Withholding ARBs After Surgery Linked to Higher Mortality
Failure to resume ARBs linked to mortality risk, especially in younger patients
Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Vaccine Tied to Less Postherpetic Neuralgia in Shingles
Findings support immunization of older adults
American Society of Clinical Oncology, May 29 – June 2
The 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) was...
Metabolic Syndrome Up With ADT in Prostate Cancer
Increases in components of metabolic syndrome, and in prevalence of full metabolic syndrome
NASH-Linked Changes Impact Metformin Pharmacokinetics
Mice study shows alteration in kidney transporter expression, altered metformin pharmacokinetics
Omega-3s May Be Useful Adjunct to Opioids in Pain Therapy
Omega-3 may reduce side effects, development of morphine tolerance
Some Varenicline Concerns Not Supported by Evidence
And some concerns may have been overstated, researcher says
Menopausal Symptoms Unaffected by Vitamin D, Calcium
No difference between women who took supplements and those who didn't
Most Part D Plans Cover at Least One Biologic DMARD
In most plans, patients required to pay coinsurance percentage, averaging 29.6 percent of drug costs
