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The most commonly prescribed statins have a low incidence of rhabdomyolysis, according to the results a new study of more than 250,000 patients.
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RSD1235 shows promise as an agent for the management of atrial fibrillation.
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Chronic apical right ventricular pacing in patients with congenital heart block is associated with late findings consistent with deleterious left ventricular remodeling.
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The addition of niacin to patients with known coronary artery disease on statins raised HDL cholesterol and reduced atherosclerosis progression.
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The 6 articles in the December 1, 2004, issue of JAMA represent a detailed overview of drug safety in the United States. The withdrawal of cerivastatin reflects the current situation, and problems with antidepressants in youngsters and, more recently, the identification of adverse reactions with the 3 Cox-2 inhibitors, raise important questions regarding the ability of the FDA to effectively police adverse drug reactions after release of a drug.
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The Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Neutropenia; Is It Hot In Here?; Homeopathy vs Conventional Medicine; FDA Actions
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A new study from England defines acute lower respiratory tract infection as an uncomplicated acute illness, with cough as the primary symptom and at least one symptom or sign localized to the lower respiratory tract including sputum, chest pain, dyspnea, or wheeze.