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Acamprosate for alcohol dependence
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Alcohol dependence is among the main leading health risk factors in most developed and developing countries. Therapeutic success of psychosocial programs for relapse prevention is moderate, but could potentially be increased by an adjuvant treatment with the glutamate...
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Antidepressant treatment of co-occurring depression and alcohol dependence
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Alcohol dependence is a major public health problem characterized by recidivism, and medical and psychosocial complications. The co-occurrence of major depression in people entering treatment for alcohol dependence is common, and represents a risk factor for morbidity and...
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Association of Oral Anticoagulants and Proton Pump Inhibitor Cotherapy With Hospitalization for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding.
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Anticoagulant choice and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) cotherapy could affect the risk of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding, a frequent and potentially serious complication of oral anticoagulant treatment.
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To compare the incidence of hospitalization...
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PREPARE for your care website
PREPARE is a program that can help you:
- make medical decisions for yourself and others
- talk with your doctors
- get the medical care that is right for you
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Glucose Self-monitoring in Non–Insulin-Treated Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Settings
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The value of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels in patients with non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes has been debated.
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To compare 3 approaches of SMBG for effects on hemoglobin A1c levels and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among...
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PREPARE Patient Web Tool
PREPARE is a step-by-step program with video stories to help you:
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Have a voice in YOUR medical car
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Talk with your doctors
- Give your family and friends peace of mind
PREPARE videos help you answer questions...
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FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics on risks of mental health and low blood sugar adverse reactions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is requiring safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones to strengthen the warnings about the risks of mental health side effects and serious blood sugar disturbances, and make these warnings more consistent across the...
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Anticoagulant Comparison Chart
After being diagnosed with a blood clot, navigating the different medications can be confusing. NATF has designed a chart comparing the different anticoagulant medications, which include warfarin and the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
This is a great tool for patients to use when...
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Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
Overview
This clinical practice guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In addition to providing practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights limitations in the...
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