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An evaluation of medical research by the IOM establishes new RDAs for vitamin D (600-800 IU) and calcium (700-1300 milligrams).
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Marine n-3 PUFAs act as pleiotropic agents on the cardiovascular system with a diverse range of effects most of which are beneficial for patients with known cardiovascular disease and possibly, they may even have beneficial effects with regard to the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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In areas of limited maternal care across Africa, obstructed labor leads to stillbirth and necrosis of maternal tissues.
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On December 11, 2009, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) began an investigation into two secondary cases of meningococcal disease following occupational exposure to an unconscious adult.
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Only limited data are available regarding the epidemiology of infectious diseases that occur among traveling health care workers (HCWs) or medical researchers.
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Anisakis simplex and Pseudoterranova decipiens cause most human anisakidosis. The term anisakidosis refers to a dead-end human disease caused by ingestions of any such larvae.
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In this issue: Statins and liver function; dosing timing for thyroxine; rivaroxaban foÿ
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Clinicians should consider prescribing levothyroxine at bedtime since this study demonstrates significantly improved thyroid hormone levels compared to morning intake.
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It seems reasonable to assume that atorva-statin has some anti-ischemic properties, based on the strong correlation between subjective angina reduction and reduction in objective ischemia demonstrated on AECG monitoring. However, there was no incremental benefit to the combination of atorvastatin and amlodipine.
