Eltrombopag enabled patients with hepatitis C to take antiviral drugs and also increased platelet counts in those with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Medscape Medical News
The results of a study published in the July issue of Epidemiology suggest there is an association between long-term traffic-related particulate air pollution exposure and increased mortality in acute myocardial infarction survivors. Reuters Health Information
Long-standing hypertension is strongly associated with progression of white-matter hyperintensity (WMH), which is known to be associated with new or worsening cognitive impairment and dementia. Reuters Health Information
In refractory schizophrenia, a combination of sulpiride and clozapine is more likely to be effective than clozapine alone, a new meta-analysis suggests. Reuters Health Information