Cardiology

Review: 5-HT3 receptor antagonists cut peri-op shivering

(HealthDay)—5-HT3 receptor antagonists (5-HT3RAs) seem to be effective for preventing perioperative shivering (POS), according to a review and meta-analysis published online Sept. 15 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Vancomycin trough target may be lower for teens

(HealthDay)—The target trough concentration of vancomycin seems to be lower for adolescents than for adults, according to a study published online June 13 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

World's first vaccine developed against toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a severe circulatory and organ failure caused by bacterial toxins, usually triggered by bacteria from the Staphylococcus group. Researchers from MedUni Vienna's Department of Clinical Pharmacology, ...

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