Apr 1, 2019
It has previously been suggested that the use of statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitors) may increase risk for intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) amongst those who have previously had a stroke, it is unclear as to whether those with no history of stroke may also be...
Mar 28, 2019
P2Y12 Inhibitor Monotherapy vs. Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – SMART-CHOICE. Presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC 2019), New Orleans March 2019. This research...
Mar 27, 2019
Researchers have studied the relationship between HbA1c concentrations, cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality among older insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), using data from 4589 adults >65 years on insulin treatment, sourced from 532 UK...
Mar 27, 2019
New international guidance synthesized using evidence from clinical trials and clinical experience with pharmacological has recently been published to guide management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Four management principles were addressed: risk of future fractures...
Mar 26, 2019
People over-anticoagulated with warfarin who have an INR between 4.5 and 10 are at increased risk of bleeding, but is the administration of vitamin K an effective and safe strategy to adopt if there is no active bleeding? A systematic review of relevant randomized...
Mar 26, 2019
Colorado was one of the front-runner jurisdictions for legalized recreational cannabis use in the USA. In a study supported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, researchers have examined adult emergency department (ED) visits related to edible...
