Withdrawal syndrome following discontinuation of psychotropic drugs: what we know
The current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics reports an article that analyzes the data that are available on what may happen when psychotropic drugs are discontinued.
Talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE
For frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like face visors, googles, and respiratory protective equipment is an essential part of working life.
Newer Type 2 diabetes medications have heart and kidney disease benefits, too
Two newer groups of medications prescribed primarily for Type 2 diabetes treatment (SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists) could significantly reduce risks associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)…
Heart rhythm in COVID-19 patients receiving short term treatment with hydroxychloroquine
Short-term hydroxychloroquine treatment is not associated with lethal heart rhythms in patients with COVID-19 who are risk assessed prior to receiving the drug. That’s the finding of research…
Analysis Reveals Heart-Related Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine
As the antimalarial drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have drawn attention as potential therapies for COVID-19 and are being widely used off-label, it’s now more important than ever to…