More Cocaine-Overdose Deaths Seen on Hotter Days
The number of New Yorkers who die of cocaine overdose appears to go up when the temperature surpasses 75 degrees, a new study suggests.
Reuters Health Information
CREST Results: Carotid Endarterectomy vs Stenting
In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts reviews initial CREST findings presented at the 2010 International Stroke Conference.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
RESPOND: Ticagrelor Improves Platelet Inhibition in Both Clopidogrel Responders and Nonresponders
The authors of the study also suggest that ticagrelor may inhibit platelets more effectively than prasugrel.
Heartwire
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for interstitial lung disease, which significantly impacts their survival, researchers report in the February 12th online issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism.
Reuters Health Information
FDA Announces New Boxed Warning for WinRho SDF
Reports of deaths from intravascular hemolysis after treatment with the immunoglobulin have prompted instructions for close monitoring for at least 8 hours after administration.
Medscape Medical News