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Dextromethorphan/Bupropion (Auvelity)
Auvelity can be prescribed to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
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Poor Cardiovascular Health a Predictor for Premature Brain Aging
Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 years can predict worse brain aging and associated cognitive problems later in life.
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Statins Plus Ezetimibe vs. Statins Alone
A comparison of rosuvastatin 10 mg/day plus ezetimibe (10 mg/day) to 20 mg/day of rosuvastatin alone showed non-inferiority in three-year major cardiovascular outcomes, with lower LDL cholesterol levels and fewer episodes of drug discontinuation or dose reductions in the combination therapy group.
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Understanding Statin-Related Muscle Pain and Cardiovascular Benefits
A review of large-scale, randomized, double-blind trials of statin therapy suggested statins are responsible for only a small excess of muscle pain symptoms in patients taking these drugs.
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Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence Among Adult U.S. Women Has Increased
The updated prevalence of urinary incontinence using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data is 60% in community-dwelling women, which is an increase from prior estimates.
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Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine (Booster Dose)
The FDA has amended the emergency use authorizations of two leading COVID-19 vaccines. Now, these new bivalent formulations can be used as a single booster dose (after primary or booster vaccination).
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Where Are the P Waves?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a previously healthy young woman with “palpitations.” How would one interpret this two-lead rhythm strip? Is there a conduction disorder?
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Epilepsy: The Hidden Side Effect of Bariatric Surgery
The benefits of weight loss procedures are numerous, but a recently published paper reveals a long-term side effect clinicians and patients should heed.
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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: Preventing Early-Onset Heart Disease
Researchers found eating too many refined grains is like consuming an excess of sugar.
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Keep on the Sunny Side: Timing Meals for Better Mental Health
Feelings of anxiety and depression can fluctuate depending on when one eats throughout the day.