Archive: 24/09/2015
Medications to treat opioid use disorders—new guideline from the American Society of Addiction Medicine
Medications play an important role in managing patients with opioid use disorders, but there are not enough physicians with the knowledge and ability to use these often-complex treatments. New evidence-based recommendations ...
Sep 24, 2015
Guideline released on minimally invasive procedure, EBUS-TBNA, to diagnose lung diseases
The American College of Chest Physicians announced the release of new clinical guidelines on endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA). The guideline, which applies to a common bronchoscopic ...
Sep 24, 2015
In-flight medical emergencies: What doctors and travelers must know
A medical emergency that strikes in mid-air is a scary prospect for any traveler, but it presents a particularly complex situation for physicians and other healthcare providers. In an instant, a doctor could go from nodding ...
Sep 24, 2015
New clinical trial at SLU treats preeclampsia in second-trimester pregnancies
Saint Louis University is participating in a Phase III clinical trial for a drug to treat early-onset preeclampsia in pregnant women that could increase the length of pregnancy, resulting in improved fetal outcomes and reduced ...
Sep 24, 2015
Inflammatory response may fan the flame of dietary fats' role in obesity-related diseases
An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake - a recognized risk factor for obesity-related disorders - and the development of diseases like type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis.
Sep 24, 2015