Lowered lipid levels not always better in statin therapy It may not always be beneficial to intensify statin treatment in patients with ischaemic heart disease, study suggests.…
Methylphenidate linked to increased risk of cardiovascular events in ADHD The stimulant drug methylphenidate is associated with an increased risk of arrhythmias and myocardial infarction in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during the early period of treatment, a study has found.…
Unexplained fall in cholesterol could be sign of colorectal cancer Decreases in blood cholesterol that cannot be explained could be an indicator of undiagnosed colorectal cancer, according to research published in PLOS Medicine.…
Well-managed warfarin still useful for stroke prevention A study of 40,000 patients with atrial fibrillation suggests that warfarin is a valid treatment for stroke prevention.…
Older patients may benefit from slightly higher blood pressure targets High systolic blood pressure is linked to poorer outcomes among patients with chronic kidney disease, but this association is weaker among older patients, a study shows.…
Proton-pump inhibitors increase risk of kidney damage Use of proton-pump inhibitors increases the risk of long-term kidney damage, a study shows. …
Lamotrigine use in pregnancy not linked with risk of orofacial clefts Using antiepileptic drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not significantly increase the risk of orofacial cleft in babies, a new study shows.…
Antidepressant class not linked to increased cardiovascular risk Study of nearly 240,000 patients shows SSRI antidepressants are not linked with increased risk of cardiovascular events.…
Flu vaccination helps protect pregnant women from stillbirth Vaccination for seasonal influenza during pregnancy protects women against stillbirth, new research suggests.…
Taking regular aspirin could protect against gastrointestinal cancer Researchers have found that the regular consumption of low-dose aspirin is linked with a modest but significant fall in the risk of cancer, primarily because of its protective effect against gastrointestinal tract cancers.…