Study Suggests NSAIDs Improve Survival for Certain Colorectal Cancer Patients
Findings published in Journal of Clinical Oncology show NSAID benefits associated with cancer subtype and timing of drug’s use
Healthcare providers should individualize patient education
Health information should be tailored to a patient’s ability to understand health concepts and keep them motivated to maintain long-term changes.
The way forward. Possible new challenges for a surviving primary care
Francesco Carelli Professor of Family Medicine, University of Milan and Rome EURACT Council, Director of Communications Family doctors are better placed than other professions to see what is…
Long-term daily aspirin use linked to higher than expected risk of bleeding in adults aged 75 or over
Authors conclude that proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in this age group to reduce the risk of bleeds.
Certain Cardiovascular Medications May Increase Risk of Falling
A new analysis suggests that among older adults who take cardiovascular medications, those using non-selective beta-blockers may be at an increased of falling compared with those using selective…