New theory about migraine triggers published
ConclusionThe study brings together evidence in support of a plausible theory about the causes of migraine. However, the evidence is very mixed in quality. Although the author says all triggers have the potential to cause oxidative stress, the link for some triggers is quite weak. For example, he says in the study it is unclear whether excessive mental work can cause oxidation, and that the role of oestrogen is not clear. Because of the difficulty of showing the effects of oxidative stress on the brain, most of the evidence is from animal studies on mice or rats, or studies of what happens to cells in test tubes or petri d...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Source Type: news
Study Assesses Nitroglycerin's Effect on Hypotension in STEMI Patients
This study was designed to determine if nitroglycerin (NTG) administration is more likely to cause hypotension in patients with an inferior wall ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus one somewhere else in the heart. The authors defined hypotension as systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg. They also examined the frequency of systolic blood pressure dropping more than 30 mmHg after NTG administration.
The information was extracted from retrospective chart review of 1,488 EMS reports that had EMS 12-lead ECGs for which the computer interpretation was “acute MI.” They found that hypotension occurred as often in ...
Source: JEMS Special Topics - November 23, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP Tags: Columns Cardiac & Resuscitation Special Topics Patient Care Source Type: news
Study Assesses Nitroglycerin's Effect on Hypotension in STEMI Patients
This study was designed to determine if nitroglycerin (NTG) administration is more likely to cause hypotension in patients with an inferior wall ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus one somewhere else in the heart. The authors defined hypotension as systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg. They also examined the frequency of systolic blood pressure dropping more than 30 mmHg after NTG administration.
The information was extracted from retrospective chart review of 1,488 EMS reports that had EMS 12-lead ECGs for which the computer interpretation was “acute MI.” They found that hypotension occurred as often in ...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - November 23, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP Tags: Special Topics Cardiac & Resuscitation Research Columns Patient Care Source Type: news
Study Assesses Nitroglycerin's Effect on Hypotension in STEMI Patients
This study was designed to determine if nitroglycerin (NTG) administration is more likely to cause hypotension in patients with an inferior wall ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus one somewhere else in the heart. The authors defined hypotension as systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg. They also examined the frequency of systolic blood pressure dropping more than 30 mmHg after NTG administration.
The information was extracted from retrospective chart review of 1,488 EMS reports that had EMS 12-lead ECGs for which the computer interpretation was “acute MI.” They found that hypotension occurred as often in ...
Source: JEMS Special Topics - November 23, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP Tags: Special Topics Cardiac & Resuscitation Research Columns Patient Care Source Type: news
10 Of The Most Embarrassing (And Totally Real) Ways To Land In The Hospital
A trip to the emergency room in a screaming ambulance is one of our worst fears. So imagine the embarrassment when the circumstances behind it are avoidable in the first place, or if the visit turns out to be completely unnecessary. With your good health in mind -- and because awareness of the rare and absurd medical issues out there may prove vital one day -- we’ve partnered with Anthem to bring you this list of 10 injuries, ailments, accidents and all around hilarious circumstances that sent people off to the ER. Check them out, and be careful. 1. Having A Coffee Bean Stuck Up Your Nose For Over 24 Hours Many kid...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exploding the drug deadlock: Repurposing nitroglycerin for anti-cancer treatments
(ecancermedicalscience) In the latest study in ecancermedicalscience, researchers find that nitroglycerin is the latest in a series of medicines that could be repurposed to treat cancer. In particular, it targets tumor hypoxia -- which could make anti-cancer drugs even more effective. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - August 27, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Understand EMS' Role in the Chain of Care
EMTs and paramedics work in a world that can go from absolute boredom to sheer panic in mere moments. To be successful in EMS, these same clinicians must learn to make decisions in what some call a "non-history-taking environment," meaning they generally know very little about the patients they treat.
Most calls allow very little time to gather information, synthesize what was learned, and then apply the appropriate treatment before sending patients down the road to become a distant memory, or even forgotten. All too often, EMS clinicians are only concerned about what's happening while they're providing direct ca...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - April 6, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Steven C. LeCroy, MS, CRTT, EMT P Tags: Administration and Leadership Patient Care Source Type: news
Black Storm: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Sildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - November 24, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
nitroglycerin, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat, Transderm-Nitro, Minitran, Deponit, Nitrol
Title: nitroglycerin, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat, Transderm-Nitro, Minitran, Deponit, NitrolCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/24/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - November 24, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Nitro-Dur (Nitroglycerin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - October 20, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Arize: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Undeclared sulfoaildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - August 11, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Herbal Vigor Quick Fix: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - August 11, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Take common-sense steps to stay safe this summer
When the mercury rises, heat can strain the limits of the body's cooling system. Its driving engine, the heart, takes on a heavier load in hot weather to keep body temperature within norms, reports the July 2014 issue of the Harvard Men's Health Watch.
For otherwise fit, active men, handling the heat requires no more than knowing their limits and drinking enough fluids. But what about men with heart conditions? "They are going to be more sensitive to the heat," says Dr. Joanne Foody, director of cardiovascular wellness services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital. "They may just need to limit their activitie...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - June 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
