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FDA Safety Changes: Aceon, Metadate CD, Reyataz
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The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for perindopril erbumine tablets (Aceon), methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules (Metadate CD), and atazanavir sulfate (Reyataz). Medscape Medical News
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Statins Reduce Risk for Cognitive Impairment
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In a cohort study of elderly community-dwelling Mexican Americans, statin users were about half as likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment during a 5-year period. Medscape Medical News
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Near-Syncope in a 24-Year-Old Man
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A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) after several episodes of nearly blacking out that have occurred 3-4 times over the past 3 days. The patient states that he also felt his “heart beating really fast” and associated light-headedness. He smokes 2-4 packs of cigarettes per day and has done so for 5-6 years. No history of significant cardiac disease or sudden cardiac death in his family is noted. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is obtained. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
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