Neurology
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FDA Warns on Mixing Antidepressants with Migraine Drugs
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Mixing common migraine drugs such as Imitrex (sumatriptan) with antidepressants like Prozac (fluoxetine) or Cymbalta (duloxetine) can trigger a life-threatening condition called serotonin-syndrome, the FDA has warned.
Jul 20, 2006
Blood Clots Linked to Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementias
MANCHESTER, England — Spontaneous cerebral blood clots were detected at similar rates in patients with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, suggesting a common pathology and a potentially preventable or treatable cause for some dementias, researchers here said.
Apr 28, 2006
ACP: Garlic, Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, and Ginger All Bad Actors with Coumadin
PHILADELPHIA - When it comes to adverse events associated with Coumadin (warfarin) therapy, beware of herbs and many supplements beginning with the letter G, according to a University of Washington investigator.
Apr 09, 2006
IBD Patients Prone to Other Autoimmune or Inflammatory Disorders
PHILADELPHIA-Patients with the inflammatory bowel disorders ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are significantly more likely to suffer from other conditions with an inflammatory or autoimmune basis, said researchers in two separate studies.
Sep 01, 2005
FDA Says It Plans Label Changes for Concerta and Ritalin
WASHINGTON-The FDA said it plans to strengthen the warning label for Concerta, the popular long-acting version of Ritalin (methylpenidate) in response to post-marketing surveillance reports of psychiatric and cardiovascular adverse effects.
Jun 29, 2005
FDA Warns of Excess Mortality to Elderly With Antipsychotics
WASHINGTON-The FDA has issued a public health advisory on the entire class of atypical antipsychotic drugs, pointing to an apparent excess of mortality for older patients with dementia, particularly when the agents are used off-label to treat behavioral disorders.
Apr 12, 2005
Schiavo Neurologist Calls Frist a Fool and Shameful
MINNEAPOLIS-Seven years of work with the Terri Schiavo case have convinced neurologist Ronald Cranford, MD, that there is no doubt about the diagnosis of persistent vegetative state. He has sharp words for physicians and physician-politicians who say otherwise.
Mar 27, 2005
ACC: LDL Cholesterol of Less than 80 mg/dL Reduces Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
ORLANDO-Cardiologists report that aggressive cholesterol-lowering to new super low target levels of LDL is associated with a 22% reduction in risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest and death from heart disease for patients with stable coronary disease. The reduction to a mean of 77 mg/dL compared with standard cholesterol-lowering therapy that aims to reduce LDL to about 100 mg/dL. In addition, stroke risk was reduced by 25% compared with risk in patients treated to the recommended target of 100 mg/dL.
Mar 08, 2005
Provigil (modafinil) Counteracts SSRI Side Effects
Provigil ® (modafinil) not only counteracted the excessive fatigue and somnolence experienced by some patients on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but also improved mood and quality of life in this patient group, according to a preliminary study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Oct 23, 2004