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Psychological distress contributes to increased dementia risk
Psychological distress contributes to increased dementia risk
23 Dec 2022
HF meds rapid up-titration reduces readmission, mortality after acute HF hospitalization
HF meds rapid up-titration reduces readmission, mortality after acute HF hospitalization
21 Dec 2022
Study reinforces guideline to avoid prescribing EIASMs in glioma patients with epilepsy
Study reinforces guideline to avoid prescribing EIASMs in glioma patients with epilepsy
17 Dec 2022

First-line monotherapy with levetiracetam appears to have a more favourable effectiveness than enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (EIASMs) in glioma patients with epilepsy, owing to lower treatment failure for any reason and better tolerability, according to a study, which supports the current neuro-oncology recommendations to avoid EIASMs in this population.

Study reinforces guideline to avoid prescribing EIASMs in glioma patients with epilepsy
17 Dec 2022
Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?
Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?
12 Dec 2022 byRoshini Claire Anthony

A polypill comprising ultra-low doses of four antihypertensive drugs shows promise in reducing blood pressure (BP) levels compared with standard monotherapy, according to a small study presented at AHA 2022.

Low-dose polypill: Another step forward in hypertension management?
12 Dec 2022