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How pharmacists can counsel patients on a bad reaction to a new medication

The Checkup by Singlecare

Some of these medications carry a risk of rare but serious drug reactions that could land a person in the emergency room. Due to a lack of recognition and a paucity of communication between patients and healthcare providers, millions of reactions may go unreported every year. Nonimmunologic reactions. Antibiotics.

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What are the side effects of black seed oil?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Allergic reactions Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) Elevated liver enzymes Kidney function decline Bleeding Overdose toxicity How soon do black seed oil side effects start? The onset time of adverse reactions to black cumin seed oil has not been elucidated to date.

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Unlocking the potential in rare disease research with decentralised trials

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When asked about features of decentralised trial designs that people found most attractive, the top reasons given were the convenience of having more of the study take place at home and less time traveling, as well as the use of technology, both to communicate with research staff and to have their health monitored.

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Herd immunity is nice – but what about me?

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But, here again, we’re seeing a situation in which the need for consistent communication around public health goals is overshadowing the very real need to know our own, personal exposure risk levels. For that reason, the FDA is right to caution the public against an over-reliance on simple, negative/positive antibody tests.

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Can gabapentin cause ataxia in dogs?

The Checkup by Singlecare

This disruption in the communication between the brain and the body can result in ataxia.” If you notice an adverse reaction in your dog, contact the vet for medical advice. Sometimes, ataxia is only temporary, though. There may be an adjustment period when starting gabapentin.

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How to Run DMC? It’s Tricky – FDA’s New Draft Guidance Provides Updated Recommendations on How to Best Use Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials

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As another example, both documents note the possibility that if FDA has safety information relevant to an ongoing study, it may request that the sponsor confirm that the DMC is aware of that safety data and is taking it into consideration, or “request that the sponsor arrange for FDA to communicate with, or even meet with, the DMC.”

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What to avoid when taking gabapentin

The Checkup by Singlecare

How gabapentin works Gabapentin works by acting on neurotransmitters—chemicals produced by the nerve cells in your brain—and changing how those nerve cells communicate with each other. Read on to learn more about potential drug interactions and what to avoid when taking gabapentin. It reduces the excitability of nerve cells in the brain.