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JAMA Highlights
This week's JAMA takes a look at the best therapy for panic disorder, the efficacy of the standard short-course therapy for tuberculosis and the hypothesis that hostility can lead to coronary artery calcification. More...
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Diagnosis Of The Acute Abdomen In Children Not Compromised By Pain Relief
In a turn-around of conventional medical practice, the AAP today released study results demonstrating that the administration of morphine to children, who complain of acute
abdominal pain, does not interfere with accurate diagnosis of abdominal
disorders. More....
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Fluoxetine (Prozac) For Panic Disorder
On the heels of a JAMA study that examined the treatment of panic disorder, Ely Lilly, maker of Prozac (fluoxetine), has released a report that claims its drug is a safe and effective treatment for panic disorder. If approved for use in panic disorder, Prozac will be the second selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor available in the treatment of panic. Read Fluoxetine (Prozac) For Panic Disorder.
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Acute Pain Management: Guideline For Nurses
Knowing how to assess and treat pain is an important part of every health professional's practice. Nurses can anticipate pain needs and request intervention prior to surgery or other events. The following guideline touches on assessment and education of both patient and practitioner. More... |
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