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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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Folate Therapy and In-Stent Restenosis and Coronary Stenting; Quinapril Reduces Markers of Oxidative Stress in the Metabolic Syndrome; Donepezil in Patients with Alzheimers
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The FDA has approved a low dose estradiol transdermal patch for prevention of osteoporosis in menopausal women.
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Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), GERD, and Barretts esophagus (BE) are all on the rise, and there is no doubt that BE is a major risk factor for EAC. However, many unanswered questions surround screening GERD patients for BE and cancer.