What's New in October: STAT!Ref Supplemental Updates

AHFS Drug Information®

©2009 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Authors/Editors: Gerald K. McEvoy, Pharm.D. and Elaine K. Snow, B.S. Pharm.

With the 2009 edition, the American Hospital Formulary Service® (AHFS™) marks over 50 years of continuous publication by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Each year, an average of over 60% of AHFS content is revised to help you provide the most accurate recommendations for your patients’ drug therapy.

AHFS references are evidence-based and peer-reviewed, compiled without the influence of manufacturers, insurers, regulators or other interested parties. No other drug information sources can make this claim.

AHFS DI has been designated as an official compendium by the US Congress.

AHFS DI contains information from medical literature and expert advice from over 500 medical scientists, physicians, pharmacists, pharmacologists and other professionally qualified individuals that goes beyond FDA-approved labeling.

What's New in October 2009

New Monographs:

• Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine Inactivated
• Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine Live Intranasal
• Regadenoson
• Sinecatechins

Revised Monographs:

• Adalimumab
• Aldesleukin
• Atorvastatin
• Carbamazepine
• Certolizumab Pegol
• Daunorubicin
• Delavirdine
• Didanosine
• Enfuvirtide
• Etanercept
• Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
• Hepatitis B Vaccine Recombinant
• Ibritumomab
• Imatinib
• Indinavir
• Infliximab
• Influenza Virus Vaccine Inactivated
• Influenza Virus Vaccine Live Intranasal
• Irbesartan
• Lopinavir and Ritonavir
• Natalizumab
• Nevirapine
• Olmesartan
• Oseltamivir
• Promethazine
• Promethazine (Antihistamine)
• Saquinavir
• Sitagliptin
• Stavudine
• Valsartan

Medical Letter® On Drugs and Therapeutics, The

©2009-1995 The Medical Letter, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Mark Arbramwicz, MD et. al.

The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics is an independent, nonprofit publication that offers unbiased critical evaluations of drugs for physicians and other members of the health professions. This resource evaluates virtually all new drugs and also reviews older drugs when important new information becomes available on their usefulness or adverse effects. It is only available to single users online and covers the period from 1995-2008.*

What's New for October 19, 2009, Issue 1323

Generic Drugs Revisited [51:1323]

Degarelix (Firmagon) for Prostate Cancer [51:1323]

Recombinant Human Antithrombin (ATryn) [51:1323]

ACP Journal Club

©2009 by the American College of Physicians

Authors/Editors: Brian Haynes, MD, PhD

ACP Journal Club, published by the American College of Physicians, is the quintessential EBM journal, and is often positioned near the top of the EBM pyramid.

The combination of ACP Journal Club and PIER provides us with the potential to deliver an EBM product that is superior to competitive offerings. ACP Journal Club is published 6 times per year.

Purpose of ACP Journal Club: "ACP Journal Club's general purpose is to select from the biomedical literature articles that report original studies and systematic reviews that warrant immediate attention by physicians attempting to keep pace with important advances in internal medicine. These articles are summarized in value-added abstracts and commented on by clinical experts."

What's New in October 2009 - Volume 151, Number 4

Therapeutics

Review: Preoperative smoking cessation interventions reduce postoperative complications Adding prompt revascularization to medical therapy did not reduce mortality or CV events in patients with type 2 diabetes and CAD Minimally invasive and conventional glucose monitoring did not differ for long-term glycemic control in insulin-treated diabetes Rosiglitazone was noninferior to metformin plus sulfonylurea for CV events but increased risk for HF and fractures in type 2 diabetes Graduated compression stockings did not prevent deep venous thrombosis after stroke and increased skin complications Review: Evidence for the effectiveness of nonsurgical interventions for low back pain and radiculopathy is limited Review: Evidence for the effectiveness of surgery for low back pain, radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis is limited Quadrivalent HPV vaccine reduced risk for HPV infection and related disease in women 24 to 45 years of age Review: Amiodarone reduces risk for sudden cardiac death but not all-cause mortality in cardiomyopathy Review: Statins reduce mortality and cardiovascular events in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease

Diagnosis Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography is the most accurate noninvasive imaging technique for carotid stenosis

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STAT!Ref New Edition and Supplemental Updates

New Edition:

Current Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery.

13th Ed. ©2010 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Gerard M. Doherty

To-the-point information on more than 1000 diseases and disorders surgeons are most likely to encounter. Authoritative, concise and completely current, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery features:

•Wide-ranging coverage that encompasses general surgery and all the important subspecialties including otolaryngology, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery and pediatrics

•References linked to recent journal articles

•Logical quick-find organization made even more accessible by a comprehensive index

•More than 600 informative photographs and illustrations

•Detailed treatment algorithms

•NEW Chapter on Training, Communication, Professionalism and Systems-Based Practice

•Completely rewritten chapters on Wound Healing, Anesthesia, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, The Heart, Neurosurgery, Gynecology and Orthopedics

•Formerly called, "Current Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment"

Supplemental Updates:

AAFP Conditions A to Z

©2009 American Academy of Family Physicians

Authors/Editors: American Academy of Family Physicians

AAFP Conditions A to Z is a handy patient-information tool that’s been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP is a national medical organization representing more than 93,700 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students.

Common conditions, treatments and health tips are presented concisely and informatively, and listed alphabetically or cross-searched in STAT!Ref online. Print the information for your patients to enhance understanding and health promotion.

ACP PIER®: Physicians' Information and Education Resource

©2009 ACP PIER: American College of Physicians

Authors/Editors: ACP PIER: American College of Physicians (ACP) © 2008 by the American College of Physicians

PIER© is a collection of over 400 evidence summaries published by the American College of Physicians. Each module provides authoritative guidance to improve the quality of care. Important features of PIER include:

•Truly evidenced-based

•Defines the current standard of care

•Frequently updated (Monthly Content Updates and Module Additions)

•Consistently structured for rapid access

•Search or browse by organ system

•Integrated drug reference (AHFS DI Essentials) Topics are selected by ACP based upon prevalence in clinical settings.

Evidence is then gathered by literature review and evaluated based on formal criteria. The level of evidence for each recommendation is displayed clearly within the application. PIER also includes topics in complementary and alternative medicine, ethical and legal issues, and procedures.

Medical Letter® On Drugs and Therapeutics, The

©2009-1995 The Medical Letter, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Mark Arbramwicz, MD et. al.

The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics is an independent, nonprofit publication that offers unbiased critical evaluations of drugs for physicians and other members of the health professions. This resource evaluates virtually all new drugs and also reviews older drugs when important new information becomes available on their usefulness or adverse effects. It is only available to single users online and covers the period from 1995-2008

AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Gerald K. McEvoy, Pharm.D.

AHFS DI® Essentials™ offers healthcare professionals easy access to knowledge that is critical at the point of care. Essentials™ monographs draw on the meticulously evidence-based guidelines in the full AHFS DI® database, distilling essential information on prescription and key over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in an easy-to-use and highly structured outline format.

New Title, New Edition and Supplemental Updates for October

New Title:

Walker's Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease

5th Ed. ©2008 B.C. Decker, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Ronald E., M.D. Kleinman, Oliver-jean Goulet, Giorgina Mieli-vergani, Ian R., M.D. Sanderson, and Philip M. Sherman

The revision of this definitive reference work (in two volumes) is dedicated to the maintenance of a comprehensive approach to the practice of Pediatric Gastroenterology. This fifth edition was extensively reviewed to assess the continuing relevance and as a result, the size and content of various sections have been modified and new chapters have been added. Each author, selected because of particular expertise in the field, has provided an authoritative and comprehensive account of his/her topic.

Chapters have been reorganized such that normal anatomy, physiology, biochemistry is followed by pathology and disease states with diagnosis and treatment. It added emphasis on the genetic and molecular biology that underpins pathological states. The resource fully covers the syllabus necessary for pediatric gastroenterologists in training, not only in North America, but throughout the world. It is regularly updated, with assessment of the quality of the chapters on each new edition.

New Edition:

Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist

3rd Ed. ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Mea A. Weinberg, D.M.D., M.S.D., R.Ph., Cheryl Westphal, R.D.H., M.S., Stuart J. Froum, D.D.S., Milton Palat, D.D.S., J.D., Robert Schoor, D.D.S.

Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist is a classic title anchored in evidence-based learning, providing students simple explanations of many of the complexities of the dental disease process and providing clear links back to practical aspects of therapy. It has been written in an attempt to make the professions’ understanding of periodontal diseases accessible to the dental hygiene student, the practicing dental hygienist and the dentist needing to update their knowledge through a concise synopsis of clinical periodontics.

New to this edition are Rapid Dental Hints that remind readers about key information or tasks that should be performed related to the condition or topic that is discussed. Fun Facts also provide a mental break for readers by providing interesting “gee whiz” information. For dental hygienists and general dentists.

Supplemental Updates:

Review of Natural Products

©2009 by Facts and Comparisons, A Wolters Kluwer Company

Authors/Editors: Ara DerMarderosian, PhD & John A. Beutler, PhD As natural products continue to rise in popularity, there is an increased need for unbiased, accurate, scientifically based information on these products. The Review of Natural Products, already well established and highly regarded as a publication to meet this need, has been revised significantly to prove even more useful to health care professionals. Clinical information has been added and highlighted in all of the monographs so users can find critical information quickly. What's New in October 2009:

NEW MONOGRAPHS:

Bugleweed, Buplerum, Capsicum Peppers, and Pumpkin 

REVISED MONOGRAPHS:

Lecithin and Poison Ivy

ACP Medicine

©2009 BC Decker

Authors: David C. Dale, M.D., Daniel D. Federman, M.D., M.A.C.P.

ACP Medicine is the first comprehensive reference to carry the name of the American College of Physicians. Developed to help busy physicians keep up with changing guidelines in primary care, ACP Medicine is a continually updated, evidence-based reference of internal medicine.

August 2009 featured updates in Neurology, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology and Oncology.

ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice

©2009 B.C. Decker

Authors/Editors: Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S., Douglas W. Wilmore, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Published by B.C. Decker in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), this continually updated reference, noted for its problem solving approach and numerous illustrations, is geared to the surgeon in practice. Master surgeons outline their preferred core general surgical procedure techniques.

Updates for August 2009 include Thorax, Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen, and Vascular System

INFECTIOUS DISEASES: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

©2007 WebMD Inc.

Authors/Editors: David C. Dale, M.D.

This resource, derived from ACP Medicine, provides practical guidance on a wide range of infectious diseases such as upper respiratory infections, STDs and meningitis as well as viral, bacterial and fungal infections. It includes more than 4,000 focused, practical and current recommendations in addition to halftone and color illustrations.

August 2009 has an update in Lyme Disease and Other Spirochetal Zoonoses