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Risks Of CVD For COX 2 Inhibitors Lower Than Previously Reported

Feb 27th 2008Drug InformationCardiovascular

In an article published in the March issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) assess the totality of evidence, including strengths and limitations of different types of evidence contributing to the debate about cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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Psychiatrists Urge People To Consult Their Doctor Before Stopping Antidepressants, UK

Feb 27th 2008Drug InformationDepression

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has urged people taking antidepressants not to discontinue their medication without consulting a doctor.NICE guidelines point to the efficacy of antidepressants as well as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for people with moderate to severe depression. Many studies have shown that a combination of medication and psychotherapy has been particularly effective.

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Heart Attack Rates Fall Following National Smoking Bans

Feb 27th 2008Drug InformationCardiovascular

French researchers announced a striking 15% decrease in admissions of patients with myocardial infarction to emergency wards since the public ban on smoking came into effect in restaurants, hotels and casinos in France last January. The announcement was made on 23 February by the National Sanitary Institute. Similar results were published in Italy on 12 February by the Environmental Health Authority: researchers in Rome found an 11.

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