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Acetaminophen Safe in Alcoholics, Analysis Suggests
Major Finding: ALT levels changed by a median of 0.04 IU/L in alcohol drinkers and nondrinkers after taking acetaminophen for 4 days, with no...
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New Device Cuts Fibromyalgia Pain in Pilot Study
Major Finding: Patients with chronic fibromyalgia pain averaged a 45% pain-score cut following treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation....
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Group Sessions Enhance Exercise in Knee OA Patients
Major Finding: Supplementing a standard 3-month physical activity intervention with a group cognitive-behavioral counseling program resulted in...
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Substance Abuse 'Underappreciated' Among Elderly Psychiatric Inpatients
Major Finding: 11.7% of admissions for patients over age 65 years were associated with at least one substance abuse diagnosis.Data Source: The...
Clinical Inquiries
How does smoking in the home affect children with asthma?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA who are exposed to smoking in the home are likely to have more severe asthma symptoms, more asthma-...
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Care Plans Decreased High-Risk Patients' ED Visits
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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS): red tape, or a remedy for opioid abuse?
A new FDA program will affect how you prescribe opioid analgesics for your chronic pain patients. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Topiramate, Butterbur Added as Top Migraine Prevention Drugs
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Findings Boost Causal Argument for Smoking, Depression
Major Finding: The risk for a major depressive episode among current heavy smokers was 26.7%, compared to 7.1% among former-heavy smokers, for an...
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Alcohol Intoxication Plays Major Role in U.S. Suicides
Major Finding: Among U.S. suicides, 24% of men and 17% of women had blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication at death.Data Source: Data came...
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Acetaminophen Safe in Alcoholics, Analysis Suggests
Major Finding: ALT levels changed by a median of 0.04 IU/L in alcohol drinkers and nondrinkers after taking acetaminophen for 4 days, with no...