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Tamsulosin for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women
Decades of use of alpha-blockers to treat hypertension in both genders as well as the long-term data of benignity in men reassure clinicians that tamsulosin may be a valuable (though off-label) treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms in women.
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Simplifying Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis
The consequences of missing pulmonary embolism are grave, and numerous prediction methods have evolved to refine clinicians' ability to properly identify it.
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Updates on Diverticulitis Guidance
Much of the advice about treatment and prevention of diverticulitis and its recurrence has been based on opinion and/or low-quality evidence.
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The Mistaken ‘Penicillin Allergy’ Label
Although they should be applauded for their perspicacity in identifying drug allergies among their patients, the literature suggests clinicians have grossly overestimated the actual prevalence of penicillin allergies.
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Treating Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Seniors
Since subclinical hypothyroidism often is a stepping stone to overt hypothyroidism, it is tempting to offer treatment for it. But does treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism improve outcomes?
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FDA Actions
In this section: FDA approves new treatments for breast cancer and hepatitis C.
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Study: Idarucizumab Safely Reverses Anticoagulant Effect of Dabigatran
Promising evidence emerges about the efficacy of the first reversal agent for one of the non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants.
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How Long Should Patients Take Antibiotics?
Researchers from the United Kingdom proclaim 'the antibiotic course has had its day.'
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Using Tramadol to Treat Opioid Withdrawal
The authors of a recent study found that the use of tramadol to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms was associated with fewer withdrawal symptoms compared to clonidine and was comparable to buprenorphine.
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Federal Regulators Address Opioid Crisis
FDA says reducing the scope of the epidemic of opioid addiction is the agency's highest immediate priority.