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Warfarin Effectively Prevents Venous Thromboembolism; Vitamin D Reduces
Osteoporotic Fractures; Adefovir Effective for Hepatitis B Treatment;
Ibuprofen/Aspirin Study Revisited; ACE Inhibitors Favored in Cardiovascular Care; Digoxin Dosing and Heart Failure
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A randomized, diet-controlled interventional study demonstrates that moderate alcohol consumption reduces plasma C-reactive protein and fibrinogen levels.
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The findings of this study, which are consistent with the results of studies in animals, as well as in vitro and epidemiologic dietary studies, suggest that current levels of vitamin A supplementation and food fortification in many Western countries may need to be reassessed.
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The metabolic syndrome affects more than 1 in 5 Americans and is increased substantially in Mexican Americans and by several modifiable lifestyle factors.
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Initiation of antihypertensive treatment involving ACE inhibitors in older subjects, particularly men, appears to lead to better outcomes than treatment with diuretic agents, despite similar reductions of blood pressure.
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Eletriptan is the newest triptan to be approved for the treatment of migraine headaches. It marks the seventh entry into this crowded market.
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Use of Hip Protectors in Nursing Homes: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial; Disclosing Unanticipated Outcomes and Medical Errors; Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation to Treat Respiratory Failure Resulting from Exacerbations of COPD
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Elevated CRP levels are associated with inducible ischemia in patients with stable coronary disease, particularly among those not treated with beta-blockers or statins.
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Syncope, Driving Recommendations, and Clinical Reality: Survey of Patients; Combination Treatment of Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker and Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme Inhibitor in Non-Diabetic Renal Disease (COOPERATE): A Randomized Controlled Trial; Early Onset of Action and Efficacy of a Combination of Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate in the Treatment of Psoriasis
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Clinical Scenario: The ECG in the Figure shows normal sinus rhythm at a rate of 80 beats/minute. The PR, QRS, and QT intervals are normal. There is an rSR pattern in lead III. The axis is +40°. There is no sign of chamber enlargement. The most remarkable finding on this tracing is the presence of subtle but real ST segment elevation in multiple leads including I, II, aVF, and V2 through V6.
