Author: Janine Anthes

Of those patients receiving only a statin, 67.0 percent did not achieve recommended LDL-C goal

Deaths decreased 18 percent since 2013 report, but more than 2.8 million infections occur each year

Research shows drug can reduce rates of dangerous cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

Letter outlines corrective actions company needs to take, including ensuring they do not import impure drugs

Authors recommend pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, as first-line treatment

Waist circumference more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index

Findings independent of adolescent obesity and further tied to diabetes diagnosis at younger age

Eight of the patients required ICU admission for hypoxemic respiratory failure, but no deaths reported

Sustained virologic response rates similar for patients 65 years and older, patients younger than 65 years

Analgesics were given or prescribed at 63.9 percent of ED visits; percentage increased with age

However, marine n-3 supplementation appears to reduce recurrent heart failure hospitalization

Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years

Agency says new generic versions could create competition that would drive down prices