28 Feb [68] Glycemic Targets in Type 2 Diabetes
Many people with type 2 diabetes mellitus spend a lot of time, effort and money trying to keep their blood glucose down to normal or close to normal. Is there solid evidence for this approach? The...
February 2008
04 Feb Ezetimibe for the treatment of adult patients with hypercholesterolemia
Background information of the condition1 Drug therapy reduces total cholesterol levels, but their benefit in terms of mortality and morbidity vary with different drug classes. Statins have been shown to provide a cardiovascular and total mortality...
04 Feb Nimesulide must be withdrawn worldwide due to serious liver damage
Press release December 2007 Contact: Christophe Kopp ckopp@prescrire.org Nimesulide must be withdrawn worldwide due to serious liver damage Nimesulide exposes patients to fatal liver damage. When a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is needed, it is better to use one with a favourable...
