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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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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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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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Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in Outpatient Settings
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This is a summary of a systematic review evaluating the evidence regarding the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of medications in adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The ...
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Final Recommendation Statement: Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults: Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions
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The USPSTF uses the term “unhealthy alcohol use” to define a spectrum of behaviors, from risky drinking to alcohol use disorder (AUD) (eg, harmful alcohol use, abuse, or dependence) (...
Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
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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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Drug Threat Bulletin: DSUVIA (Sufentanil)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved DSUVIA, the synthetic opioid sufentanil in tiny blue tablet form, on Nov. 2, 2018 for single doses ingested under the tongue. Sufentanil is chemically similar to fentanyl (the lethal narcotic showing up as fake oxycodone pills and as a cutting...
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