Eprotirome Further Reduces Cholesterol Levels in Statin-Treated Patients
The thyroid hormone analog further reduced total- and LDL-cholesterol levels, as well as triglycerides, without any adverse effects. Commonly observed side effects of past thyroid hormone mimetics have included a rapid heart rate or atrial dysrhythmias, but these were not reported with eprotirome.
Heartwire
Never Take Candy From a Stranger: The Role of the Bacterial Glycome in Host - Pathogen Interactions
The study of bacterial glycomes is still in its infancy and little is known concerning their role in host-pathogen interactions.
Future Microbiology
Transfusion-Related Transmission of Yellow Fever Vaccine Virus -- California, 2009
This report provides the first serologic evidence for transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through infected blood products. What preventive steps are needed?
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
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