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Does America have a gabapentinoid problem?

Publish date: September 27, 2018

 

Signs point to growing abuse of gabapentinoids in the United States. Short sleep is linked to elevated blood pressure. Another large trial shows CT screening reduces lung cancer deaths. And atrial fibrillation guidelines may miss the mark with oral anticoagulation.
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