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Brinker F. Coming clean on supplements designated the 'Dirty Dozen.' Altern Med Alert 2004;7(10):109-119.
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At this time, BNP seems to be a useful initial test that should not be repeated during short hospital stays.
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Patients treated with spironolactone and ACE inhibitors for congestive heart failure have a markedly increased risk of hyperkalemia.
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In an observational study, enabled by a powerful drug-dispensing record linkage system, statin use among a large number of patients treated with cardiovascular drugs was associated with a 20% reduction in incipient cancer diagnosis over a 7-year period.
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Breast Cancer and the Use of Statins; Warnings Issued for IBS Drugs; FDA Actions
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Several factors are considered to be associated with the development of nosocomial infections in the ICU. Among them, indwelling devices that directly contact the blood and mucosal membrane such as the central venous catheter, urinary tract catheter and endotracheal tube are considered to be the most responsible risk factors in the development of nosocomial infections.
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Among 56,250 British ICU patients, hospital mortality rates were higher among those admitted on the weekend or at night, but the differences disappeared when confounding by illness severity and other aspects of case mix were eliminated.
