Tag: Prescription Drugs
Greater Decline in Renal Function With Warfarin in A-Fib
Greater decline in glomerular filtration rate for warfarin versus dabigatran etexilate
FDA Panel Recommends Approval for PCSK9 Inhibitor
Could be used by patients who don't respond to statins
Review Explores Effect of Sulfonylureas on Lipids in T2DM
Increase in free fatty acids, triglycerides; decrease in low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
ADA: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Help Reduce Food Cravings
GLP-1 receptors appear to change brain's response to food, researchers say
Larazotide Acetate 0.5 mg Found Beneficial in Celiac Disease
Improvements in signs and symptoms of disease for adult patients on gluten-free diet
Misuse of Stimulants May Begin Earlier Than Expected
Efforts to prevent illegal use should begin in middle school, researcher says
Review: Short vs. Long Duration Dual Antiplatelet Tx After Stent
Longer DAPT linked to reduced stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction, increased bleeding, mortality
Majority of Fibromyalgia Drug Trials Are Industry Sponsored
Almost two-thirds of trials had one or more authors with financial conflicts of interest
Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Withholding ARBs After Surgery Linked to Higher Mortality
Failure to resume ARBs linked to mortality risk, especially in younger patients
