An adenosine A1-receptor antagonist, KW-3902, enhances the response to loop diuretics in patients with acute decompensated heart failure and volume overload, according to a report in the October 16th issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Reuters Health Information
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has released new guidelines for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis with anticoagulants in the absence of contraindications in patients with cancer. Medscape Medical News
A 2002 NICE recommended use of US for central venous catheterization to minimize complications associated with line placement; this study compared complication rates pre- and post-implementation. British Journal of Anaesthesia
Researchers say that the integrin-transforming growth-factor beta axis is involved in the development of fibrosis and that by blocking integrin beta 6, pulmonary toxicity can be prevented and possibly even reversed. Medscape Medical News
The Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) quickly and reliably identifies stroke patients at risk for aspiration because of dysphagia, according to a report in the November issue of Stroke. Reuters Health Information
Current treatment strategies for community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infection in neonates were assessed in a study, with recommendations for prospective studies to determine optimal strategies. Medscape Medical News
A database analysis shows that mortality in men with acute urinary retention is high and increases strongly with age and comorbidity; multidisciplinary care may identify and treat comorbid conditions. Medscape Medical News
