Calcium-Channel Blockers and Chronic Eczematous Eruptions of the Aged
Findings confirm the association of CCBs with chronic eczematous eruptions of "unknown" cause in patients 50 years and older.
Subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy are both helpful for kids with asthma and rhinitis - and the sublingual approach has some advantages, although it doesn't have regulatory approval, say the authors of a systematic review.
"We found good efficacy for both allergy shots and sublingual drops for controlling symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma in children," Dr. Julia Kim told Reuters Health by email. "This is promising news for the possible use of sublingual treatment in children in the US, since it is convenient, easy to give to children, does not require injections, and can be given at home."
Atomic Force Microscopy and Tridimensional Topography Analysis of Human Enamel After Resinous Infiltration and Storage in Water
Nadia M. Taher
Use of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Kantor ED, Lampe JW, Peters U, Shen DD, Vaughan TL, White E
A Secondary-Prevention Alarm Bell for Lower-Income Countries
Among survivors of coronary heart disease and stroke, those in lower-income countries were even less likely to observe key elements of a healthy lifestyle than survivors in wealthier countries.
Endoanal Ultrasound for Detection of Sphincter Defects Following Childbirth
Corton MM, McIntire DD, Twickler DM, Atnip S, Schaffer JI, Leveno KJ
J. Bart Staal, PhD; Patty J. Nelemans, MD, PhD; Rob A. de Bie, PhD
Prevalence of Obesity Among Military Personnel in Saudi Arabia and Associated Risk Factors
Ghalib Bin Horaib, Hesham I. Al-Khashan, Adel M. Mishriky, Mohei A. Selim, Noura AlNowaiser, Abdulaziz A. BinSaeed, Ahmed D. Alawad, Abdulrahman K. Al-Asmari, Khalid AlQumaizi
How Beneficial Is 3D Mammography with Tomosynthesis?
Three-dimensional imaging increased sensitivity and lowered false-positive rates, but isn't currently appropriate for routine screening.
Multidimensional Prognostic Risk Assessment Identifies Association Between IL12B Variation and Surgery in Crohn's Disease
Dubinsky MC, Kugathasan S, Kwon S, Haritunians T, Wrobel I, Wahbeh G, Quiros A, Bahar R, Silber G, Farrior S, Stephens M, Teleten N, Panikkath D, Ippoliti A, Vasiliauskas E, Fleshner P, Williams C, Landers C, Rotter JI, Targan SR, Taylor KD, McGovern DP
