Dr. Maurie Markman looks at the recent FDA approval of vemurafenib for melanoma and considers its potential impact on future genomic clinical trials, drug costs, and more. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Warfarin use does not appear to increase the risk of osteoporosis in elderly men, according to a report in the July issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Reuters Health Information
In this video blog, Dr. Lieberman comments on a recent study in the Lancet that investigates the long-term contribution of antipsychotic drugs to mortality in patients with schizophrenia. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
Linezolid appears to be a safe and effective treatment for step-down or compassionate use therapy in pediatric patients with drug-resistant Gram-positive bone and joint infections. Reuters Health Information
Sleeping problems at ages 2 to 4 years are associated with an increased risk of becoming obese in young adulthood, according to a prospective birth cohort study. Reuters Health Information
