Allergy & Clinical Immunology News CME/CE

• FDA Approvals: Elitek, Fluarix, Votrient CME/CE The FDA has approved an expanded indication for rasburicase intravenous infusion, a pediatric use of a trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine, and pazopanib tablets for advanced renal cell carcinoma.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Thiopurine Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Risk for Lymphoproliferative Disorders CME In a prospective observational cohort study, patients receiving thiopurines for inflammatory bowel disease had an increased risk for the development of lymphoproliferative disorders.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Prophylactic Acetaminophen Before Vaccination in Infants Reduces Vaccine Response CME A new study shows that the antipyretic acetaminophen may interfere with the efficacy of vaccines and suggests that their use should not be routinely recommended.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Herpes Zoster Attacks Increase Stroke Risk By 30% CME A new epidemiologic study shows that the risk for stroke increases after a zoster attack (shingles) by 30% and by up to 4-fold when the attack involves the eye.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Most Patients With Vaccine Allergy May Be Safely Vaccinated CME A practice parameter also recommends that patients with suspected allergy to vaccines or vaccine components be evaluated by an allergist or immunologist.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Participate in Exercise Programs CME A Cochrane review suggests that aerobic capacity training with muscle strength training is safe and effective and should be recommended as routine practice in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• FDA Approvals: Tamiflu, Stelara, Folotyn CME/CE The FDA has approved use of oseltamivir phosphate 12-mg/mL oral suspension, ustekinumab subcutaneous injection, and accelerated approval and orphan drug status for pralatrexate injection.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Guidelines Issued for Cardiovascular Risk Management in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis CME The European League Against Rheumatism has issued 10 recommendations for cardiovascular risk management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Live Attenuated Flu Vaccine May Be Less Effective Than Inactivated Flu Vaccine CME In the 2007-2008 flu season, the inactivated vaccine was more effective than the live attenuated vaccine in preventing laboratory-confirmed symptomatic influenza A (mostly H3N2) in healthy adults.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Flu Vaccine May Protect Against MI CME A protective effect was seen in patients with established cardiovascular disease. Whether vaccination is protective in people with no vascular disease is less clear, a new review suggests.
  Heartwire CME, September 2009
• FDA Approvals: H1N1 Vaccine, Ova1, Vibativ CME/CE The FDA has approved 4 vaccines against the 2009 H1N1 virus, a blood test to detect ovarian cancer, and telavancin to treat MRSA skin infections.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• New Guidelines Issued for Immunization of Infants, Children, Teens, Adults CME/CE An Expert Panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America has prepared these updated, evidence-based guidelines, which replace the previous guidelines published in 2002.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Flu Recommendations CME/CE The AAP has updated current recommendations for routine use of trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine and antiviral medications for the prevention and treatment of influenza in children.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• FDA Approvals: Azelastine, Guanfacine, Valganciclovir CME/CE The FDA has approved an expanded indication for valganciclovir, guanfacine, and azelastine.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Large Waist Size Linked to Asthma in Women CME In the California Teachers Study cohort, a large waist was associated with increased asthma prevalence, even among women considered to have normal body weight.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Asthma Education May Improve Outcomes of Children With Asthma CME In a randomized controlled trial, education about asthma, especially in a small-group, interactive format, improved clinically important outcomes and overall care of children with asthma.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• FDA Approvals: Hiberix, Sabril, Extavia CME/CE The FDA has approved a Haemophilus influenza type b vaccine for children, vigabatrin for infantile spasms, and a new brand of interferon beta-1b for treating multiple sclerosis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• ACIP Issues Guidelines for Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine CME/CE he Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has provided recommendations regarding the use of vaccine against infection with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• Stepped Intervention May Improve Preventive Care and Immunization Rates in Disadvantaged Children CME In a randomized controlled trial, a stepped intervention of tracking and case management improved these outcomes in a population of high-risk urban infants of low socioeconomic status.
  Medscape Medical News CME, August 2009
• New CDC Recommendation: All Children Should Receive Annual Seasonal Flu Vaccines CME/CE The CDC upgrades its recommendation from advisement to full recommendation for annual seasonal flu vaccine for all children aged 6 months to 18 years.
  Medscape Medical News CME, July 2009