This meta-analysis reviewed trials of antioxidants for prevention of GI cancer.
The FDA has approved a new lipid regulating agentthe ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids for the treatment of high triglyceride levels.
Combining a fibrate with a statin increases the risk of rhabdomyolysis by more than 10 times the use of a statin alone.
Melatonin improved subjective sleep quality in women with mild asthma.
Isnt it amazing how people dont want something until they cannot have it.
Current clinical trial evidence favors the use of aspirin or clopidogrel as first-line agents for the majority of patients with vascular disease.
Examining data from a 20-year time period, correlations were sought between antisecretory drug therapy and cumulative incidence of dysplasia.
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy range from chronic pre-existing disease to life-threatening conditions such as HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) and eclampsia. They often represent a continuum from bad to worse. The emergency department physician is likely to evaluate a pregnant patient for many conditions unrelated to the pregnancy itself, and knowledge of abnormalities that warrant further assessment and follow-up is essential.
