Cholesterol rethink for high-risk patients

Article Abstract:

A study was done to understand the cause of reduced risk on patients for acute coronary syndrome with a median baseline LDL cholesterol of 106mg/dL by comparing pravastatin 40 mg with atorvastatin 80 mg daily. The results of the study indicated that atorvastatin or simvastatin should be used for patients at high risk from coronary artery disease and in some patient, a combination of a statin with a second lipid-lowering drug should be used to reach LDL concentration that are low.

Management dynamics, Practice, Clinical trials, Risk factors (Health), Cardiac patients

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Stalevo for Parkinson's disease

Article Abstract:

A study was done on the newest treatment for Parkinson's disease with end-of-dose wearing off which is called the Stalevo (Novartis) that is a combination of the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor entacapone (Comtane) with 3 different doses of levodopa/carbidopa. The study revealed that the 3 tablet sizes would be more convenient and less expensive than taking the same drugs separately for patients with Parkinson's disease and end-of-dose wearing off.

Economic aspects, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson disease, Dopa, L-dopa

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Randomized, controlled outcome study of active mobilization compared with collar therapy for whiplash injury

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of the traditional approach of soft collar use is compared with early exercise and mobilization to treat whiplash injury in Germany. A randomized clinical trial on 2000 patients showed that early exercise therapy is superior to the collar therapy in reducing pain intensity and disability for whiplash injury.

Germany, Comparative analysis, Homeopathy, Whiplash injuries, Whiplash

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