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Using blood pressure, BUN, serum sodium, and presence of peripheral arterial disease as predictors of mortality in heart failure patients, 67% who had 3 or more factors died within 6 months and would qualify for the Medicare hospice benefit.
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A randomized controlled trial in the Netherlands showed that oral prednisolone and naproxen were equivalent in the treatment of acute gout with no difference in side effects.
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Optimizing medical and lifestyle change therapy rather than performing PCI is appropriate as the initial management strategy for most patients with known CAD who do not have unstable or disabling symptoms.
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Guidelines for prediabetes from The American College of Endocrinology; statins for the prevention of dementia? Possible help for women suffering from sexual side effects while on antidepressants; government incentives for electronic prescribing; FDA Actions.
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The ECG shown was interpreted as showing sinus rhythm with blocked premature atrial contractions (PACs) as the reason for the slow rate.
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The established causal relationship between endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction (ED) provides mechanistic insight into an obesity-sexual health linkage.
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A short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with a rapid onset of action has been approved for intravenous use to reduce blood pressure.
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A randomized controlled trial of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients not on insulin showed an increased depression score in those performing home glucose monitoring and no improvement in glycemic control.
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A very large prospective study found no evidence that nuts, corn, popcorn, or seeds increased diverticular disease or its complications.
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Whereas its potential benefits remain uncertain, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening may be associated with psychological harms. There has been a recent update to the screening guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).