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Tricyclics work better than other antidepressants for the treatment of fibromyalgia according to new study from Germany.
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The FDA has issued a warning regarding topical anesthetics and the risk of life-threatening side effects.
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Antipsychotics, both typical and atypical, are associated with a dose-related increase in sudden cardiac death according to a new study.
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The ACC/AHA guidelines recommend perioperative beta blockers for those already on them, patients undergoing vascular surgery, or those having intermediate- to high-risk surgery with established coronary heart disease, or at high risk of having it. However, recent studies have shown no beneficial effect of perioperative beta blockers and potential for harm.
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Optimal management of transmural myocardial infarction (MI) depends on rapid reperfusion of the occluded infarct artery. Therefore, accurate early diagnosis is the cornerstone of initial patient assessment in the emergency department.
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In this large epidemiology study using a previous survey and 2004 Medicare data focusing on serious infections in the ICU, hospitals with dedicated ICU clinical pharmacists had lower ICU mortality rates, shorter ICU stays, and reduced charges.
