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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors don't appear to raise cardiovascular risk among young and middle-age patients

SSRIs Do Not Appear to Increase Cardiovascular Risk

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Fluoxetine actually seems to protect against myocardial infarction, researchers say
More seniors than ever are taking supplements alongside their medications

Number of Seniors Mixing Medications, Supplements Rising

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Many do not tell their doctors, putting them at risk for dangerous drug interactions
The addition of stress management training can make cardiac rehabilitation programs more effective

Stress Management Could Help Optimize Cardiac Rehab

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When added to recovery regimen, fewer patients had heart attacks, strokes, or died
Mindfulness-based stress reduction may be more effective than standard medical care for managing low back pain

Mindful Meditation Technique May Help Ease Chronic Low Back Pain

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Researchers find it more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy and usual care
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that immediate-release opioid pain medications will get new boxed warnings about the dangers of misuse.

FDA Orders Enhanced Warning Labels on Opioid Pain Medications

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New labeling rules mostly aimed at immediate-release versions of opioids
For patients requiring dual antiplatelet therapy

ACC: PPI Tx Also Beneficial for Those on Low-Dose Aspirin

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Gastroprotection with PPI therapy reduced primary GI end point in patients on low-dose aspirin
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is recommending that men avoid erectile dysfunction medications before surgery.

AANA: Men Should Avoid Erectile Dysfunction Meds Prior to Surgery

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Anesthesia professionals need to ask patients about these medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to ban most powdered medical gloves

FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.

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Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
Physical activity could improve survival of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after hospital discharge

Physical Activity May Lower Mortality Risk in COPD Patients

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Study seems to show a big benefit, and researchers say activity can help lungs stay healthy
Physicians have responded to the new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids

Physicians Respond to New CDC Opioid Guidelines

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Mainly supportive of guidelines, but concerns include lack of evidence underlying recommendations