The inflammatory markers IL-6, C-reactive protein, and macroalbuminuria suggest a mechanistic link between obesity and congestive heart failure, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
TCT 2007: From zotarolimus to everolimus and from EPC-capturing stents to titanium-nitric-oxide-coated stents -- will the new-generation stents outmatch the paclitaxel-eluting stent? Medscape Cardiology
TCT 2007: Do polymer coatings of sirolimus-eluting stents influence outcomes? Should DES be used in patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI? Medscape Cardiology
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for sitagliptin plus metformin HCl tablets (Janumet), colesevelam HCl tablets (WelChol), and rituximab intravenous injection (Rituxan). Medscape Medical News
A study on folic-acid and B-vitamin supplementation demonstrates homocysteine lowering as a useful marker in the prediction of cardiovascular disease but has no effect on cardiovascular outcomes. Medscape Medical News
Results of a randomized pilot trial suggest that cilostazol, a PDE3 inhibitor, is as effective as aspirin in preventing recurrent stroke, with significantly lower rates of bleeding. Medscape Medical News
Testing against placebo (ie withholding therapy) in clinical trials is often unethical, so Dr Black explains why testing against an active comparator (another drug) means testing for "noninferiority". Black on Cardiology
