Dr. Daniel Clauw educates audience about the symptoms and differential diagnosis of fibromyalgia and discusses a multimodal approach for treating this condition. Medscape Rheumatology
Contrary to the recently proposed designation of the protein CD133 as a marker of colon cancer stem cells, CD133 is widely expressed by most cells, and both CD133+ and CD133– cells were able to generate tumors when transplanted into immunocompromised mice. Medscape Medical News
In his next videoblog for Medscape Gastroenterology, Dr. Johnson discusses the new updated guidelines on the restricted indications for use of antibiotics prior to GI procedures. Medscape Gastroenterology
Glutathione (GSH) is the first line of defense in the epithelial lining fluid of the lower respiratory tract. Can inhaling it improve respiratory conditions? Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM
A review by Marc C. Levesque, MD, PhD, of the major systemic manifestations of RA, including cardiovascular, hematologic, pulmonary, vascular, bone, and ocular diseases. Medscape Rheumatology
Results of a pilot study suggest major depression may be prevented in patients with head and neck cancers by prophylactic use of an antidepressant. Medscape Medical News
The authors review the typical presentation and provide suggested diagnostic tests and treatment of primary brain tumors in adults. Medscape Medical News
In a cross-sectional study, smoking was associated with reduced body mass index and body fat in patients with rheumatic arthritis and heavy smoking was associated with lower muscle mass. Medscape Medical News
These interactive patient case simulations explore the management of multiple myeloma in a variety of clinical situations. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
