Diabetes screening different for patients on prednisolone 20 Feb 2012 0 comments Rheumatology patients taking prednisolone long-term should be screened for diabetes using an oral glucose tolerance test, Australian experts say.
Shock jock costs Sanofi for drug mention 20 Feb 2012 0 comments A shock jock radio interview which promoted the osteoporosis drug Actonel EC has landed its maker with a $40,000 fine.
Ban on painkillers stalled 20 Feb 2012 0 comments The ban on two painkillers containing dextropropoxyphene has been stalled pending an appeal from the drugs' manufacturer.
Leflunomide not a ‘major’ teratogen: study 13 Feb 2012 0 comments Leflunomide is not a ‘major’ human teratogen according to new US research funded by its manufacturer Sanofi-aventis.
Diclofenac linked to C. difficile diarrhoea 6 Feb 2012 0 comments The NSAID diclofenac may be linked to an "exponential" increase in the incidence of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea among primary care patients, a UK study suggests.
Placebo adherence saves lives? 6 Feb 2012 0 comments Trial participants who conscientiously take their placebos die less than those who have worse adherence to placebos – and the association resists being explained away by confounding.
Extended PBS listing for fosamax 6 Feb 2012 0 comments All alendronate formulations are now available on the PBS for patients with osteoporosis aged 70 years or older with a BMD T-score -2.5 or less and no prior fracture.
Granulomas an unrecognised side effect of anti-TNFs 30 Jan 2012 0 comments Doctors should consider granuloma development in RA patients with unexplained extra-articular manifestations who are taking anti-TNFs, Sydney rheumatologists have advised.
Vitamin D advised with steroids 16 Jan 2012 0 comments Most patients taking steroids have suboptimal vitamin D levels and should take supplements to prevent drug-induced osteoporosis, Australian experts advise.
Clinicians call for urgent action to reduce brand name confusion 12 Dec 2011 0 comments Urgent action is needed to highlight the active ingredients on medicines on packaging in order to reduce confusion by both patients and prescribers, experts say.
