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For patients with familial adenomatous polyposis

Drug Combo Reduces Polyps in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

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Findings for sulindac twice daily and erlotinib daily
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that immediate-release opioid pain medications will get new boxed warnings about the dangers of misuse.

FDA Orders Enhanced Warning Labels on Opioid Pain Medications

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New labeling rules mostly aimed at immediate-release versions of opioids
Intra-arterial chemotherapy appears to be promising for intraocular retinoblastoma

Intra-Arterial Chemo Promising for Intraocular Retinoblastoma

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Global salvage achieved for 66 percent of all eyes across 12 single-arm cases series studies
Physicians have responded to the new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids

Physicians Respond to New CDC Opioid Guidelines

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Mainly supportive of guidelines, but concerns include lack of evidence underlying recommendations
For patients requiring dual antiplatelet therapy

ACC: PPI Tx Also Beneficial for Those on Low-Dose Aspirin

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Gastroprotection with PPI therapy reduced primary GI end point in patients on low-dose aspirin
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists is recommending that men avoid erectile dysfunction medications before surgery.

AANA: Men Should Avoid Erectile Dysfunction Meds Prior to Surgery

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Anesthesia professionals need to ask patients about these medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to ban most powdered medical gloves

FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.

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Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
Anthim (obiltoxaximab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat inhalational anthrax.

FDA Approves Anthim for Treating Inhalation Anthrax

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Anthim, combined with certain antibacterial drugs, designed to neutralize anthrax toxins
A case of ceftriaxone-associated renal toxicity in an adult has been documented in a case report published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

Case Report: Ceftriaxone-Linked Renal Toxicity in Adult Male

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Patient unresponsive to pharmacotherapy; symptoms resolved with double J stent insertions by cystoscopy
Acetaminophen isn't an effective choice for osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee

Acetaminophen May Not Be the Best Choice for Arthritis Pain

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Prescription diclofenac a more effective choice for short-term pain relief, researchers say