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Overdoses from common anti-diarrhea drugs are being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Warns of Overdoses of Anti-Diarrhea Drug

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Loperamide can cause serious heart problems when taken in higher-than-recommended amounts
Stand-capable desk users are more productive than their seated counterparts

Productivity Up for Stand-Capable Desk Users

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Increased productivity compared with seated counterparts; productivity increases over time
Sulfonylureas used as add-on therapy to metformin can maintain glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

No Significant Weight Change With Adjuvant Sulfonylureas

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Addition maintains glycemic control without weight change among patients with T2DM taking metformin
Implementation of prescription drug monitoring programs can reduce the prescribing of Schedule II opioids

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Cut Opioid Use

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Reduction in rate of prescribing of Schedule II opioids seen immediately after program launch
Electroacupuncture may be a beneficial treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome

Electroacupuncture May Benefit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Patients undergoing electroacupuncture reported less disability and less severe symptoms

American Society of Clinical Oncology, June 3-7

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The 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held...
Children who move homes in the first year of life have a significantly increased risk of emergency admissions for potentially preventable hospitalizations between ages 1 and 5 years

Moving in First Year of Life Ups Preventable Hospitalizations

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Moving home tied to increased risk of potentially preventable hospitalizations between ages 1 and 5
Circadian rhythm disruption associated with shifted light:dark cycles exacerbates stroke outcomes in a rat model

Shift Work ‘Unwinds’ Body Clock, May Lead to More Severe Stroke

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Circadian rhythm disruption may interact with sex to modulate pathological effect of stroke
Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis and osteopenia in femur bones

PPI Use Ups Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Femur

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PPI users have reduced mean femoral T-scores, increased frequency of osteoporosis, osteopenia
For mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients

Clonidine Has Antipyretic Effect in ICU Patients

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Patients receiving clonidine in addition to commonly used sedative agents have lower temperature