Phase II clinical trials involving cannabis-based drugs are to be conducted in the UK, News item 09 February 2013 Pages: 2 - 2
How best to change prescribing patterns in general practice? Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 3 - 3
Long-term use of β-blockers may substantially improve the left ventricular function and prognosis of patients with heart failure, Review 09 February 2013 Pages: 3 - 3
New model to determine best age to start lipid-lowering therapy Comment 09 February 2013 Pages: 3 - 3
Are current hepatitis B vaccines beginning to lose their efficacy Comment 09 February 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
Healthcare workers may need booster hepatitis B vaccination Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
There are insufficient data supporting the use of high dosages of antioxidants News item 09 February 2013 Pages: 4 - 4
Azithromycin, cefaclor preferable in difficult childhood infections Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
Levofloxacin-containing critical pathway for CAP cost saving Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 5 - 5
Anti-idiotype colorectal cancer vaccine 105AD7 immunogenic Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 6 - 6
Desloratadine − first clinical data in rhinitis revealed Meeting report 09 February 2013 Pages: 7 - 8
Pegvisomant shows potential in the treatment of acromegaly Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 9 - 9
Abciximab does not appear to prevent restenosis after coronary stent placement Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Concise melarsoprol schedule effective in trypanosomiasis Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Ketoconazole does not appear to be beneficial in acute lung injury or ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Mitoxantrone monotherapy appears to be an alternative to combination chemotherapy in patients with high-risk metastatic breast cancer Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Topotecan appears to be an effective salvage therapy in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 10 - 10
Delaying second-line rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapy can lead to disease activity that is more difficult to control Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 13 - 13
Terbinafine news from the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting report 09 February 2013 Pages: 14 - 15
Starting treatment of HIV-1 infection with a simple, but potent, antiretroviral regimen produces comparable virological results as those seen when starting therapy with more drugs Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 15 - 15
Discontinuation of secondary prophylaxis against opportunistic infections may be possible for patients with HIV infection who respond to HAART Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 16 - 16
Metrifonate in Alzheimer's disease: less caregiver burden Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 16 - 16
Montelukast shows potential for use in the prevention of migraine, Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 16 - 16
IM dexamethasone an effective option in paediatric asthma? Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 17 - 17
Oral controlled-release oxycodone is `an effective and safe treatment' in patients with moderate-to-severe pain Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 17 - 17
A flush solution containing antibacterials can reduce the incidence of catheter-related infections Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 18 - 18
Adjuvant therapy with bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin appears effective in testicular cancer, Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 18 - 18
Increases in serum creatinine levels may not preclude the use of ACE inhibitors in patients with renal insufficiency Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 18 - 18
NSAIDs may be beneficial in reducing the risk of bladder cancer, Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 18 - 18
Foscarnet plus ganciclovir shows efficacy in cytomegalovirus infections of the CNS in patients with HIV infection Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 19 - 19
IV propofol may be a new therapy option for patients with treatment-refractory migraine episodes, Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 19 - 19
Oral zidovudine prevents perinatal transmission of HIV? Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 19 - 19
Allopurinol may restore endothelial function to near-normal levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have mild hypertension, Clinical study 09 February 2013 Pages: 20 - 20
Fewer adverse effects with long-term celecoxib than ibuprofen and diclofenac Media release 09 February 2013 Pages: 20 - 20