The idea that patients who present with medication-resistant depression could be harbouring a hidden bipolar disorder has been bolstered by the largest study of the topic so far.
Heart failure increases osteoporotic fracture risk
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Analysis of a large Canadian database has confirmed a link between heart failure and osteoporotic fractures but showed for the first time it is independent of bone mineral density (BMD).
Capsaicin beats cannabis in RA treatment
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The adverse side effects of most neuromodulators and muscle relaxants overshadow any pain relief potential in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new Cochrane Review finds.
Vitamin D supplements are advised with steroids
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Most patients taking steroids have suboptimal vitamin D levels and should take supplements to prevent drug-induced osteoporosis, experts have advised.
Dental issues are common with port wine stains
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Patients with facial port wine stains (PWS) are at an increased risk of dental complications, particularly gingival staining, a study has confirmed.
Newborn infants face doubled risk with SSRIs
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Infants born to mothers who take SSRIs during face more than twice the risk of pulmonary hypertension compared with unexposed infants, research has found.
Evidence links IBD development to colder weather
January 26, 2012 By 1 Comment
New research has identified a link between warmer climates and lower incidences of Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
ADHD linked to gestational diabetes and low income
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Children whose mothers develop gestational diabetes (GDM) are more likely to develop ADHD, new research has found — especially if they are from a low-income family.
Surgical tape houses virulent superbugs
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Everyday surgical adhesive tape can harbour a cocktail of virulent superbugs, an Australian study has shown, with half of rolls sampled from New South Wales hospitals found to contain MRSA or vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).
Why LDL cholesterol is atherogenic
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Prof Gerald H Tomkin provides an overview of the role played by LDL and the correlation between LDL cholesterol levels and atherosclerotic risk.
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