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Most Effective Asthma Treatments to Avoid Severe Exacerbations
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Since it is not always clear what asthma treatment is most effective, a new analysis reviewed clinical studies to provide better guidance. Compared with short-acting β-agonists alone, researchers found that combining short-acting β-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids or using a combination of a formoterol bronchodilator with inhaled corticosteroids significantly reduced severe exacerbations without an increase in adverse events. Read more.
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Continuing Antiobesity Drugs Presurgery Okay for Most
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Because of delayed gastric emptying, concerns have been raised about the continued use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists when patients are undergoing elective surgery or gastrointestinal endoscopies. New guidance from five surgical and medical societies suggested that the drugs can be continued in most cases. Find out what factors should be considered in making that decision.
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Colchicine Use Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction
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A new study presented at the recent Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s TCT 2024 conference had some surprising results: Routine administration of colchicine did not reduce cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or ischemia-driven revascularization after acute myocardial infarction. Previous studies have shown clear benefits from the drug, whether given immediately or in the long term. Read more.
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Polypharmacy Worsens Symptoms, Function of Patients With Dementia
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The adverse effects of polypharmacy (taking five or more medications) are well-known in older adults with typical brain function, but what about those who have Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia? A new study published in Biological Research for Nursing found out the effect on symptoms such as falls, hospitalization, mortality, and physical function. Read more.
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