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Americans could save tens of billions of dollars with more efficient drug use

Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion

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The nation spends more on medications than any other country
The overall pattern of blood pressure over time better predicts a patient's risk of stroke or early death

Blood Pressure Patterns Could Help Predict Stroke Risk

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Odds increase with rapid rise in middle age
Exposure to pesticides and other chemicals may increase the risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Pesticides May Raise Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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One toxin in particular was tied to six-fold higher odds of developing ALS
A drug allergy passport

Drug Allergy Passport Advised for Patients With Hypersensitivity

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Patients should be advised to carry passport at all times, especially when away from home
Use of a topical bimatoprost ocular insert is associated with a clinically relevant reduction in mean intraocular pressure over six months

Topical Bimatoprost Ocular Insert Reduces IOP

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Clinically relevant reduction in mean intraocular pressure over six months
Despite evidence for the benefits of carbon dioxide insufflation for reducing post-colonoscopy pain

Slow Adoption of CO2 Insufflation for Post-Colonoscopy Pain

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Evidence shows benefits of carbon dioxide insufflation in reducing pain
In a case study published online April 14 in BMJ Case Reports

Case: Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Motorcycle Racer

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Pain, weakness and swelling of right forearm resolved after fasciotomies
For patients with compensated hepatitis C virus cirrhosis

Survival for HCV Cirrhosis, SVR Same As General Population

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Findings in patients with compensated HCV cirrhosis who achieve SVR on interferon-based regimen
Genetic variants have been identified in psoriasis patients that correlate with anti-tumor necrosis factor-α treatment response

Genetic Variants ID Treatment Response in Psoriasis

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Ten SNPs presented that correlate with treatment responses to anti-TNF-α agents
Calls to poison control centers about young children's exposure to e-cigarettes have increased significantly in recent years

E-Cigarette Poisonings Rising Quickly Among Young Children

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Swallowing the liquid nicotine appears to affect children under 6 the most