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Cardiology
The association of diabetes with heart failure is a particularly risky clinical condition which must be attentively monitored. An important aspect of this situation is represented by the use of anti-diabetic drugs, which can positively or negatively influence clinical results.
MedNews - Thu, 20 March 2008
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Neurology
The problem of agitation in patients affected by Alzheimer’s dementia is often dealt with through the use of antipsychotics, even if side effects are important, while efficacy is only poor.
MedNews - Thu, 20 March 2008
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Psychiatry
In spite of the wide use of antipsychotics in patients affected by dementia, researchers speak more and more often of an association between these drugs and an increase in mortality.
MedNews - Thu, 20 March 2008
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Cardiology
Thiazolidinediones rosiglitazone and pioglitazone (TZDs) were accused of increasing urinary retention and favouring congestive heart failure. All this is born in 2007 when a meta-analysis indicated that patients treated with rosiglitazone had an increased risk of myocardial infarction.
MedNews - Thu, 20 March 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Cardiology
The West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study was, in 1995, the first trial of a certain width on statin therapy in subjects without a history of coronary heart diseases. Now, researchers present the data of the follow-up enlarged to 10 years.
MedNews - Thu, 20 March 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Infectious Diseases
Most patients diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis—an upper respiratory-tract infection—are prescribed an antibiotic treatment. Authors conclude that, in most cases, antibiotics are over-prescribed and their use is not justified.
The Lancet - Wed, 19 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Cardiology
Authors of the Article found that a method using non-laboratory-based risk factors predicted cardiovascular events as accurately as lab-based methods.
The Lancet - Wed, 19 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Cardiology
Scientists say they were able to launch cyber strikes against and glean private patient data from an ICD's communication protocol while testing the device's safety and security.
Scientific American - Wed, 19 March 2008
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Rheumatology
Rheumatologists, nurses, therapists and general practitioners (GPs) all contribute to managing patients with RA. ‘Shared care’ is consequently a prerequisite for good care.
Rheumatology - Wed, 19 March 2008
http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/
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Rheumatology
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of exercise interventions in improving disease-related characteristics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Rheumatology - Wed, 19 March 2008
http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/