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Which is More Important, the Level of the LDL Cholesterol or the C-reactive Protein?
Statins lower the levels of c-reactive protein (CRP) as well as the levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C). Whether lowering the CRP affects the clinical outcomes of statin therapy has not previously been investigated. -
Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation
The addition of antiplatelet therapy to reduced intensity anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation patients reduces death and embolic events without increasing bleeding. -
Statin Metabolism Interactions
Pravastatin is the statin with the least interactions with cytochrome P450-(CYP) 3A4 inhibitors. -
Pharmacology Update: Eszopiclone Tablets (LunestaTM)
A new nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of insomnia. -
Pharmacology Watch: Statins and the Incidence of Rhabdomyolysis
The most commonly prescribed statins have a low incidence of rhabdomyolysis, according to the results a new study of more than 250,000 patients. -
Full January 29, 2005, Issue in PDF
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Antioxidant Use During Chemo- and Radiotherapy for Cancer
Sasser H. Antioxidant use during chemo- and radiotherapy for cancer. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):13-17. -
Complementary and Alternative Therapies and End-of-Life Care
Keegan L. Complementary and alternative therapies and end-of-life care: Part 1. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):17-20. -
Cat’s Claw: Traditional and Clinical Uses
Kiefer D. Cat's claw: Traditional and clinical uses. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):20-24. -
Clinical Briefs: Ayurvedic Products and Heavy Metals
Greenfied RH. Ayurvedic products and heavy metals. Altern Med Alert 2005;8(2):24.