Internal Medicine Alert – April 15, 2007
April 15, 2007
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Erectile Dysfunction in the US — Prevalence and Risk Factors
Using data from the 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), Selvin and colleagues analyzed the responses of men over 20 years of age about their experiences with erectile dysfunction (ED). -
Diabetic Gastroparesis
Diabetic gastroparesis, delayed gastric emptying associated with diabetes mellitus, may occur in more than 10% of diabetic patients and can be severely symptomatic and refractory to management. -
Patients' Decision to Stop Tamoxifen: An Under-Appreciated Confounder
Using a large pharmacy data base, Irish investigators tracked Tamoxifen use and calculated prescription adherence. By 3.5 years after initial dose, approximately 1/3 of patients had discontinued use. -
Aliskiren Tablets (Tekturna®)
The FDA has approved aliskiren, the first of a new class of antihypertensive drugs, the oral renin inhibitors. -
Clinical Briefs
That there is a link between inflammation and atherosclerosis is no longer in dispute. Whether modulation of inflammation might change the process of atherosclerosis, or even better, reduce vascular endpoints, remains a challenging question. -
ECG Review: A Tachy Rhythm
12-lead ECG and lead II rhythm strip obtained from a hospitalized, older adult with the sudden onset of palpitations and a heart rate of 210/minute. -
Pharmacology Watch
Two recent large studies have looked at the effects of various inhaler combinations on outcomes in patients with COPD.