February 17, 2014
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Healio Minute Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 Edition: Tamiflu liquid in short supply, ADA approach may miss type 2 diabetes, aspirin may reduce ovarian cancer risk

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FDA notified of Tamiflu oral suspension shortage

Healio.com/Pediatrics: The FDA has provided health care professionals with instructions on how to prepare an oral suspension from the 75-mg capsules. With Perspective. Read more.

ADA guidelines may lead to missed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in youth

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Healio.com/Endocrinology: Current approach has the potential for more missed diagnoses for prediabetes and diabetes in children, in addition to increased costs, researchers say. Read more.

Daily aspirin use reduced ovarian cancer risk by 20%

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Researchers say additional studies are needed to explore the delicate balance of risk–benefit for this potential chemopreventive agent. Read more.

Anticoagulants prescribed more frequently in AF patients, underused in elderly 

Healio.com/Cardiology: Findings show that the risk of major bleeding with aspirin is not significantly different to oral anticoagulation, especially in the elderly. Read more.

Maintenance of certification: Options for pediatricians who choose to recertify

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Catch up with the current process through this overview by Virginia Moyer, MD, MPH, plus an advance look at upcoming reforms. Read more.