Review Article

Role of Rifaximin in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Prevention

Cirrhosis affects millions of people around the world and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common complication of liver disease with cirrhosis and accounts for up to 30% of infections in patients with cirrhosis. Patients with a history of SBP and those deemed…

Posted in: cirrhosis 9 primary prevention 3 secondary prevention 3

Original Article

Cardiovascular Risk in Gullah African Americans with High Familial Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Project SuGAR

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, levels of cardiovascular risk factors, and extent of preventive care in Gullah African Americans with a high familial risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Between 1995 and 2003, 1321 Gullah African Americans with a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus from the…

Posted in: African Americans 8 public health 15 secondary prevention 3

Review

Aspirin in Primary and Secondary Prevention in Elderly Adults Revisited

Despite the frequency and long duration of aspirin use, its role in primary and secondary prevention in older adults is not well studied. This review takes a critical look at the available literature on aspirin efficacy in elderly adults, and some relevant guidelines for practicing physicians are suggested.

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