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Baclofen Aids in Alcohol Abstinence in Cirrhosis Patients
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Results of a randomized trial show alcohol-dependent patients with liver cirrhosis were able to attain alcohol abstinence at a higher rate with baclofen than with placebo. The researchers say the drug might play an important role in the management of these patients. Medscape Medical News
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Carbocisteine Reduces COPD Flare-Ups
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Treatment with carbocisteine, a mucolytic drug with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, can significantly reduce the yearly exacerbation rate in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the results of a Chinese study indicate. Reuters Health Information
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What Experience Shaped You?
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Every pharmacist can remember an experience that influenced his or her professional and personal development. Now you have a chance to share your story with others.
Medscape Pharmacists
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Bosentan Aids Treprostinil in Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
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In certain patients with moderate-to-severe pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH), the addition of oral bosentan to subcutaneous treprostinil-based therapy can produce further clinical improvement, investigators report in the July issue of Chest. Reuters Health Information
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Surfactant Protein D Reduced by Fluticasone in COPD
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Although fluticasone with or without salmeterol does not alter systemic markers of inflammation in patients with COPD, the drugs do result in a significant reduction in the serum levels of the lung-specific surfactant protein D, Canadian researchers report. Reuters Health Information
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