Low-Risk Food Pattern May Reduce Risk for Diabetes
Dietary patterns affect the risk for type 2 diabetes to a greater extent vs intake of specific food groups, according to findings from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), reported in the June 10 Online First issue of Diabetes Care.
Post-MI Angina Common, Underappreciated, Undertreated in Registry Study
One in five patients with a myocardial infarction (MI) experienced angina one year after hospitalization for the acute event, and a substantial minority of those with angina had symptoms at least weekly, in a prospective, multicenter registry analysis appearing in the June 23, 2008 Archives of Internal Medicine [1].
Coronary Calcium Better Than Carotid IMT for Predicting CVD Risk, MESA Analysis Shows
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores are better than carotid intima media thickness (IMT) at predicting risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease events, a new analysis from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) suggests [1]. While CAC was best at predicting risk of all cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease specifically, carotid IMT was modestly better than […]
Merck’s Gardasil Not Cleared for Older Women
U.S. regulators have told Merck & Co they cannot yet approve Merck's application to expand marketing of its HPV vaccine Gardasil to an older group of women, the drugmaker said Wednesday.
Autogenous Tendon Grafting Effective for Extensor Tendon Reconstruction
Autogenous palmaris longus tendon grafting is effective for repairing ruptured extensor tendons in the wrist in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a report in the April 24th Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research.
Salivary Duct Clips Control Drooling in Neurologically Impaired Children
Interruption of major salivary ducts using vascular clips controls saliva and improves quality of life in neurologically challenged children, according to a report in the May issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
EU Agency Backs Schering-Plough Anaesthesia Drug
A new drug from Schering-Plough Corp aimed at helping patients emerge more quickly from anaesthesia has been recommended for approval in Europe, the region's medicines watchdog said on Monday.
Teamwork Slashes Cardiac Surgery Wound Infection Rates
A multidisciplinary approach to maintaining optimal glycometabolism in cardiac surgery patients has led to an impressive reduction in deep sternal wound infection rates at one New England hospital.
Rebleeding Often Occurs After Embolization of Gastroduodenal Hemorrhage
Angiographic embolization for gastroduodenal hemorrhage can be achieved technically in most patients, but in-hospital rebleeding occurs in almost half of cases, researchers report in the May issue of the Archives of Surgery.
Blood Substitute Safely Reduces Need for Transfusion Following Elective Surgery
A hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC-201, Biopure Corporation) appears to be a safe substitute for blood transfusion, according to results of a multinational, phase III clinical trial among patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery. However, the blood substitute may not be appropriate for high-risk patients and patients over the age of 80, the findings suggest.
