Acetaminophen: A Viable Alternative for Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness
Available without prescription and with fewer side effects than acetazolamide and ibuprofen, acetaminophen is effective, according to the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
Study Suggests NSAIDs Improve Survival for Certain Colorectal Cancer Patients
Findings published in Journal of Clinical Oncology show NSAID benefits associated with cancer subtype and timing of drug’s use
Long-term daily aspirin use linked to higher than expected risk of bleeding in adults aged 75 or over
Authors conclude that proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in this age group to reduce the risk of bleeds.
Certain Cardiovascular Medications May Increase Risk of Falling
A new analysis suggests that among older adults who take cardiovascular medications, those using non-selective beta-blockers may be at an increased of falling compared with those using selective…
Standardised Assessment Evaluates Medical Students’ Competence at Prescribing Medications
A new study describes a standardised assessment that ensures that students who graduate from UK medical schools have achieved a minimum standard of knowledge and skill related to…