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In Pediatric Patients Sleep Disorders Are Largely Underdiagnosed
Primary care pediatricians may be under-diagnosing sleep disorders in children and teens, according to a research abstract presented on June 8 at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
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Illinois Public Health Director Presents At H1N1 Flu Preparedness Summit To Further Prepare For Possibility Of More Severe H1N1 Outbreak In The Fall
Speaking at a national summit this week on H1N1 flu preparedness, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, stressed the need to prepare for the possibility the fall flu season could be more severe than normal.
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Shire Presented Results Of A New Database Analysis On Lialda(R) (Mesalamine) And Other 5-ASAs For Ulcerative Colitis At Digestive Disease Week
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, presented the results of a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) persistency analysis entitled, "Twelve-month Persistence with 5-aminosalicylic Acid Therapy: Results from a Large Pharmacy Database," at Digestive Disease Week, on May 31, 2009. Results showed that after 12 months of therapy for continuing patients, 20 percent of Lialda patients were continually persistent, 9 percent of Asacol(R) (mesalamine) patients, 7 percent (250mg) and 10 percent (500mg) of Pentasa(R) (mesalamine) patients, 10 percent of balsalazide [combined results from generic balsalazide disodium and Colazal(R) (balsalazide disodium)] patients, and 10 percent (500mg) of Dipentum(R) (olsalazine sodium) patients were persistent. Continually persistent patients were defined as those who refilled their prescription within a period of up to twice the duration of the prescription that preceded the refill. Lialda is an FDA-approved, once-daily oral medication for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (UC). Safety and effectiveness of Lialda beyond eight weeks have not been established.
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Online Training For GP Teams Focuses On Care Plans For People With Intellectual Disability

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a new online learning activity designed to support general practitioners and other members of the general practice team in developing high quality care plans for people with intellectual disability, and in understanding eligibility requirements for Medicare-funded care plans. "For patients with intellectual disability care plans are a critical part of managing their health and well-being. This new education module, which is relevant to all members of the general practice team, takes a case-based approach to assisting patients to manage their health needs," said Dr Chris Mitchell, RACGP President, and GP in Northern NSW. "GPs are often the first point of contact within the health system for people with intellectual disability. Their health care needs are often complex; completing a care plan is an important part of ensuring these patients receive the care they need," said Dr Mitchell. This educational activity, developed with the support of the Australian Government and written by Monash University, Centre for Developmental Disability Health Victoria, is now available through the RACGP"s online education portal gplearning at http://www.gplearning.com.au. By completing this activity GPs can earn category 2 QA&CPD points. This module has been linked to the RACGP Curriculum for general practice learning objectives and is an ideal introduction for general practice registrars on best clinical practice in the management of intellectual disability. This activity is available online; GPs can complete this learning activity anywhere at any time. After working through this module participants should be able to: - Identify patients who would benefit from a care plan - Describe the requirements, structure and regulation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) care planning items - List the other professionals and services that could usefully contribute to the care plan and understand how to involve them - Prioritise management goals and use the structure of a care plan to contribute to meeting those goals - Describe how the routine use of care plans can help prevent potential health and well being problems from being missed. The activity forms part of an active learning module comprising six activities. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners


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