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A Hearty Life

August 8th, 2007

Anti-Hypertensives Have A Profound Effect On The Over 80 Crowd

An international trial has been stopped early! There were such significant reductions in the incidence of stroke and overall mortality in those receiving treatment that it has been given the red light.
The 3,845 patient Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial (HYVET) is the largest ever clinical trial to look at the effects of lowering […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

July 31st, 2007

FDA Gives Avandia The OK To Stay On The Market

I posted this as well over at Diabetes Notes, but I think it is big enough news that you will excuse the duplication.
Ok, it is official… Avandia will stay on the market.  The FDA voted an overwhelming yes to keeping the drug on the shelves.  They stated that they are recommending that there be warning […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

July 4th, 2007

High Doses of Cholesterol Medication Plays A Huge Part In The Elder Population

Have you ever heard someone say, “well they are 80 years old, what do you expect”? Answer please… I expect all patients to be privy to treatment regardless of age. So, if my grandmother is 82, but has no health history, and is wild and lively, then treat her condition. True, some older […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments