Monitoring Potassium in Individuals on Spironolactone Monitoring Potassium in Individuals on Spironolactone
Current guidelines recommend frequently checking the potassium levels of these individuals while taking spironolactone, but is it really necessary?Journal of the Endocrine Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
5 Myths About Thanksgiving Food —Debunked
If only the turkey on your Thanksgiving table could talk. That bird would like a word about how “exhausting” it is.
The idea that turkey makes us tired has been passed around holiday celebrations for a long time—and it’s not the only myth shared year after year. Is canned pumpkin really less nutritious than fresh? Is dousing the cranberries in sugar an absolute must?
Here, we debunk these and other myths about Thanksgiving food—so you can serve up the facts at this year’s feast.
Myth: Turkey makes you tired.
Truth: Turkey meat contains L-tryptophan, which is an essential amino acid that ...
Source: TIME: Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Wellbeing Source Type: news
STRONG-HF study results demonstrate clear benefits for acute heart failure patients
STRONG-HF study primary outcomes showed significant reduction of all cause death or acute heart failure readmissions, at day 180, when the study strategy was implementedRapid, simultaneous up-titration of therapies, and close follow-up, led to increased patient quality of life.The RocheElecsys® NT-proBNP biomarker is an integral part of the treatment strategy, comprising rapid up-titration and close follow up after an acute heart failure admissionBasel, 9 November 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced publication of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Rapid Optimization of Heart Failure (STRONG-HF...
Source: Roche Investor Update - November 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
STRONG-HF study results demonstrate clear benefits for acute heart failure patients
STRONG-HF study primary outcomes showed significant reduction of all cause death or acute heart failure readmissions, at day 180, when the study strategy was implementedRapid, simultaneous up-titration of therapies, and close follow-up, led to increased patient quality of life.The RocheElecsys® NT-proBNP biomarker is an integral part of the treatment strategy, comprising rapid up-titration and close follow up after an acute heart failure admissionBasel, 9 November 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced publication of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Rapid Optimization of Heart Failure (STRONG-HF...
Source: Roche Media News - November 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Post-It Pearls: A Tip for More Rapid Potassium Infusions
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - November 1, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Post-It Pearls Source Type: news
IV Potassium and Magnesium an Acute Treatment for AF? IV Potassium and Magnesium an Acute Treatment for AF?
Intravenous potassium and magnesium was linked to a higher probability of spontaneous conversion to sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation patients in the ER, in this registry-based study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - October 28, 2022 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Soil ’s Power as a Climate Solution Has Often Been Overlooked. Until Now
This article is part of a series on key topics in the climate crisis for time.com and CO2.com, a division of TIME that helps companies reduce their impact on the planet. For more information, go to co2.com (Source: TIME: Science)
Source: TIME: Science - October 21, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Jennifer Fergesen Tags: Uncategorized climate change Explainer Food & Agriculture healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Vonoprazan Promising for Erosive Esophagitis Vonoprazan Promising for Erosive Esophagitis
The oral potassium-competitive acid blocker vonoprazan was noninferior and superior to the proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole for erosive esophagitis in a phase 3 trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - October 18, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Five potassium-rich foods that could lower blood pressure in 'weeks' - expert
From avocados to milk, an expert shares the foods that can help bust your high blood pressure reading. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Russia feared to be planning major nuclear test near border with Ukraine: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin is feared to be planning a nuclear test on the border with Ukraine — where officials in the capital, Kyiv, are already handing out potassium iodine pills read… #kyiv #border #vladimirputin #ukraine (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heart Failure Drug a New Treatment Option for Alcoholism? Heart Failure Drug a New Treatment Option for Alcoholism?
Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic typically used to treat heart failure and hypertension, has shown promise for alcohol use disorder, a common condition with few treatment options.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 27, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Arthritis: Four fruits full of potassium that could protect joints - expert
Potassium-rich foods can help protect bones and joints, which is vital when it comes to treating symptoms of arthritis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Efficacy and Safety of Keverprazan for Erosive Esophagitis Efficacy and Safety of Keverprazan for Erosive Esophagitis
In this study, keverprazan, a novel potassium-competitive acid blocker, showed comparable safety and efficacy to lansoprazole in treating erosive esophagitis.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Diet changes may help head off kidney stone recurrence
People with lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium were more likely to have a follow-up episode of kidney stones than were those whose diets included more of those minerals. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - September 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Linda Searing Source Type: news
Lupin gets US FDA approval for generic used to cleanse colon
US FDA's approval is for sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution of strength 17.5 g/3.13 g/1.6 g per 6 ounces, Lupin said in a stock exchange filing. Sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate oral solution had estimated annual sales of USD 202 million in the U.S., it added. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - September 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
