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Treating Gout with Oral Steroids
New research indicates prednisolone is an effective and safe first-line option for the treatment of acute gout.
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More Doubt About ‘Female Viagra’
Flibanserin, on average, resulted in a one-half additional satisfying sexual event per month while significantly raising the risk of dizziness, somnolence, nausea, and fatigue.
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Long-term Aspirin Use Reduces Risk of Cancer
Regular aspirin use could prevent 33 colorectal cancers per 100,000 person years among those who had not undergone lower endoscopy and 18 colorectal cancers per 100,000 person years in those who had undergone screening.
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ECG Review: Chest Pain, Dyspnea, and Anterior T Wave Inversion
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: natural alternative could cause unwanted side effects; new relief for those with intestinal maladies; and more data on seated postural hypotension.
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Patiromer for Oral Suspension (Veltassa)
Patiromer is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia.
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Optimal Antiplatelet Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
Compared with maintaining patients on aspirin alone, switching to a different antiplatelet agent, or adding a second antiplatelet agent to aspirin may be better in preventing subsequent vascular events in patients who experienced a new ischemic stroke while taking aspirin.
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Spironolactone for Resistant Hypertension
Recent studies suggest spironolactone is the most efficacious fourth drug for patients with drug-resistant hypertension.
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Is Sodium Restriction Detrimental in Chronic Heart Failure?
Dietary sodium restriction may have a detrimental effect on outcome in patients with symptomatic chronic heart failure.
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Update on emergency contraception: What family planning providers need to know
Are you up to speed on emergency contraception? The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals has just released a two-part webinar to help providers review evidence-based information on all things EC, from its efficacy to the state of access in the United States.