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In this randomized, controlled trial, when patients developed recurrent respiratory failure following extubation, the use of noninvasive ventilation delayed but did not prevent reintubation, and this delay was associated with a higher mortality rate in the ICU.
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This retrospective study determined that catheter-directed thrombolysis was equally effective and safe whether urokinase, alteplase, or reteplase was used, but that costs were substantially less with the newer recombinant drugs.
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FDA Rejects Plan B Bid; Recombinant Erythropoietin Products May Stimulate Tumor Growth; Rosuvastatin: Markets Most Potent Statin; FDA Actions.
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The means by which prions cause neuropathologic damage remains to be established.
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The MATCH data provide quite strong evidence that the clopidogrel-aspirin combination is a less favorable option than previously thought, but its use may not be completely contraindicated.
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Kiefer D. Goldenseal and the common cold: Is there any evidence? Altern Med Alert 2004;7(5):55-58.
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Greenfield RH. Acupuncture for chronic headache. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(5):58-59.
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Soy as part of a healthy diet. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(Suppl 5):S1-S4.