Is it time to reconsider long-term use of four large classes of cardiovascular drugs? In a review article recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the authors address this very question. The authors focus their review on the “big four” types of medications used (often in combination) to treat coronary heart disease: aspirin, beta-blockers, statins and … Read More
Naloxone: A way back from an opioid overdose
Naloxone, a medication used to pull individuals from the brink of an opioid overdose, can save lives. That’s the message government agencies and medical societies are broadcasting as they strengthen calls to increase access to this prescription drug, known as an opioid antagonist. Naloxone counters the effects of opioids and can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. Opioid abuse and … Read More
Case Report: Antidepressant-gene interaction tied to ‘shimmering’ vision problems
As a 60-year-old woman sat and did her crossword puzzle, the rows and columns began to rhythmically move up and down on the page. She described what she was seeing as “shimmering, like watching a ping-pong ball move back and forth.” Each episode lasted a few seconds and occurred as often as every 30 minutes throughout the day. History of … Read More