Top stories in health and medicine, October 1, 2014

From MedPage Today: Targeted Drugs Build on Efficacy Record in Melanoma. Targeted therapy solidified and clarified its role in the treatment of advanced melanoma, as studies showed superiority over chemotherapy, and that two targeted drugs outperform one. Fish Oil Flops Again in Afib Study. High-dose fish oil failed to reduce atrial fibrillation (Afib) recurrence in patients with a history of Afib who were not receiving conventional antiarrhythmic therapy. AAN Warns Against Opioids in Chronic Noncancer Pain. The risks of opioids far outweigh their benefits in chronic pain conditions such as headache, fibromyalgia, and lower back pain, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Neurology. Turbulent Times for Accountable Care Organizations. Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are still feeling their way in the Medicare program, although experts say newly released financial results suggest that the potential for cost savings is there. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Uncategorized Cancer Heart Pain management Source Type: blogs