Statin Use Tied to Possible Boost in Cataract Risk
But link isn't proven and patients shouldn't stop taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, researchers say FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The millions of adults who currently use prescription statins to control their cholesterol levels may be inadvertently increasing their risk for developing age-related cataracts, new research suggests. The bump in cataract […]
August 20th, 2012
Bone Drug ONJ Triggered by Dental Work
Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Take PosttestAction Points -- Dental extraction emerged as the dominant etiologic culprit in bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) among patients with multiple myeloma or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. -- Note that the cumulative bisphosphonate dose […]
August 18th, 2012
Thick Cortex Offers Clue to Better Memory
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner Action Points -- This study looked to identify individuals over the age of 80 who seemed immune to age-related memory impairment, and determine if they […]
August 18th, 2012
What would you do if you saw someone collapse?
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August 17th, 2012
FDA OK’s Generic Actos (pioglitazone)
Published: August 17, 2012 The FDA has approved the first generic version of pioglitazone (Actos) for treatment of type 2 diabetes. Generic manufacturer Mylan Pharmaceuticals was given approval to make 15, 30, and 45 mg tablets, according to a statement from the FDA. Generic pioglitazone will come with the same […]
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