In patients with stage III colon cancer who are receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, a family history of colorectal cancer was associated with significantly decreased cancer recurrence and mortality. Medscape Medical News
An Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality study suggests that, contrary to reports from earlier studies, use of antidepressants in elderly patients does not increase the risk for pneumonia. Medscape Medical News
Using evidence-based medicine, interpret the safety data on TNF antagonists to help guide decision-making in the use of these agents for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Drs. Tan and Saab discuss when to start therapy for HBV; Dr. Reau reviews the role of monotherapy vs combination therapy; and Dr. Tran explores issues relevant to the Asian population. Medscape Gastroenterology
Three new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology review the use of botulinum neurotoxin in spasticity, movement disorders, and autonomic disorders and pain. Medscape Medical News