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A case of accidental overdose of an Atropa belladonna preparation highlights the dangers of the use of herbal remedies

Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies

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Trained herbalist accidentally ingested very large dose of atropine when ingesting Atropa belladonna
Macrolides are associated with a small but measurable increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Macrolides May Raise Cardiovascular Risks

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Macrolides were linked to small, but significant, chances of sudden cardiac death
Patients with mechanical heart valves may benefit from managing their own oral anticoagulant therapy

Self-Managing Anticoagulation May Benefit Heart Valve Patients

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Study found self-monitoring was linked to a lower risk of death after five years
Exercise capacity and heart rate responses to exercise are effective predictors of short-term outcome among patients with stable coronary artery disease

Exercise Capacity, Heart Rate Response Predict CAD Outcomes

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Addition of exercise risk score to established risk model enhances discrimination
A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
A combination of alpha-hydroxy acid retinoid conjugate

AHA-RC, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid Combo Beneficial for Acne

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Alpha-hydroxy acid-retinoid conjugate, salicylic acid, lactic acid efficacious after four weeks
About one-quarter of Achilles tendon ruptures are missed during doctors' initial examinations

Doctors Can Often Miss Achilles Tendon Diagnosis

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One in four ruptures missed during initial exam, but most patients still do well
Cooking meats at high temperatures

Barbecued, Pan-Fried Meat May Raise Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk

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High-heat cooking methods implicated in new study
Genome sequencing techniques can shed light on the rise in incidence of scarlet fever-causing bacteria and their increasing resistance to antibiotics

Scarlet Fever Incidence Rising in Some Parts of the World

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Outbreaks reported in United Kingdom and Asia
There's little evidence that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements helps treat depression

Omega-3 Supplements Don’t Help With Depression

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U.K. scientists find little evidence they ease symptoms