High on bath salts: what to know
“Bath salts” are new synthetic drugs that are typically found as white, light tan or brown powders, believed to contain psychoactive chemicals known as mephedrone and/or methylenedioxypyvrovalerone.
Print Issue: November 01, 2011
Stat Consult: Screening for Prediabetes
A quick review of recommendations for patients with prediabetes, including timelines for infant weaning, guidelines for appropriate supplementation and contraindications.
Early antiretroviral therapy may reduce transmission in HIV-discordant heterosexual couples
Observational studies have previously shown that antiretroviral therapy (ART) may reduce the transmission of HIV in serodiscordant couples. A new unblinded randomized trial suggests that early initiation of ART for the infected partner may reduce transmission more effectively than delaying ART until the CD4 count has fallen.
Xanthelasmata associated with increased CV risk and mortality independent of lipid levels
Xanthelasma palpebrarum, a yellowish deposit of cholesterol underneath the eyelid, is identified as an independent CV risk factor.
Pulse oximetry screening may detect congenital heart defects in newborn infants
Diagnosis of congenital heart disease in newborns is sometimes delayed until after hospital discharge, increasing the risk of illness and death. Pulse oximetry screening may help clinicians detect it early.
Injectable gel for fecal incontinence
Solesta is a biocompatible tissue-bulking agent, consisting of dextranomer microspheres and stabilized sodium hyaluronate. While
Once-daily therapy for postherpetic neuralgia
Gralise significantly improved patient’s mean pain scores compared with placebo in an 11-week clinical trial.
Wiping out UTIs in women
A simple suggestion for patients can help reduce the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infections you see in your practice.
Diagnosing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly emerging as one of the most common “incidental findings” identified with radiographic testing. One in four adults is found to have the condition when undergoing abdominal ultrasound.
Can too much fish oil lead to GERD?
Is there any indication that taking too much fish oil — particularly green-lipped mussel oil — can cause stomach problems in a person with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
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