medicine Archive — Page 5 of 12

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April 30, 2012

Better blood pressure-reducing drugs?

A newer version of an old class of blood pressure lowering drugs may offer advantages for obese patients with metabolic syndrome.

By Leigh MacMillan
sick child
April 26, 2012

Cost study shows timing crucial in appendectomies

Removing a child’s ruptured appendix sooner rather than later significantly lowers hospital costs and charges, according to a recently published study.

By Christina Echegaray
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April 17, 2012

Pathways to delirium in the ICU

Study suggests that the “kynurenine” biochemical pathway could be a target for reducing delirium and coma in critically ill patients.

By Leigh MacMillan
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April 12, 2012

Targeting post-transplant diabetes

Targeting diabetes that develops after a stem cell transplant may help moderate graft-vs.-host disease, an adverse effect of the procedure, and improve outcomes.

By Vanderbilt Health News
April 6, 2012

New tool hooks heart failure drugs

A new screening tool – using glowing fish embryos – could identify therapeutics for myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure.

By Leigh MacMillan
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April 6, 2012

Plant compound quells inflammation

Berberine, an herbal remedy for diarrhea and intestinal parasites, may be an effective treatment for gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases.

By Leigh MacMillan