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AAFP Issues Final Recommendation on Screening, Counseling for Alcohol Misuse

The AAFP has updated its recommendations regarding screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce alcohol misuse.
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AAFP, NIDA Offer Educational Program on Addiction

In cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the AAFP is offering family physicians a new perspective on drug abuse and addiction, as well as tools to help physicians care for pati
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Drugs Used to Treat Alzheimer's Disease May Reduce MI Risk, Study Finds

According to a Swedish study published recently in the European Heart Journal, use of cholinesterase inhibitors to treat subjects diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease was associated wit
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AAFP, NIDA Offer Educational Program on Addiction

In cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the AAFP is offering family physicians a new perspective on drug abuse and addiction, as well as tools to help physicians care for pati
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Free Webinar Helps Physicians Better Care for Patients With Asthma

Family physicians, always on the hunt for better ways to manage the care of their patients with asthma, have an opportunity to learn more on the topic from two physician experts who will co-host a fre
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Drugs Used to Treat Alzheimer's Disease May Reduce MI Risk, Study Finds

According to a Swedish study published recently in the , use of cholinesterase inhibitors to treat subjects diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease was associated with a reduced risk of my
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Data Show Sunscreen Slows Skin Aging, Reduces Cancer Risk

For years, sunscreen and antioxidants have been advocated to prevent skin aging, but to date, there has been no scientific evidence to back up such claims other than studies on hairless mice and one 3
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Neonatal Bone Anomalies Prompt FDA Warning About Off-label Use of Magnesium Sulfate

According to a safety announcement from the FDA, administering magnesium sulfate injection to stop preterm labor in pregnant women -- an off-label use of the drug -- for longer than five to seven days
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New Use of LABAs, LAAs Boosts Cardiovascular Risk in Older Patients With COPD

According to a Canadian study published May 20 in , older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are new users of long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) and long-acting anticholiner
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