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Do long-acting beta agonist inhalers increase the severity of asthma? Yes, according to the results from a large meta-analysis recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Borrelia persica is the causative agent of tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF). The Borrelia name will be familiar to clinicians because of Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
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Black cohosh, when studied in appropriate randomized trials, is no different than placebo treatment in affecting hot flushing.
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What is the role of raloxifene for the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer prevention? Raloxifene is a selective estrogen-receptor modulator similar to tamoxifen.
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DFT reassessment after the institution of antiarrhythmic drug therapy with amiodarone or sotalol is not routinely required.
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Heart failure today is the focus of enormous growth of interest in research, clinical trials, and improved care. A number of factors are responsible for the increasing prominence of congestive heart failure (CHF).
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Ablation of AVNRT in patients with AF was associated with improved outcomes compared with those with other triggers of AF.
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In fiscal 2003, 10.8% of Medicare patients undergoing cardioverter-defibrillator implantation experienced one or more early complications, associated with significant increases in LOS and costs.
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Although levels of various inflammatory biomarkers are significantly related to future cardiovascular risk, their incremental predictive value is modest.