Health
Like black licorice? It could land you in the hospital, FDA warns
Black licorice looks innocent enough.
Nov 2, 2017
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Health
Fruits and vegetables' latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure
Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas—and even coffee—could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the ...
Apr 5, 2017
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Medications
New research suggests first-line anti-staph drug oxacillin safer than nafcillin
Nafcillin and oxacillin, two antibiotics commonly prescribed in hospitals, have been used without preference for one over the other. Costs and effectiveness are similar for both. But a new study suggests that oxacillin is ...
Mar 14, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Investigational drug prevents life-threatening side effects of kidney disease treatment
A yearlong study of more than 300 patients found that the investigational drug patiromer can reduce elevated blood-potassium levels—a common side effect of drugs essential in the treatment of chronic diabetic kidney disease.
Jul 14, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Blood test for patients on acne medication deemed unnecessary
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has found that for young, healthy women taking spironolactone to treat hormonal acne, frequent office visits and blood draws are an unnecessary health care ...
Mar 22, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Investigational drug reduces high potassium levels in chronic kidney disease patients
Research published today found that the investigational drug patiromer decreased high potassium levels and maintained normal potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease. The results of a multicenter trial appear ...
Nov 21, 2014
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Cardiology
Drug lowers high potassium levels associated with potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmias
Mikhail Kosiborod, M.D., of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, and colleagues evaluated the efficacy and safety of the drug zirconium cyclosilicate in patients with hyperkalemia (higher than normal potassium ...
Nov 17, 2014
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Cardiology
Serum potassium levels linked to long-term mortality post-MI
(HealthDay)—For patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), serum potassium levels are associated with long-term mortality risk, according to a study published in the April 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Apr 14, 2014
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Diabetes
Non-traditional risk factors illuminate racial disparities in type 2 diabetes
(Medical Xpress)—Two surprising risk factors – diminished lung function and low serum potassium levels - appear to have nearly the same impact as obesity in explaining why African-Americans are disproportionately prone ...
Feb 6, 2014
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Cardiology
Cola and honey: Exploring food riddles in rhythm disturbances
Drinking excessive amounts of cola and eating honey made from the pollen of Rhododendrons can cause unusual syncope (fainting) and symptoms of arrhythmia, report two case studies presented as abstracts at the EHRA EUROPACE ...
Jun 25, 2013
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