafenib for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
• National Adolescent Hep A Vaccine Coverage Is Low
• Orphan Drug Designation for Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• Premixed Levetiracetam Available in Ready-to-Administer IV Bags
• Cefazolin 2g Formulation Approved
• Additional Route of Administration Approved for Velcade
• Chlorhexidine Erases More of Preoperative Skin Markings
• Sleep Disturbance Linked to Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
• Inadequate Hep B Vaccinations for High-Risk Adults
• Dosing Errors Occur With IV Acetaminophen in Children
• Perrigo Confirms Filing of Generic Version of Astepro Nasal Spray
• B-Nexa Prenatal Vitamin with B Vitamins and Ginger for Nausea and Vomiting Available
• Tysabri Labeling to Include Anti-JCV Antibody Status as PML Risk Factor; Stratify JCV Antibody ELISA Test Approved
• SSRIs Increase Fall Risk in Elderly Dementia Patients
• Neuromodulators Reduce Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Cancer Prevention Guidelines Updated
• No Autoimmune Safety Signal for Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine
• Calcium Associated With Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
• ASCO: Regorafenib Improves Survival in Metastatic CRC
• Warfarin Patients With Head Trauma Need Second CT Scan
• Long-Term Adalimumab Safe, Effective for Psoriasis
• Contraceptives Eschewed by Half of Teenage Mothers
• Sexual Activity Safe for Most Cardiovascular Disease Patients
• Worse Outcomes for Stroke Patients With Delirium
• BRAF & MEK Inhibitor May Help Avoid Cutaneous Carcinomas
• Upper Normal BP Increases Risk for A-Fib in Men
• Chronic Hepatitis C May Benefit From New Antivirals
• FIRST Omeprazole and FIRST Lansoprazole Compounding Kits Available
• New Formulations of Viread Approved for Children with HIV-1
• Bevacizumab Combo Improves Colorectal Cancer Survival
• Circulating Tumor Cells Predict Small-Cell Lung CA Prognosis
• Dual Inhibition of HER2 Beats Single Agent in Breast Cancer
• Hylase Wound Gel Available
• ROR2 ID'd As Novel Biomarker of Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
• Meningitis B Vaccine Immunogenic in Adolescents
• GE100 Blood Glucose Monitoring System Available
• Patients With Breast Cancer Lack Knowledge of the Disease
• Platelet Inhibition Maintained With Pre-CABG Cangrelor
• Voraxaze Approved to Treat Methotrexate Toxicity
• No Long-Term Benefit of Caffeine for Apnea in Preemies
• Watson Launches Vestura, Generic Version of Yaz
• MetroGel 1% Now Available in a Pump
• Low Doses of Insulin Induce an Elastogenic Effect
• Phase 2 Study of Tivantinib for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Phase 3 Study of Avanafil for Erectile Dysfunction
• Untreated Sleep Apnea Linked to Cardio Mortality in Women
• Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce COPD Exacerbations
• Additional Mutations Identified in Relapse-Specific AML
• No Mortality Benefit for Annual Prostate Cancer Screening
• Maternal Asthma Meds Not Linked to Most Birth Defects
• Antiestrogens May Counter Increased Skin Cancer Risk
• Hyaluronic Acid Similar to Placebo for Ankle Arthritis
• Change in Bone Scan Index Predicts Prostate CA Survival
• Practice Differs for Cardiac Screening in ADHD Treatment
• Varicose Veins Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Scaly Scalp Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Psoriasis Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Eczema Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Athlete's Foot Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Maternal Antidepressants Up Infant Pulmonary Hypertension
• Adcetris Prescribing Information Updated
• Take Our Survey and You Could Win an iPad 2
• SAFETY ALERT: Guidance Issued for Recall on Polymyxin B and Vecuronium
• GLP-1R Agonists Found Effective for Weight Loss
• Physical Activity in Work or Leisure Tied to Lower MI Risk
• Prasco Launches Authorized Generic of Carbatrol
• Lidocaine Plus Heparin Provides Fast Relief of Pain, Urgency of Interstitial Cystitis
• Subclinical Tachyarrhythmias Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
• Single Oral Azithromycin Dose Effective for Yaws
• Hypertension Registry IDs Features of Pediatric HTN
• Complications Increase With Delay of BP Control in Diabetes
• Tourette Syndrome Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Multiple Sclerosis Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Polyps Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Gallstones Patient Information Fact Sheet
• No Rise in Intussusception After Rotavirus Shot Revival
• Diverticulitis and Diverticular Disease Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Resubmitted NDA Accepted for Lorcaserin for Weight Management
• Benefit of Aspirin in Primary Prevention Questioned
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy Doesn't Avert Smoking Relapse
• Colorectal Cancer Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Transdermal Nicotine May Benefit Cognitive Impairment
• Memantine Has No Impact on Cognition in Down's Syndrome
• Too High, Too Low Serum Potassium Linked to Mortality
• Huntington's Disease Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Epilepsy Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Sleep Disorders Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Schizophrenia Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Parkinson's Disease Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Narcolepsy Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Depression Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Long-Term Prognostic Value of Dobutamine Stress Echo Limited
• A Broken Heart Does Increase Heart Attack Risk
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Testicular Cancer Patient Information Fact Sheet
• OneTouch VerioIQ System Blood Glucose Monitor Available
• Urinary Incontinence Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Statins Increase Diabetes Risk for Postmenopausal Women
• Ulcerative Colitis Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Hemorrhoids Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Erectile Dysfunction Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Osteoarthritis Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Rilonacept Reduces Gout Flares During Acute Urate Lowering Therapy
• Ped Heart Surgery Deaths Higher at Low Volume Centers
• SAFETY ALERT: Packaging Errors for Opiate Products from Endo by Novartis Consumer Health
• sBLA Submitted for Gammagard Liquid for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
• RECALL: Novartis Recalls Select Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin, and Gas-X Prevention Products
• Onfi Available for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
• Frequent Aspirin Use Linked to Aging Macular Disorder
• Phase 3 Study of Posidur for Post-Op Pain Relief
• Intrapartum Antibiotics Reduce Infant Strep B Infection Globally
• Novel Hepatitis C Vaccine Induces T Cell Responses
• Epilepsy, HIV Drug Combination Therapies Require Caution
• Fast Track Designation for AC607 for Acute Kidney Injury
• Vaccine Helps Prevent HSV-1 Genital Disease and Infection
• Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Montelukast Doesn't Cut Upper Respiratory Infection Incidence
• Sciatica Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Migraine Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Gout Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Back Pain Patient Information Fact Sheet
• Actavis Launches Generic Version of Ritalin LA
• Orphan Drug Designation for HT-100 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Epidural Steroids Temporarily Up Blood Glucose in Diabetes
• Expanded Label for Berinert Approved
• Hormone Receptor Levels Predict Trastuzumab Effect
• FDA Approves Single REMS for Transmucosal Immediate-Release Fentanyl Products
• Phase 3 Study of Tivozanib for Advanced Renal Cell Cancer
• Prevnar 13 Approved for Pneumonia Immunization in Adults ≥50 Years