Last Updated: 2008-5-5  :: Combination of Medications for Cardiovascular Disease Does Not Reduce Mortality

ACE-inhibitors and Angiotensin receptor blockers have independently demonstrated an ability to lower risks of heart disease. However, when the drugs were combined there was no improvement in the numbers of illness or death, in fact there may be some additional kidney problems.

Last Updated: 2008-5-5  :: Lithium for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A small study suggests the use of Lithium to treat patients with ALS may have some benefits. Researchers found promising results in slowing the progression of the disease and lengthening the patients lives.

Last Updated: 2008-5-5  :: Cleaning Wounds with Drinkable Tap Water

Unfounded fears about the safety of tap water have led to an enormous industry of bottled water and water filtration systems. However, a review of several studies found that for cleaning wounds, tap water may be a better answer.

Last Updated: 2008-5-5  :: Electrocardiogram before ADHD Medication

The American Heart Association has released a new guideline that recommend an ECG for children before receiving ADHD medications. The review was based on FDA review that found illness or deaths in children that had been given stimulant medications.

Last Updated: 2008-4-4  :: Presenting "Lung Age" Spirometry Results Increases Smoking Cessation at 12 Months

Smoking cessation has remained a challenge for many people, despite the risks for serious lung disease. A new study has shown that giving someone their "lung age" may be a new motivation tool.

Last Updated: 2008-4-4  :: Adjunctive Acupuncture Improves Pregnancy Rates in Women Having IVF

A promising review showed acupuncture may help improve pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF.

Last Updated: 2008-3-10  :: Maintaining Target Hemoglobin A1c Less than 6% May Increase Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study halted their research of intensive blood-glucose lowering treatment (A1c's lower than 6%) after participants developed death rates higher than their control counterparts. However, a second major diabetes study did not find the same link.

Last Updated: 2008-3-10  :: Combination Infliximab Plus Azathioprine for Newly Diagnosed Crohn’s Disease

Promising results were found when researchers administered a combination drug treatment to patients recently diagnosed with Chrohn's disease.

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