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NSAID Use Among US Adults With Cardiovascular Disease Examined
Cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1988 to 1994 and 1999 to 2016 were used for this analysis.
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Pet Meds Listed in Owner’s Medication Profile Lead to Confusion in the ED
The patient, a 67-year-old female, presented to the emergency department with altered mental status.
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Real-World Antihypertensive Prescribing Deviates From Guidelines, Study Says
The aim of the study was to analyze antihypertensive utilization patterns among patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving therapy.
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Antidepressant, NSAID Identified as Culprits in SIADH Case
The patient noted that she was initiated on naproxen by her primary care physician 2 weeks prior to her presentation.
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Antihypertensive Drugs and Cancer Risk: Is There a Link?
Five antihypertensive drug classes were analyzed separately and were also compared to all other treatment groups, including placebo.
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Intravenous Vitamin C Linked to Early Recovery in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patient
The patient, a 74-year-old female, presented to the ER after experiencing a low grade fever, cough, and shortness of breath for 2 days.
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Patient’s Hypercalcemia Linked to OTC Antacid Use
A recently published report describes the case of a 61-year-old male patient who experienced antacid-induced hypercalcemia and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reconciliation.
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Adherence to BP Meds Linked to Improved Survival in Frail Elderly Patients
Adherence to antihypertensive treatment was associated with a reduced risk of death among elderly patients, including frail individuals, according to a large study published in Hypertension.
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At-Home Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Pulmonary HTN Complicated by COVID-19
Treatment with inhaled nitric oxide has been shown to have both pulmonary and antiviral benefits.
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Antihypertensive Medication Use Not Linked to Risk for COVID-19
"There was no association between any single medication class and an increased likelihood of a positive test," the study authors reported. They added, "None of the medications examined was associated with a substantial increase in the risk of severe illness among patients who tested positive."
