Genetic screening before prescribing could benefit millions
Four million UK patients could benefit annually from genetic testing before being prescribed common medicines, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in collaboration…
Ten or more medications, often prescribed to older heart failure patients, raises concerns Source: American Heart Association
More than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged from the hospital with prescriptions for 10 or more medications, according to new research published today…
Women taking beta blockers for hypertension may have higher risk of heart failure with acute coronary syndrome
Women have historically been underrepresented in past clinical research, raising concerns about their use of beta blockers as a treatment for hypertension.
Osteoporosis Treatment May Also Protect Against Pneumonia
A recent study found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs) such as alendronate, which are widely used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, are linked with lower risks of pneumonia and of…
Recent research points the way toward a practical nutraceutical strategy for coping with RNA virus infections including influenza and coronavirus
Nutraceuticals have potential for boosting the type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses, as reported in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases