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Polypharmacy is a huge problem in U.S. health care and is compounded by the increasing use of supplements and herbal medications.
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Telomeres shorten with age, oxidative stress, and psychological stress until critical shortening leads to cell senescence and cell death.
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Acupuncture improved symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, but it is expensive.
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A majority of participants in both study groups showed no reliable change on any measure.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of 50 randomized controlled trials did not find that vitamin and antioxidant supplements reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Numerous subgroup analyses similarly found no benefit from daily supplementation, but also no adverse effects.
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The authors concluded that in CAD patients, a history of CVE increased the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events, including hemorrhagic stroke.
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The FDA has approved a buccal formulation of Acyclovir for the treatment of recurrent cold scores. The product uses a mucoadhesive technology that delivers the drug in high concentration to the site of the cold sore. Acyclovir buccal tablets are manufactured by Farmea in France and marketed as Sitavig by BioAlliance Pharma.
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