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The use of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) disease remains controversial.
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Interpret the rhythm strip shown above. Does it represent complete (3rd degree) AV Block? How would you proceed clinically?
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A randomized, controlled trial of persons with new onset common cold showed modest effects of placebo on duration and severity of the cold symptoms, but greater effects among the patients who believe in the benefits of echinacea, whether receiving the supplement or placebo.
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The FDA has approved a second three-drug fixed combination for the treatment of HIV-1 infections. This combination contains two nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors (emtricitabine and tenofovir) and a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI; rilpivirine).
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Adding gabapentin to valacyclovir early in the treatment of acute herpes zoster may reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.
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A new orally effective targeted therapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been approved by the FDA. Crizotinib is a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor including anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).
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Eating out has increased in the general population, and is associated with increased body mass index. Indeed, United States data suggest that more than one-third of all daily calories are provided from restaurants.
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Participation in Weight Watchers resulted in a greater weight loss over a year than did clinical intervention in a primary care office.
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In postmenopausal women, constipation is associated with having major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and increased cardiovascular risk.
