Check out the newly released update to the National Cancer Comprehensive Network Breast Cancer Guideline, available for the first time on Medscape. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
A review shows that a short course (3 days) of antibiotic therapy for community-acquired pneumonia is equally as effective as 5 days, both for amoxicillin and cotrimoxazole. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that a single subjective question may be an effective screening tool for excessive daytime sleepiness and may be easy to use for clinicians who do not specialize in sleep medicine. Medscape Medical News
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules (Vyvanse) and sumatriptan plus naproxen sodium tablets (Treximet). Medscape Medical News
Observational follow-up from the Trials of Hypertension Prevention showed that a reduction in salt intake could reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by 25%. Medscape Medical News
The overexpression of ODC1 was shown to be associated with poor outcomes in childhood neuroblastoma and could represent an important therapeutic target. Medscape Medical News
Psychiatric comorbidities are common in patients with restless legs syndrome. This article highlights key issues related to the diagnosis and management of these patients. Medscape Family Medicine
A large phase 3 trial has been stopped early because interim results suggest that the addition of sorafenib to carboplatin and paclitaxel is detrimental in some patients. Medscape Medical News
A high intake of dietary lignans was found to improve survival in postmenopausal breast cancer patients, although no association was seen in premenopausal women. Archivio italiano di urologia
A Canadian study shows that survivors of cancer have low levels of physical activity and high levels of obesity and that counseling on exercise and diet is warranted in this patient group. Medscape Medical News
