Patients who discontinue statin therapy after having an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are at twice the risk of dying during the following year compared with patients who have never used statins, new research findings suggest.
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The results of a study published in the August issue of Hypertension suggest that there is an inverse relationship between dietary linoleic acid and blood pressure. This relationship is appears stronger in patients who are not receiving a dietary or medical intervention.
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ACH Food Companies, Inc. is recalling its Patak’s Dopiaza Cooking Sauce sold in the United States because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is distributed nationally through retail stores. ACH Food Companies is notifying its distributors and stores that carry this product that it contains an undeclared milk allergen and to immediately remove it from distribution.

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Intensive lipid lowering with atorvastatin reduces cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes, stable coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to findings published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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When used at standard doses, most NSAIDs do not increase the risk of MI, stroke, or other cardiovascular events, new research shows. However, when used on a daily basis, ibuprofen may increase the risk, according to a report in the August 15th issue of Arthritis Care and Research.
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The addition of apixaban to antiplatelet therapy resulted in an increase in bleeding, but there was also an observed trend toward a reduction in clinically relevant ischemic events, a new dose-ranging study has shown.
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A new study shows that the risk for stroke increases with use of antipsychotic drugs and might be even higher in patients taking atypical antipsychotics or in patients with dementia.
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The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive; linezolid tablets, oral suspension, and injection; and abatacept intravenous infusion.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 5, 2008–The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has posted on its Web site its first quarterly report that lists certain drugs that are being evaluated for potential safety issues. The drugs have been…

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Commentary on a study on perioperative beta blockers for noncardiac surgery, published May 2008 in The Lancet.

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