A mixture of monacolins is the primary candidate for the active participle of red yeast rice, (RYR) an over-the-counter remedy frequently used to help control elevated cholesterol levels. This study reveals wide variations in the monacolin content of a sample of red yeast products that may significantly impact therapeutic response, as well as the presence in some of potentially toxic contaminants.
Three 8-oz glasses of fat-free milk per day provided significant relief to patients with functional constipation.
The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a patient with atypical chest pain. Is this a normal ECG? If not, why not?
In this prospective study of older ICU patients (mean age, 67 years), frailty as assessed by a simple scale was present in one-third and was strongly associated with increased risk of adverse events, morbidity, and mortality.
The risk of developing atrial fibrillation is increased by the use of oral or intravenous bisphosphonates, but the risk is relatively greater when the drug is given intravenously.
After caring for patients with Clostridium difficile infection, nearly 25% of health care workers were found to have hand contamination with C. difficile spores.
The first oxaborole antifungal has been approved for the treatment of fungal toenail infection. Tavaborole is a topical solution that is applied daily to the infected nail. It is marketed by Anacor Pharmaceuticals as Kerydin¢â