The FDA has approved Trilipix (fenofibric acid), a delayed-release capsule for use along with diet to treat dyslipidemia. Trilipix is the first fibrate to be approved for use in combination with a statin.
Blood sugar goals, stem cells, CT scans, health reform–these are some of the issues to make the list of most important stories of the year, as chosen by the Harvard Health Letter.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is calling for an end to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening for persons older than 85 years and is recommending against routine screening for those aged 76-85 years.
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Are individuals taking metformin for type 2 diabetes still allowed one or two alcoholic drinks daily?
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Based on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), shouldn’t women on HRT be taking aspirin (if tolerated) to reduce their risk of heart attack or ischemic stroke?—ROBERT E. GARNER, MD, JD, Chesterland, Ohio The estrogen-only arm of the WHI actually showed protection against heart attacks and no increase in stroke among women aged 50-59 who took…
Given the minimal risk associated with approved medications, newly released guidelines recommend expanding treatment approaches.
Adding etanercept (Enbrel) to methotrexate therapy for early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) resulted in…
