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
Liraglutide Added to Capped Insulin Reduces Hemoglobin A1c
Liraglutide also significantly reduces mean body weight, daily insulin dose; increases quality of life
Arhalofenate Beats Allopurinol for Gout Flares
Arhalofenate at an 800 mg dosage seems safe and well tolerated
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
One-Third of Patients Don’t Retain Important Warfarin Info
There is further drop off in information retention six weeks after initial counseling
Rosacea Tied to Higher Risk of GI Diseases
Possible pathogenic link is unknown, researchers say
Considerable Health Care System Burden for Undiagnosed COPD
Despite fewer symptoms than diagnosed patients, they use similar health services for exacerbations
Hand Hygiene Program Improves Hygiene Compliance
Significant decrease seen in overall health-care-associated infection rate, linked to overall savings
Grapefruit-Midazolam Interaction Varies With Juice Characteristics
Grapefruit juice-drug interaction varies based on amount of furanocoumarin constituents in juice
