Variants in genes CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 encoding P450 enzymes can predict therapy response or failure in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer treated with tamoxifen, according to German researchers. Reuters Health Information
Assessing the complex geriatric patient and working with decision support systems were discussed at the recent 2007 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Medscape Pharmacists
Michael T. Compton, MD, MPH, reviews research highlights on contemporary and emerging schizophrenia treatment strategies from the American Psychiatric Association 161st Annual Meeting. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
The PDE4 inhibitor roflumilast reduces sputum neutrophil and eosinophil counts in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report in the December Thorax. Reuters Health Information
For patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and a performance status (PS) of 2, combination chemotherapy is superior to erlotinib therapy as initial treatment, according to a report in the February 20th Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
