Fwd: iPad App Updates - April 2012

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From: Medscape Mobile <Medscape_Mobile@mp.medscape.com>
Date: 5 May, 2012 4:07:38 AM PDT
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Subject: iPad App Updates - April 2012
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Clinical Reference Updates - April 2012    Medscape App for iPad® April 2012 Summary • 424 diseases & conditions updated • 300 drug monographs updated • 2 new drug monographs added Review the latest updates to our Medscape App for iPad. Simply hit "Update Now" when prompted in the app to get the latest information available. Featured Content of the Month - Alzheimer Disease This month we bring you an expanded and comprehensive collection of 16 Alzheimer Disease topics that have been updated with the most recent developments from the medical literature. These topics give you access to the latest information about the presentation, differentials, and treatment options for this condition. Alzheimer Disease topics include: Alzheimer Disease - the primary topic includes the latest developments in genomics, including guidelines for genetic testing Mild Cognitive Impairment - provides new details on the presentation, workup, and prognosis for this condition Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia - discusses the current developments in genetics and investigational treatments currently being used Alzheimer Disease Imaging - offers information on the use of various imaging techniques for early and specific recognition of Alzheimer disease New Drug Monographs beclomethasone, intranasal (QNASL) New dry powder intranasal corticosteroid indicated for seasonal or perennial allergic and nonallergic rhinitis peginesatide (Omontys) New once-monthly pegylated erythropoiesis-stimulating agent to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease SEE MORE > Drug Monograph Updates rotigotine (Neupro) New indications and dosage regimens for advanced stage idiopathic Parkinson disease and moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome florbetapir F 18 (AMYViD) New FDA-approved radioactive diagnostic for PET brain imaging of beta-amyloid neuritic plaques in adults being evaluated for cognitive decline (including Alzheimer disease) SEE MORE > Practice Changing Updates Our app is continually being updated with information on new FDA drug approvals, clinical updates from over 300 medical journals, and updated clinical guidelines to help you stay informed and make the best decisions in the treatment of your patients. Here are this month's featured updates: Parkinson Disease - Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation may be effective in improving specific types of pain related to Parkinson disease, such as musculoskeletal pain and dystonic pain. Testicular Cancer - Intraoperative testicular and paratesticular frozen section assessments may successfully identify benign lesions and thus prevent unnecessary orchiectomy. Tips & Tricks Access our Clinical Reference with no Internet Connection! Tap "Update" on our Medscape App home screen > Tap "Download Clinical Reference" > Tap "Continue" once installation is complete Rate Us in iTunes® Share with colleagues your experience using Medscape's free iPad app. Take me to the iTunes Store > Need Help? Contact Medscape Member Support We're here to help answer any questions you have about our Medscape app. We'll gladly walk you through how to use all of our features too. By email: medscapemobilesupport@webmd.net By phone: 888-506-6098 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm EST) Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Content purchased from the iTunes Store is for personal lawful use only. Unsubscribe from Medscape Mobile emails  |  Unsubscribe from all Medscape from WebMD newsletters Medscape from WebMD  -  Email Newsletters -  111 Eighth Avenue,  New York, NY 10011