Diagnosis of osteoporosis in statin-treated patients is dose-dependent
Michael Leutner1, Caspar Matzhold2,3, Luise Bellach1, Carola Deischinger1, Jürgen Harreiter1, Stefan Thurner2,3,4,5, Peter Klimek2,3, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer1 Abstract Objective Whether HMG-CoA-reductase inhibition, the main mechanism of statins, plays a role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, is not entirely known so far. Consequently, this study was set out to investigate the relationship of different kinds and dosages […]
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Ενημέρωση για τα φαρμακευτικά προϊόντα που περιέχουν καρβιμαζόλη ή θειαμαζόλη
Η Uni-Pharma Κλέων Τσέτης Φαρμακευτικά Εργαστήρια ΑΒΕΕ μετά από συμφωνία με τον Ευρωπαϊκό Οργανίσμο Φαρμάκων και τον Εθνικό Οργανισμό Φαρμάκων ενημερώνει τους Επαγγελματίες Υγείας σχετικά με τα φαρμακευτικά προϊόντα που περιέχουν καρβιμαζόλη ή θειαμαζόλη (συνώνυμο: μεθιζόλη): (1) κίνδυνος οξείας παγκρεατίτιδας και (2) ενισχυμένες οδηγίες αντισύλληψης. Μπορείτε να δείτε την επιστολή εδώ.
FDA adds Boxed Warning for increased risk of death with gout medicine febuxostat
FDA Drug Safety Communication – Safety Announcement The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded there is an increased risk of death with Adenuric (febuxostat) compared to another gout medicine, allopurinol. This conclusion is based on our in-depth review of results from a safety clinical trial that found an increased risk of heart-related death and […]
FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics on risks of mental health and low blood sugar adverse reactions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is requiring safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones to strengthen the warnings about the risks of mental health side effects and serious blood sugar disturbances, and make these warnings more consistent across the labeling for all fluoroquinolones taken by mouth or given by injection. […]
EULAR recommendations for the management of antiphospholipid syndrome in adults
Abstract The objective was to develop evidence-based recommendations for the management of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in adults. Based on evidence from a systematic literature review and expert opinion, overarching principles and recommendations were formulated and voted. High-risk antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) profile is associated with greater risk for thrombotic and obstetric APS. Risk modification includes screening […]
Management of thrombotic and obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome: a systematic literature review informing the EULAR recommendations for the management of antiphospholipid syndrome in adults
ABSTRACT Objective To perform a systematic literature review (SLR) informing the European Lmmendations for the management of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) in adults. Methods A SLR through January 2018 was performed. Research questions were constructed using the Patient, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome (PICO) format. We included data from articles that reported on each relevant intervention. Summary effect […]
Implications of Nine Risk Prediction Models for Selecting Ever-Smokers for Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening
Abstract Background: Lung cancer screening guidelines recommend using individualized risk models to refer ever-smokers for screening. However, different models select different screening populations. The performance of each model in selecting ever-smokers for screening is unknown. Objective: To compare the U.S. screening populations selected by 9 lung cancer risk models (the Bach model; the Spitz model; […]
Oral Human Papillomavirus Infection: Differences in Prevalence Between Sexes and Concordance With Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection, NHANES 2011 to 2014
ABSTRACT Background: The burden of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is disproportionately high among men, yet empirical evidence regarding the difference in prevalence of oral HPV infection between men and women is limited. Concordance of oral and genital HPV infection among men is unknown. Objective: To determine the prevalence of oral […]
Προσυμπτωματικός καρδιολογικός έλεγχος διαβητικών ασθενών
Άρθρο ανασκόπησης για το θέμα του προσυμπτωματικού καρδιολογικού ελέγχου διαβητικών ασθενών. Το άρθρο είναι ελεύθερα διαθέσιμο στο site του περιοδικού Journal of Diabetes Research: Cardiovascular Screening for the Asymptomatic Patient with Diabetes: More Cons Than Pros
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