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First responders helped by inhaled corticosteroids; FDA expands age range for Menactra use; Change in Humate-P storage approved
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Oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products are commonly used for bowel cleansing, but many health care professionals are not aware of a serious adverse effect associated with these drugs.
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FDA recently announced these approvals: The first generic versions of Novartis' anticonvulsant Trileptal® (oxcarbazepine) have been approved by FDA for use alone or in combination with other medications in treating partial seizures in adults and children ages four and older.
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A report in the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Healthcare Safety makes recommendations for hospitals to follow to reduce patient harm related to high-alert medications.
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A study intended to determine how prescribing for comorbid illnesses and symptom control changes during the palliative phase of a terminal illness found older people take more medications and says medications for comorbid conditions should be reviewed in the context of their original therapeutic goals.
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Creatine remains one of the most popular supplements for athletes, especially those lifting weights. Much evidence supports claims that creatine enhances power output during short maximal bursts of exercise, such as power lifting or sprinting. The benefit is noted particularly when the bursts are repeated intermittently in what is called interval training.
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Apart from dietary interventions, mind/body approaches are one of the most popular groups of non-pharmacological approaches for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many types have been tried, and practitioners need to be aware of the evidence concerning the many programs that are offered to parents of children with ADHD and to adults with the disorder.
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Pills in Peds: Supplement Use in Children, Eye C? Dietary Antioxidants and ARMD, and A Fit Mind: Exercise and Depression
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