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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major source of morbidity in patients and cost to the health care community. In the presence of risk factors for thromboembolism, AF is associated with an increased risk of stroke, and this risk is reduced with warfarin. However, warfarin has limitations, including the risk of bleeding and the need for regular blood tests. The
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Chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease; statins and kidney injuries; chlorthalidone for hypertension; and FDA actions.
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The frequency of isolation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae is increasing in the U.S., with the highest prevalence in the northeastern region.
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Mediterranean diet can reduce risk for stroke
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The Rate Control Efficacy in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation (RACE II) trial compared strict rate control vs lenient rate control in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation.
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The risk of hip fracture goes up for about 6 weeks immediately after older people start taking antihypertensives.
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Tubal sterilization is a highly effective, permanent, and safe method of contraception. Tubal sterilization is the second most common method of contraception used by women in the United States and the most common among women over 30 years of age.
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In this issue: Calcium supplementation in women; type 2 diabetes treatments and pancreatitis risk; treating chronic idiopathic urticaria; rivaroxaban and VTE; and FDA actions.
