SBIRT in Action – Another Vital Sign

SBIRT in Action – Another Vital Sign — Overview: Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) will play an increasingly important role as a tool to the primary care medical pra…

Can I get rid of my hypertension medication?
Kidney problems, some endocrine abnormalities and some drugs (such as arthritis medicines and birth control pills) can cause what is known as secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension is best treated by treating the underlying problem. The long …
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Quit-smoking drugs safe for your heart
When looking specifically at the heart, "the main problem are side effects, not heart attack and death," said Dr. Russell Luepker, spokesman for the American Heart Association. "The risks are low, and if you look at the benefits of quitting smoking …
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Heartburn drugs could cause B12 deficiency
Patients who use certain acid-suppressing drugs for heartburn over a period of two years or longer are more likely to suffer from a vitamin B12 deficiency than those who do not use them, according to a new study released Tuesday. The drugs, known as …
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