Analysis of: Moderate-Dose Methylprednisolone Effective for Severe ARDS |
www.medscape.comThere may be some confusion between SARS and severe ARDS. This article is on the latter.
Analysis of: Resistentia Initiates Phase II Clinical Testing of Novel Immunotherapeutic for Allergic Asthma |
www.therapeuticsdaily.comThe only question that should arise is- Will this be a safer drug? Otherwise how will it differentiate itself from Xolair?
Analysis of: Nasal Inhalation of Corticosteroids May Top Oral Inhalation for Asthma Control |
www.medscape.comAn interesting study that should lead to larger trials.
Analysis of: New Study Shows Prasugrel Achieves Faster Onset and Higher Levels of Platelet Inhibition than Clopidogrel at Approved or Higher Doses |
newsroom.lilly.comThis is but the first of a slew of new agents aimed at various stages of platelet function (aggregation and adhesion), not just activation.
Analysis of: Fish Oil Added to Statin Therapy Reduces Risk For Major Coronary Events |
www.medscape.comThis Japanese study showed varoius outcomes are improved by adding fish oil to the diet. Though not all cardiovascular outcomes improved,if shown true in other poulations, this is an easy dietary approach to reduce Heart disaesewhen added to a statin.
Analysis of: Fish Oil Added to Statin Therapy Reduces Risk For Major Coronary Events |
www.medscape.comDiet plays an enormous role in preventing heart diseases. Statins are helpful but do not excuse personal responsibility for eating properly. A balanced diet high in fish oils can prevent many condidtions for which medication is required to treat.
Analysis of: Computer Interpretation Of Mammograms No Better Than Experienced Eye |
www.medicalnewstoday.comThe human eye is better than a computer for reading mammograms.
Analysis of: METEOR: Does Rosuvastatin Benefit Low-Risk Patients? |
cardiology.jwatch.org1. In Meteor, carotid IMT progressed in both Crestor and placebo groups.2. However, this was a low risk group of patients, hence, the potential benefit is hard to demonstrate.3. Previous studies with lipitor and lowering cholesterol to very low levels were more impressive in terms of regression but...
Analysis of: Breakthrough Clinical Results Reveal Extended Retrieval Times for Cook Medical's Gunther Tulip(TM) Vena Cava Filter |
salesandmarketingnetwork.comNew data from Cook shows 94% success rate in retrieving a temporary vena caval filter at 12 weeks post implant. This new data confirms what many of us have believed; that retrievable filters can successfully and safely be removed months after implantation.
Analysis of: Glucocorticoids May Raise Heart Disease Risk in RF-Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients |
www.medscape.comThis study has limitations, and is unlikely to change physician prescribing habits.
