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For patients with colorectal cancer whose tumors overexpressed COX-2, regular aspirin use was associated with a lower risk of death related to colorectal cancer for about 12 years after initial diagnosis.
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Adherence to appropriate low-risk dietary and other lifestyle factor changes was associated with significant reductions in the incidence of self-reported hypertension and could have the potential to prevent a large proportion of new onset hypertension in women.
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Vertebroplasty (VERT) has recently enjoyed increased popularity as treatment for painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
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The ECG in the Figure above was obtained from a 45-year-old woman without previous health care, who presented to the office with heart failure. There were no previous records, and no prior tracing available for comparison. How would you interpret her ECG? Is there left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)?
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The FDA has approved a single-dose formulation of Plan B, the emergency contraceptive previously available in a two-tablet dose.
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Two papers presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have brought to light to potential serious drug interaction between tamoxifen and several commonly used SSRI antidepressants.
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The FDA has approved prasugrel, a new oral antiplatelet agent for use in preventing thrombosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome who are to be managed by angioplasty.
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The anti-arrhythmic dronedarone has been approved by the FDA for maintenance of normal sinus rhythm in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
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The FDA has recently issued stronger warnings on a number of commonly used drugs:
