Background: Complications associated with liver cirrhosis are various and potentially fatal. The treatment options to counteract hepatic decompensation are limited. Therefore, the study aimed to explore the use of allopurinol in preventing the recurrence of liver cirrhosis-related complications...
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Allopurinol Prevents Cirrhosis-Related Complications: A Quadruple Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
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2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, I
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation engages in a continuous review of new, peer-reviewed, published cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid science. Draft Consensus on Science With Treatment Recommendations are posted online throughout the year, and this annual...
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Immunization Schedules
Child, adolescent, and adult immunization schedules from the CDC for 2024.
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Referred otalgia: Common causes and evidence-based strategies for assessment and management
Objective: To provide family physicians and general otolaryngologists with a practical, evidence-based, and comprehensive approach to the management of patients presenting with suspected referred otalgia.
Sources of information: The approach described is a review based on the authors'...
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I Am Worried I Have Sciatica-What Do I Need to Know?
This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page reviews sciatica, its symptoms, and treatment options for those who have it.
Sciatica is a type of pain that is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve travels from the low back down the legs. Sciatica most commonly happens when a...
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Amitriptyline at Low-Dose and Titrated for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment in primary care (ATLANTIS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
Background: Most patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are managed in primary care. When first-line therapies for IBS are ineffective, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline suggests considering low- dose tricyclic antidepressants as second-line treatment, but...
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Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings: Systematic Review
Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings: Systematic Review
Background. Unhealthy alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 140,000 deaths annually. Only 0.9 percent of Americans who...
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Topical Nonprescription Pain Medications for Adults
This JAMA Patient Page describes the types of topical nonprescription pain medications and tips for using them.
Topical nonprescription pain medications are over-the-counter drugs applied to the skin to treat pain.
Topical pain medications can effectively treat pain caused by...
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What Parents Should Know About Gun Safety in the Home and Vehicle
This Patient Page describes safety measures parents can take to protect children from gun violence.
Guns are now the leading cause of death for children in the US.
Guns are even more lethal than motor vehicle crashes. The reasons for this gun violence increase in children are...
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Effects of dance therapy on cognitive and mental health in adults aged 55 years and older with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Individuals with mild cognitive impairment are at high risk of developing dementia. Dance therapy has promising applications in delaying cognitive decline. However, the effectiveness of dance therapy for older adults with mild cognitive impairment is unclear. The objective of this...
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