By DAMIAN GARDE @damiangarde OCTOBER 9, 2019 Since its recall in 2004, the pain drug Vioxx has been a symbol of pharmaceutical danger, starring in countless daytime legal advertisements explaining how you, or perhaps a loved one, might be entitled to millions in settlement dollars. But one company believes the infamous drug deserves a second...
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Safe and efficient tool to reduce seniors’ medication overload
by McGill University A study shows that MedSafer, an electronic decision-support tool developed by RI-MUHC researchers, helps reduce inappropriate medications prescribed to the elderly The elderly are often prescribed multiple medications for different health conditions. While some medications are needed, polypharmacy and medication overload can be costly and even harmful. However, reducing the number of potentially inappropriate medications...
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Highly virulent listeriosis pathogen discovered
by German Center for Infection Research The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a life-threatening infection in animals and humans. Contaminated food is a frequent source of infection. Elderly people, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women are particularly at risk with a mortality rate of up to 30 per cent. An international...
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Q&A: What are seborrheic keratoses?
by Mayo Clinic News Network Dear Mayo Clinic: I have brown spots over the top half of my body, which my doctor says are seborrheic keratoses and are harmless. What causes them, and is there a way to prevent more from appearing? A: Seborrheic keratoses are a common skin issue, particularly in older adults. Although...
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Severity of psoriasis related to the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
by EADV New results from a prospective, 12-month study indicate that the severity of psoriasis is associated with the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Patients with psoriasis and NAFLD had more severe hepatic damage, if they had a higher severity of psoriasis, based on ultrasound elastography measurements. The study findings were presented today...
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New test offers improved diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B
by Elsevier A report in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new and powerful laboratory tool that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The technique can simultaneously assess several indicators important for optimal patient management. A team of scientists has developed a highly sensitive coamplification at lower denaturation temperature...
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Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD
Findings may provide insight about development of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or concussion suffer from a thrashing form of sleep behavior at a rate that is far higher than the general population, according to a new study by researchers at the VA Portland...
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Widely used blood pressure drugs might put heart at risk
by CORDIS Drugs based on a molecule called dihydropyridine are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat high blood pressure and angina, a chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. However, there’s a chance that these same drugs increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Because the heart stops pumping blood to...
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Low Carb Diets and Atrial Fibrillation
By Chloe Bennett, B.Sc.Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) With more awareness of the health implications of being overweight and increased access to dietary plans, a growing number of people are adopting low carb diets such as Atkins and the ketogenic diet to manage their health. Despite, their potential health benefits, recent research has found...
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Most common 3 STDs on the rise, according to CDC report
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Paula Field According to a report published this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis is rising. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releasedits annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report, containing data from 2018. Yesterday,...