Trends in In-Hospital CPR in Elders
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A rising proportion of hospital deaths are preceded by CPR.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
July 1, 2009
Covering:
Ehlenbach WJ et al., N Engl J Med 2009 Jul 2; 361:22
Previously Unknown Protein Contributes to Huntington Disease
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Although the mutant protein that causes HD is known, targeting it is difficult; a newly discovered cofactor might be an easier goal.
Worrying About Alzheimer Disease? Don’t!
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
In this animal model of AD, chronic stress worsened the impact of amyloid-β on learning, memory, and electrophysiologic response.
By Steven Dubovsky, MD
June 29, 2009
Covering:
Srivareerat M et al., Biol Psychiatry 2009 Jun 1; 65:918
Alberini CM., Biol Psychiatry 2009 Jun 1; 65:916
BP-Lowering Drugs and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
General Medicine Summary and Comment
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All five classes of BP-lowering drugs were effective, regardless of patients’ histories.
The Search Continues for Effective Nonhormonal Therapies for Hot Flashes
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Acupuncture and a Chinese herbal combination resulted in modest reductions in hot flash frequency.
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
June 25, 2009
Covering:
Borud EK et al., Menopause 2009 May/Jun; 16:484
Soares CN., Menopause 2009 May/Jun; 16:434
Grady D et al., Menopause 2009 May/Jun; 16:458
Kaunitz AM., Menopause 2009 May/Jun; 16:428
Dosing of Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults: More Is Better
Infectious Diseases Summary and Comment
Phase III trial data further support the use of high-dose influenza vaccine in older adults.
By Larry M. Baddour, MD
June 24, 2009
Covering:
Falsey AR et al., J Infect Dis 2009 Jul 15; 200:172
Poland GA and Mulligan MJ., J Infect Dis 2009 Jul 15; 200:161
CT Colonography in Patients at Elevated Risk for Colorectal Cancer
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Results were accurate in most high-risk patients.
The Environment and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Neighborhood characteristics may contribute to risk for depressive symptoms.
By Joel Yager, MD
June 22, 2009
Covering:
Beard JR et al., Am J Public Health 2009 Jul; 99:1308
Inhibit Histone Deacetylase Type 2 to Improve Memory?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Results from an animal study might indicate a new research avenue.
ASCO 2009 Report: Genitourinary Cancer
Trial results of new treatments for prostate, urothelial, and renal cancers
