Diuretics

Novel Diuretic Promising for Heart FailureMedPage TodayA novel compound, cross-linked polyelectrolyte (CLP), that acts like a diuretic but without relying on the kidneys may improve outcomes for heart failure patients with chronic kidney disease.

The AgeWe followed the rules: anti-doping authorityThe AgeThe 30-year-old national flyweight champion tested positive to two diuretics, both which are on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List, at the Australian titles in Hobart in February.

Thiazides Best Only for Obese HypertensivesMedPage TodayNEW YORK CITY -- Hypertensive patients who have a normal weight or who are overweight -- but not obese -- appear to be better off on a non-diuretic-based regimen, a prespecified analysis of the ACCOMPLISH trial showed.

Sydney Morning HeraldWe followed the rules: anti-doping authoritySydney Morning HeraldThe 30-year-old national flyweight champion tested positive to two diuretics, both which are on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List, at the Australian titles in Hobart in February.

Edward Hospital earns national recognition for heart failure programPositively NapervilleUnder the Guidelines, heart failure patients are started on aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics and anticoagulants in the hospital.