Search results for "Statins"
Warning on PPIs and C. diff, contraceptive pill mixup
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2012
Decisional conflict: Balancing risks, benefits for each patient
A 73-year-old man struggles with the decision whether to consider anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, a “decisional conflict” that affects many trying to balance risks and rewards of medical treatments. Doctors should help the patients choose, but then abide by that decision.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/gray-matters.htm
1 Apr 2012
Non-HDL cholesterol may be best marker of cardiovascular risk in statin-treated patients
Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may be a better marker of cardiovascular risk in patients taking statins than low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or apolipoprotein B, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/4.htm
3 Apr 2012
Warning about mixing protease inhibitors with statins
This regulatory update includes a warning on combining protease inhibitors and statins, approval of an orphan drug, and steps the FDA is taking to increase the supply of cancer drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/fda.htm
1 May 2012
Statins associated with decreased strokes and death but not increased intracerebral hemorrhage in meta-analysis of randomized trials
Statin therapy was associated with significant reductions in all strokes and death but not with a significant increase in intracerebral hemorrhages in a meta-analysis of 31 randomized, controlled trials.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/2.htm
22 May 2012
The Court, the College and an inevitable health care revolution
The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of health care reform. Regardless of its decision, health care will change from economic pressures and a desire to make the system better from within.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2012
Elevated troponin T may help predict 30-day mortality
Troponin T levels accurately predict 30-day mortality after noncardiac surgery, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/5.htm
12 Jun 2012
Lower energy, more exertional fatigue with statins
Statin treatment was associated with less energy and more exertional fatigue, according to a recent analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/5.htm
19 Jun 2012
Assess statin-associated myalgia on a patient-by-patient basis
Statin-associated muscle pain is controversial and poorly understood. But the consequence of stopping cholesterol drugs has a much clearer downside. Counsel patients on potential side effects, and let them know that switching is preferable to stopping.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/statins.htm
1 Jul 2012
Meeting baby boomers' high expectations
Baby boomers may seek a level of health care that isn't always realistic. Learn how to address their needs while carefully transitioning them into their golden years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2012