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Olanzapine Long-Acting Injection (LAI) Efficacy And Safety Data Presented At American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
Eli Lilly and Company presented data on the short- and long-term efficacy and safety of olanzapine long-acting injection (LAI) in the treatment of adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Olanzapine LAI is an investigational formulation that combines the atypical antipsychotic Zyprexa(R) (olanzapine) with pamoic acid, allowing for the sustained delivery of olanzapine for up to four weeks.
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Low Blood Glucose Levels Do Not Explain Excess Deaths In Accord Trial
Low blood glucose levels do not explain the excess deaths seen in the intensive control group of the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial, according to a report presented here today at the American Diabetes Association"s 69th Scientific Sessions.
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Moderately Reduced Carbohydrate Diet Keeps People Feeling Full Longer
A modest reduction in the amount of carbohydrates eaten, without calorie restriction and weight loss, appears to increase a sense of fullness, which may help people eat less, a preliminary study found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society"s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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British Medical Association Voices Concerns About Plans For London Hospitals

Plans to replace London"s District General Hospitals with new local hospitals providing fewer services carry clinical risks and need more thought, the BMA says today. Under proposals from Healthcare for London, more patients would bypass their nearest hospital to attend new centralised specialist centres. While expressing support for the aspiration to improve healthcare in London, and welcoming many of the plans, the BMA"s response to the proposals raises concerns about local hospitals being downgraded. It warns that "although it may be beneficial for some patient conditions for a small number of patients to bypass local hospitals to specialist centres, this is not true for the majority of patients attending A&E". The downgrading of hospitals, coupled with a lack of nocturnal surgical cover for some services, would mean more critically ill patients being transferred at night, with implications for their safety, the response says. The BMA document argues that there needs to be more evidence, as well as detailed costings, before changes to London"s healthcare go ahead. It raises concerns that: - the needs of children who require surgery are not addressed adequately - the proposals could financially destabilise existing hospitals, as services are transferred to other clinical settings, reducing their income - the impact of the proposals on the education and training of doctors and other staff has not been assessed - it is unclear whether the new model is financially viable. Dr Kevin O"Kane, Chair of the BMA"s London Regional Council, says: "London doctors share the aspiration to improve health services, but we have significant concerns about these proposals. They"re not supported by enough evidence, they carry clinical risks, and they would leave the average London hospital with a very limited range of services." Dr Jonathan Fielden, Chairman of the BMA"s Consultants Committee, says: "We welcome plans to reform and update local services when they are in patients" best interests, based on solid evidence, and clinically led. In the current economic climate, we need to ensure that these plans both deliver high quality care, and represent value for money. Change is needed but the public needs to understand the profound implications of these plans for London." View the BMA"s full response to the consultation. British Medical Association


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