The atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole increases the sedative effects of alcohol and decreases its euphoric effects, findings published in the March issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research indicate. Reuters Health Information
In patients presenting to the emergency department for acute migraine, an intravenous dose of dexamethasone prior to discharge does not reduce the likelihood that they will suffer another headache in the next few days, according to a report in the March issue of Headache. Reuters Health Information
Adding triamcinolone to local anesthetics does not increase the efficacy of greater occipital nerve (GON) block and trigger-point injections for treatment of transformed migraine, researchers report in the April issue of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Reuters Health Information
Combination anti-rheumatic drug therapy is superior to methotrexate monotherapy in the treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), UK researchers report in the May issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Etanercept may potentially replace corticosteroid therapy for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) who are experiencing adverse effects from the corticosteroid, according to the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of etanercept in patients with GCA. Reuters Health Information
This chronic disorder is often viewed with skepticism and uncertainty, but a growing body of evidence offers keys to diagnosis and treatment. Medscape Pharmacists
Treatment with carbocisteine, a mucolytic drug with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, can significantly reduce the yearly exacerbation rate in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the results of a Chinese study indicate. Reuters Health Information
The use of intravenous aminoglycosides, especially gentamicin, increases the risk of acute renal failure in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a report in the June issue of Thorax. Reuters Health Information
