Eliquis approved for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillationDrug originally indicated only for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adults who have undergone elective knee or hip replacement surgery. Clinical Notes: Statin nonadherence common after first prescriptionPharmacists should focus greater attention on adherence to therapy within the first month of statin treatment, study suggests. Adverse Reactions: Calcium and cardiovascular risk Smoke-free workplace reduces MI incidence A new U.S. study has shown a considerable decline in the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) after the implementation of smoke-free laws. New U.S. guidelines for managing stable ischemic heart disease Guidelines were developed jointly by several professional organizations. Spicing up the sodium debate MDs and MPs stir the pot over federal inaction and alleged misuse of research findings Clinical Notes: Photosensitizing antihypertensive drugs increase lip cancer risk Tech Refresher: Helping senior patients ‘Normal’ blood sugar shrinks the brain Concept of ‘normal’ may need a rethink: researcher Statin nonadherence common after first prescription Health professionals should focus greater attention on adherence to therapy within the first month of statin treatment, study finds. First Previous 58 59 60 61 62 Next Last
