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Retinal Vessel Diameter Linked to Heart Disease, Hypertension

May 17, 2012

Baseline retinal vessel diameter is an independent predictor of incident hypertension, lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD), and any cardiovascular disease (CVD) at six years in African-American patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Statins Benefit Those at Low Risk for Vascular Events

May 17, 2012

Reduction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol with statins is associated with a decrease in major vascular events, even for individuals with a five-year risk of <10%.

Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease Tied to Coronary Artery Disease

May 16, 2012

Diagonal ear lobe crease (DELC) is independently and significantly associated with the prevalence, extent, and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Air Pollution Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Markers

May 16, 2012

Changes in air pollution levels during the Beijing Olympics were associated with changes in biomarkers linked to cardiovascular disease in healthy young people.

Lack of Post-MI Discharge Advice Hinders Sexual Activity

May 15, 2012

Less than half of patients who suffer an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) receive instruction regarding resuming sexual activity on hospital discharge, with those who do not receive instruction more likely to report loss of sexual activity.

CADUET

Cardiovascular System > Angina

Amlodipine (as besylate), atorvastatin (as calcium); 2.5mg/10mg, 2.5mg/20mg, 2.5mg/40mg, 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 5mg/40mg, 5mg/80mg, 10mg/10mg, 10mg/20mg, 10mg/40mg, 10mg/80mg; tabs.

CARDIZEM LA

Cardiovascular System > Angina

Diltiazem HCl 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg, 360mg, 420mg; ext-rel tabs.

INDERAL LA

Cardiovascular System > Angina

Propranolol HCl 60mg, 80mg, 120mg, 160mg; sust-rel caps.

NITRO-DUR

Cardiovascular System > Angina

Nitroglycerin 0.1mg/hr, 0.2mg/hr, 0.3mg/hr, 0.4mg/hr, 0.6mg/hr, 0.8mg/hr; transdermal patches.

TOPROL-XL

Cardiovascular System > Angina

Metoprolol succinate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg; scored ext-rel tabs.

Cardiovascular System > Angina

Angina pectoris, the primary symptom of ischemic heart disease, occurs when myocardial oxygen demands exceed the oxygen supply. Pharmacological ...
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Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Potentially Inappropriate Drugs for the Elderly (Beers List)

May 21, 2012

A list of drugs that may potentially be inappropriate for use in elderly patients due to their side effects. A description of the possible side effects is indicated next to each drug.

Osteoporosis Treatments

May 16, 2012

Osteoporosis treatment chart.

Mood Disorder Treatments

May 16, 2012

Mood disorder treatments for bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, treatment resistant depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and others.

Antiretroviral Contraindications and Drug Interactions Chart

May 16, 2012

HIV medication contraindications and drug interactions comparison chart.

Antiretroviral Treatment Chart

May 16, 2012

Antiretroviral dosing regimen chart for HIV.