Newsline Articles

Sun-sensitive drugs may lead to cataracts

August 01, 2010

Researchers looked at the relationship between age-related cataracts and the use of sun-sensitizing agents in a number of medications.
 

Modifiable risk factors cause most strokes

August 01, 2010

Targeted interventions could substantially reduce the burden of stroke.
 

Provider interest helps asthma compliance

August 01, 2010

Keep a close watch over medication use and review detailed electronic prescription information.
 

MMR+V cuts febrile-seizure risk

August 01, 2010

A twofold increased risk of fever and febrile seizures was noted compared with same-day administration of separate shots for MMR and varicella.
 

HPV cotest affects cervical cancer screening

August 01, 2010

Clinicians are more likely to test the patient more frequently when using Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests together.
 

Early menopause doubles CVD risk

August 01, 2010

Women who underwent early menopause carried more than twice the risk for MI, resuscitated cardiac arrest, definite angina, probable angina, stroke, stroke death, coronary heart disease death, or other atherosclerotic/CVD death.
 

New HIV, HCV tests come to market

July 23, 2010

the FDA has approved the first assay to detect both antigen and antibodies to HIV and the first rapid blood test for hepatitis C virus antibodies.
 

Benefits of tight glucose control might not be worth risks

July 23, 2010

Benefits must be weighed against increases in total and cardiovascular-related mortality, increased weight gain, and severe hypoglycemia
 

Food allergy diagnosis troubles explored

July 01, 2010

Practitioners must evaluate the data within the context of the patient's clinical history and understand the symptoms of clinical food allergy.
 

Tighter aspirin recs for diabetics

July 01, 2010

Aspirin modestly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with diabetes.
 

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