As an alternative to continuous-infusion thrombolytic regimens, direct intraclot injection of alteplase is a suitable treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity that limits systemic exposure to thrombolytic agents, new research indicates. Reuters Health Information
Drug companies that had medicines tested by contractor Cetero Research might have to reevaluate results, U.S. regulators warned after the firm was found faking documents and manipulating samples. br / iReuters Health Information/i
Daily low-dose aspirin reduces not only cardiovascular mortality but also nonvascular mortality - and cancer mortality in particular -- after relatively short duration of treatment. Reuters Health Information
Awareness of the risk for meningococcal disease among travelers is generally poor, even though case fatality rates are high and the disease can be fatal within 24 hours. Expert Review of Vaccines
Chemotherapy with gemcitabine and oxaliplatin improved overall and progression-free survival in patients with unresectable gallbladder cancer in a study in India. Reuters Health Information
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new indication for rosuvastatin to slow the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with elevated cholesterol. Medscape Medical News
