Cardiology

VKA monotherapy linked to reduced MI, stroke risk in A-fib

(HealthDay)—For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), vitamin K antagonist (VKA) monotherapy is associated with reduced risk of first-time myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke compared with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) ...

Immunology

Tolerance develops in NSAID-induced urticaria/angioedema

(HealthDay)—Patients with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced urticaria/angioedema (NIUA) may develop tolerance to NSAIDs over time, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Allergy.

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