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
Childhood eczema cannot be prevented by daily moisturiser use, study finds
Eczema is a very common skin problem affecting around one in five children in the UK. Eczema usually starts in infancy, and a generally dry skin is often…
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