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New Study Suggests Tapentadol IR For Acute Pain Is Associated With Improved Gastrointestinal Tolerability Compared To Oxycodone IR
11 May 2008
Many strong acting pain
medications have bothersome side effects. These can include nausea and
vomiting with short-term use, and constipation with longer, chronic use.
Such symptoms can lead patients to discontinue...
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Ultrasound First, Not CT, For Diagnosing Suspected Acute Appendicitis
09 May 2008
Color Doppler ultrasound, not CT, should be the first imaging examination for adult patients with suspected acute appendicitis, a new study emphasizes.
The study of 420 medical records found that sonography correctly denied...
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Nitrates In Vegetables Protect Against Gastric Ulcers
08 May 2008
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in nitrates protect the stomach from damage. This takes place through conversion of nitrates into nitrites by the bacteria in the oral cavity and subsequent transformation into...
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