12-lead ECG obtained from a 50-year old African American man with hypertension and chest pain.
FDA warnings for existing drugs dominate pharmaceutical news this month.
Serum analysis of 45 subjects for antibodies and humoral immunity over a median of 15 years showed antiviral responses ranging from 11-19 years for tetanus-diphtheria, 50 years for varicella-zoster, and up to 200 years for measles and mumps.
The FDA has approved a non-halogenated nasal steroid for use in pediatric patients aged 6 to 12 years and adults. Ciclesonide is a prodrug that was previously approved for adults and adolescents but was not marketed. It's to be marketed by Nycomed US Inc. as Omnaris.
Performance-enhancement supplements, also called ergogenic aids, remain popular among athletes. Up to 3 million people in the United States are believed to use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). However, the profile of those using such drugs is broadening.
Pycky, Pycky — French Maritime Bark and Menopause, Anxious Hearts — Anxiety and CVD
An integrative approach to high blood pressure ventures into many realms, including herbal medicine. For supporting cardiovascular health and treating heart disease, hawthorn is a botanical treatment that often comes to mind.
The term "dementia" refers to central nervous system (CNS) pathology that makes it hard for a person to remember, learn, and communicate. It may also involve perception, emotional behavior, and cognitive skills. Usually, dementia presents as forgetfulness, but may eventually lead to disruptive behavior.
