REVIEW OF RECENT MEDICAL ARTICLES
Posted on December 10, 2007
Posted on November 06, 2007
Posted on October 23, 2007
Posted on Setember 20, 2007
Aliskiren Plus Valsartan Reduces Blood Pressure More Than Either Agent Alone
Posted on Aguest 21, 2007
Alcohol Dependence: Chronic Disorder or Not?
Primary Aldosteronism Among Diabetic Patients with Resistant Hypertension
Posted on Aguest 14, 2007
Posted on Aguest 2, 2007
Posted on July 17, 2007
Can Aspirin Prevent Colon Cancer?
Posted on June 19, 2007
Insulin Glargine vs. Rosiglitazone: Quality-of-Life Outcomes
H. pylori and Gastric Malignancy
Long-Term Benefits of Reducing Sodium Intake
Once-Yearly Treatment for Osteoporosis?
Posted on June 8, 2007
Steroid Therapy for ARDS, Revisited
Statin Therapy for Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
Fish Oil Supplementation Reduces Nonfatal Cardiac Events in Japan
Omeprazole Before Endoscopy in Patients with Upper GI Bleeding
Erythropoietin for Cancer Patients — Adverse Effect on Survival?
Rosiglitazone May Reduce Bone Density
Gabapentin Effective in Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Posted on May 15, 2007
Changes in Lung Function with Inhaled Insulin
Frequent Use of Nonnarcotic Analgesics Associated with Hypertension in Men
Lactulose for Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
Recombinant PTH May Prevent Vertebral Fractures in Osteoporosis
Posted on April 26, 2007
Another Study of Glucosamine for Knee Osteoarthritis
Diabetes Risk with Antihypertensive Meds
High Seafood Intake in Pregnancy Appears to Help, Not Harm, Fetal Neurodevelopment
Higher Pulse Pressure Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Inhaled Therapy and Mortality in COPD
Progression from Impaired Fasting Glucose to Diabetes
Siesta to Reduce Coronary Mortality?
Treating Refractory C. difficile Diarrhea with a New Rifamycin Antibiotic
Using Lifestyle or Drug Interventions to Prevent or Delay Progression to Type 2 Diabetes
Posted on March 22, 2007
Fenoldopam May Prevent Renal Failure in Critically Ill Patients
The ABCD 2 Score: Stratifying Risk for Stroke After TIA
Complete Correction of Anemia Caused by Renal Disease May Increase Mortality
Complementary Therapies for Acute Low Back Pain
Assessing the Value of Repeat Bone-Mineral Density Measurements
Posted on February 1, 2007
Does Circumcision Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Even After It Ends, a Lifestyle Intervention Prevents Diabetes
@ Lipoic Acid for Diabetic Neuropathy
Pioglitazone for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Possible New Approach to Overactive Bladder in Men
Which Drug for Initial Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes?
Posted on December 15, 2006
Not Much Evidence for Specific LDL Targets
D-Dimer to Determine Duration of Anticoagulation After Venous Thromboembolism
Posted on November 22, 2006
More Ambiguous Results on Carotid Stenting vs. Endarterectomy
High-Dose Statins Benefit Patients with CHD and Metabolic Syndrome
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy- A New Approach for Suspected Small-Bowel Bleeding
Does Medical Therapy Aid in the Passage of Ureteral Stones?
Posted on November 16, 2006
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder and Depression
Sleeplessness Alters Immune Function
Short-Acting SSRI for Premature Ejaculation
New Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Zoster Vaccine- Is It Worth It?
Rosiglitazone, but Not Ramipril, Prevents Progression to Diabetes in Patients at Risk
Preventing Progression from Impaired Glucose Tolerance to Diabetes
Comparison of Strategies to Maintain Weight Loss
Posted on November 1, 2006
ACE Inhibitors Seem to Benefit Patients with CAD andNormal LV Function
ACE Inhibitors May Prevent Rupture of Abdominal
Dietary Supplements and Prevention of Chronic Disease
Furosemide Doesn't Help Prevent or Treat Renal Failure
Long-Term Benefits of Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
Posted on October 24, 2006
Combining an Opioid and an NSAID in Acute Renal Colic
What's the Best Technique for Living-Donor Nephrectomy?
Posted on October 13, 2006
Is Migraine Associated with Cardiovascular Disease?
Does Atorvastatin Prevent Cardiovascular Events Among Diabetics?
Is Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Helpful in Type 2 Diabetes?
Sibutramine for Obese Adolescents
Examining the 4-Hour Rule for Pneumonia Treatment
Updated Guidelines for Treatment of STDs
Blood Pressure and the J-Curve Phenomenon
As a Cardiac Risk Factor, Is Diabetes Always a Coronary Equivalent?
Mediterranean Diets vs. Low-Fat Diet
Bariatric Surgery for Super Morbidly Obese Patients
Prevalence of Obesity Surgery and Its Complications
H. pylori Eradication and Precancerous Gastric Lesions
Condom Catheters vs. Indwelling Catheters
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitalized Patients
Posted on September 21, 2006
C-Reactive Protein- Not Ready for Population-Wide CVD Risk Assessment
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction- Two New Studies
Inhaled Insulin vs. Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes
N-Acetylcysteine for Patients Undergoing Primary Angioplasty
Negative D-Dimer Testing to Exclude PE
New Drug for Smoking Cessation
Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis
Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2006
ACE Inhibitors and ARBs vs. Other Antihypertensives for Renoprotection
Alternating Acetaminophen with Ibuprofen Trumps Monotherapy
Cholesterol Lowering and Affective Changes in Elders
Do Sulfonylureas Increase Mortality?
Erectile Dysfunction- Information on Prevalence and Risk Factors
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Knee Osteoarthritis
High Intake of Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Stroke Risk
Higher BMI Is a Risk Factor for Renal Failure
Home INR Monitoring Improves Safety and Efficacy of Anticoagulation
Intensive Insulin Therapy in the Medical ICU
Ivermectin Effective Against Body Lice
Managing Acute Pain in Patients Who Take Maintenance Opioid Agonists
Opioid Antagonist Reduces Severity of Pathological Gambling
Prehypertensive BP and Risk for CHD
Prostate Cancer Screening- Still Waiting for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Saw Palmetto Has No Benefit for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Statins for Patients with Nonischemic Heart Failure?
Statins Might Prevent Sepsis in Older Patients with Atherosclerosis
Steroid Therapy to Facilitate Ventilator Weaning in the ICU?
Treating GERD-Associated Cough
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006
A New, More Virulent Strain of C. difficile
ACE Inhibitor Is Beneficial in Advanced Renal Insufficiency
Adding Insulin Glargine in Type 2 Diabetes
Diagnosis and Management of Stone Disease
Dietary Antioxidants and Macular Degeneration - Eat Your Broccoli!
Glycemic Control and Macrovascular Complications in Type 1 Diabetes
Hyperglycemia and Mortality in the ICU
Yoga for Chronic Low-Back Pain
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006
Hyperglycemia and Mortality in the ICU
Prognostic Value of BNP in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Falls
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Is a Better Cardiac Predictor Than BMI
Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006
Does Paternal Age Influence Risk for Congenital Malformations?
Findings of Whole-Body CT Screening
First Impressions- Does Physician Attire Matter?
Is Early MRI Helpful for Patients with Back Pain and Radiculopathy?
Is Muraglitazar Safe for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes?
Medical Management of Partial Small-Bowel Obstruction
Meta-Analysis Shows Consistent Benefits of Lipid Reduction with Statins
Rimonabant for Weight Loss- Another Encouraging Study
Sibutramine Plus Lifestyle Modification Is Effective for Weight Loss
When Less Is More- Low-Dose Iron Replacement Therapy for Octogenarians
Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2005
Back Exercises vs. General Physical Activity for Low Back Pain
Blood Pressure in Acute Stroke- How Low Is Too Low?
Efficacy of Influenza Vaccine in the Elderly
Pioglitazone Reduces Macrovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes
Posted on Friday, December 23, 2005
Prepared by Mostafa Tabassomi, M.D.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder, characterized by a pressing need to move the extremities. It is associated with paraesthesias, motor restlessness, and worsening of symptoms at rest and during the evening or at night. It is classified as idiopathic or symptomatic (secondary). In secondary RLS, the primary illness should be identified and treated if possible...
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005
Another Look at BNP Levels in Renal Failure
Bariatric Surgery Risks Might Be Higher Than Previously Thought
CT Beats Plain Films in Patients with Abdominal Pain
Decreased Smoking and Lung Cancer Risk
High-Normal Fasting Glucose and Diabetes Risk
Home Visits Help Prolong Exclusive Breast-Feeding
Is It Safe to Use Metformin in CHF Patients?
Low-Dose CT Without Contrast for Evaluating Acute Diverticulitis
New Treatments for Uncontrolled Diabetes
Newer vs. Older Antihypertensives- New Data, Same Controversy
Why the Decline in Coronary Death Rates?
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2005
Combined Therapy with Ezetimibe Plus Statin
Drug Combinations That Reduce Mortality in CHD Patients
Free Nicotine Patches Led to Increased Smoking Cessation in NYC
Interpreting Dipstick Proteinuria
Mediterranean Diet Helps Healthy European Elders Live Longer
Metronidazole for C. difficile Colitis Losing Its Potency
MRI Might Improve Breast Cancer Screening in High-Risk Women
Orlistat and Weight Loss in Adolescents
Restless Legs Syndrome Fairly Common, Very Disruptive
Single-Question Screening for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Statins Might Pay for Themselves in a Wide Range of Patients
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Inhaled Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes
Medical Therapy to Promote Passage of Ureteral Stones?