A randomized controlled trial shows no detectable effect of ciclesonide on growth velocity in children with asthma, even at the highest dosage, which may ease concerns about systemic adverse events. Medscape Medical News
In women with metastatic breast cancer who progressed on trastuzumab, continuing trastuzumab and adding lapatinib improved overall survival for the first time in this patient population. Medscape Medical News
A new cohort study from the United Kingdom shows that maternal (but not paternal) use of tobacco during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for psychotic symptoms in their children. Medscape Medical News
The largest randomized controlled trial evaluating mind-body therapy in MS to date is providing class 3 evidence the intervention improves quality of life. Medscape Medical News
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has released 2 new guideline documents, 1 providing a new definition of transient ischemic attacks and advocating urgent treatment and the other giving a green light to use of telemedicine consults in acute stroke assessment. Medscape Medical News