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Administration of 50 mg of DHEA to elderly men and women for 6 months improved insulin action and decreased abdominal fat.
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Interpret the 12-lead ECG in the Figure, obtained from a 47-year-old man who presented with dyspnea. Is there incomplete LBBB (left bundle branch block)?
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The most commonly prescribed statins have a low incidence of rhabdomyolysis, according to the results a new study of more than 250,000 patients.
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Appropriate use of anticoagulants offers both opportunity and challenge for the primary care clinician. This discussion is directed toward simplifying the pathophysiology and effective use of anticoagulation in the primary care setting.
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The most commonly prescribed statins have a low incidence of rhabdomyolysis, according to the results a new study of more than 250,000 patients.
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Increased hospitalizations for abnormal bleeding were found in new users of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, with more risk associated with SSRIs containing greater degrees of serotonin reuptake inhibition.
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Examining data from a 20-year time period, correlations were sought between antisecretory drug therapy and cumulative incidence of dysplasia. Incidence of dysplasia was significantly lower in patients who had received proton pump inhibitor therapy vs no therapy or H2-receptor antagonists.
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Although chronic oral antiarrhythmic prophylaxis and catheter ablation both enjoy great success for preventing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF), some patients are not appropriate candidates for either method, especially patients with infrequent recurrences of AF.
