Shocking: A “Newer” Hetastarch Product Is Nephrotoxic and Deadly in Severe Sepsis
6% hydroxyethyl starch products have been touted as a less-expensive alternative to 5% human albumin for blood volume expansion, but recent published evidence shows that it comes at a price for selected populations.
Autoimmune Diseases: Exploring Treatment Options
With the rising rates of autoimmune disease, the quest is on to research and develop new medicines to treat patients who often present with multiple disorders.
Blending Alternative and Mainstream Therapies
From dietary supplements and acupuncture to yoga and meditation, many on-the-fringe interventions are becoming more accepted by patients and practitioners.
Companion Diagnostics: The Future of Personalized Medicine
Pairing genetic testing with treatment therapies helps physicians deliver better care to patients by identifying which therapies will be the most effective at specific doses.
Individual IG Dosing
Studies that examine the relationships between therapeutic doses of IG, trough IgG levels and infection rates shed new light on how IG replacement therapy should be prescribed for individuals.
The State of Acquired Hemophilia
Treatment for this difficult-to-diagnose form of hemophilia has to be individualized for each patient, but the prognosis is often good.
Cancer Treatment and Care: Promising Next Steps
From genetic assessment and prediction modeling to the study of genetics and genomics and the formulation of palliative care and self-management plans, the search for better cancer treatment and care is progressing rapidly.
Promoting Adherence to Therapy
With options ranging from new web-based applications to electronic medication reminders, physicians may need to think outside the pillbox when it comes to encouraging medication adherence.
The Highs and Lows of Managing and Treating Diabetes
Diabetes is a full-blown epidemic in this country. But recent research is vastly changing our understanding of this life-threatening disease and providing new clues about how to treat and, possibly, even cure it.
The Mysterious Tale of von Willebrand Disease
Finally, there are more options for the unique bleeding disorder, von Willebrand disease.