Thrombocytopenia Up With Use of Phosphate-Buffered Tirofiban
Relative risk for thrombocytopenia not increased with use of citrate-buffered tirofiban
DASH Diet May Be Beneficial for Gout Patients
Dietary approach to prevent gout should be considered first-line therapy, researcher says
More Evidence Paying Smokers to Quit May Work
But cost may be $28,000 to get one additional smoker to succeed long term
Large Trial Proposed to Compare HCTZ, Chlorthalidone
Researchers plan randomized study to compare hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
U.S. Female Doctors Reimbursed Significantly Less Than Males
Medicare reimbursement review finds male specialists earning more
Unstable Vital Signs for About One in Five Hospital Discharges
Presence of one or more instabilities linked to increased risk-adjusted odds of death or readmission
DAPT Use Variable in Patients With A-Fib at Risk of Stroke
Dual antiplatelet therapy used in variable manner; most patients remain on study drug after PCI
Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death in Some European Nations
Gains against cardiovascular disease, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
One-Third of Patients Don’t Retain Important Warfarin Info
There is further drop off in information retention six weeks after initial counseling
Grapefruit-Midazolam Interaction Varies With Juice Characteristics
Grapefruit juice-drug interaction varies based on amount of furanocoumarin constituents in juice
