Data detailed in ‘Risk of mortality: the relationship with associated injuries and fracture treatment methods in patients with unilateral or bilateral femoral shaft fractures’ have been presented. "The aim of the study was to determine the relative contributions to mortality of a unilateral or a bilateral femoral fracture in patients with or without injuries to [...]
New investigation results, ‘Outcomes from medium term follow-up of patients with third and fourth degree perineal tears,’ are detailed in a study published in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. According to a study from Gateshead, the United Kingdom, "Third and fourth degree perineal tears have a considerable bearing on a woman’s future continence and quality [...]
Current study results from the report, ‘A preliminary characterisation of cognition and social cognition in spinocerebellar ataxia types 2, 1, and 7,’ have been published. According to recent research published in the journal Behavioural Neurology, "Over the last decade, studies have implicated the cerebellum not only in motor functioning, but also in cognition and social [...]
Researchers detail in ‘Overview of the methods and therapies for the primary prevention of variceal bleeding,’ new data in variceal bleeding. According to recent research published in the journal Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, "Patients with cirrhosis develop varices at a rate of 5% per year, and a third of patients with high-risk varices [...]
GlaxoSmithKline and Human Genome Sciences announce FDA priority review designation for Benlysta belimumab as a potential treatment for systemic lupus erythematosusLondon UK & Rockville, Maryland, US – GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) and Human Genome Sciences, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a priority review designation to Benlysta (belimumab) as a [...]
MIAMI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ SaveRxCanada.com, the premier Canadian pharmacy intermediary since 2004, announced an enhancement to its full online shopping system.SaveRxCanada.com has been at the forefront of connecting consumers to affordable Canada drugs though its unique network of licensed Canadian pharmacies and International online pharmacies. SaveRxCanada.com has upgraded a number of features on its [...]
Research findings, ‘Macular perfusion determined by fundus fluorescein angiography at the 4-month time point in a prospective randomized trial of intravitreal bevacizumab or laser therapy in the management of diabetic macular edema (Bolt Study): Report 1,’ are discussed in a new report. According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, "The purpose of this [...]
"Drug-related problems (DRPs) may result in adverse drug reactions causing hospital admissions (5-17%); older patients in particular may experience such reactions during a hospital stay (6-17%). While community pharmacists can identify DRPs through clinical medication reviews, little is known about how well they perform in providing such reviews," investigators in Bath, the United Kingdom report [...]
Researchers detail in ‘Use of intravenous co-trimoxazole to treat bacterial infection: analysis of 50 treatment episodes,’ new data in post-trials research. According to a study from Bristol, the United Kingdom, "Co-trimoxazole is infrequently prescribed in the UK due to concerns regarding adverse events. However, it has a low association with Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) and [...]
New research, ‘Cardiovascular events in patients with COPD: TORCH study results,’ is the subject of a report. According to a study from Liverpool, the United Kingdom, "Previous studies have suggested that long-term use of beta agonists to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may increase the risk of cardiovascular adverse events. In this post hoc [...]
