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  2. Metoprolol - Wikipedia

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    The metabolism of metoprolol can vary widely among patients, often as a result of hepatic impairment [9] or CYP2D6 polymorphism. [10] Metoprolol was first made in 1969, patented in 1970, and approved for medical use in 1978. [11] [12] [13] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [14] It is available as a generic ...

  3. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    There was low quality evidence suggesting taking antibiotics prior to the dental extraction, as well as the use of post operative techniques for wound closure lowered the risk of patients developing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw compared with the usual standard care received for regular dental extractions.

  4. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    A wide range of symptoms can indicate if a person has polymyalgia rheumatica. The classic symptoms include: [2] [11] Pain and stiffness (moderate to severe) in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, thighs, and hips, which inhibits activity, especially in the morning, but which usually persists to some degree throughout the day.

  5. Arthralgia - Wikipedia

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    Arthralgia (from Greek arthro- ' joint ' and -algos ' pain ') literally means 'joint pain'. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Specifically, arthralgia is a symptom of injury , infection , illness (in particular arthritis ), or an allergic reaction to medication .

  6. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Several other medical conditions can resemble RA, and need to be distinguished from it at the time of diagnosis: [93] Crystal induced arthritis (gout, and pseudogout) – usually involves particular joints (knee, MTP1, heels) and can be distinguished with an aspiration of joint fluid if in doubt. Redness, asymmetric distribution of affected ...

  7. Exercise may help stop cancer progression, lower death risk - AOL

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    The results highlight the potential benefits of exercise for decreasing cancer progression risk and encourage its regular incorporation into people’s lives. Globally, cancer is the top cause of ...

  8. Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy - Wikipedia

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    The exact cause is unclear. A combination of consistent findings on physical examination, the presence of anti HMG-CoA reductase antibodies in a person with myopathy, evidence of muscle breakdown, and muscle biopsy diagnose SAAM. [3] Treatment involves stopping the associated statin medication and taking medication to suppress the immune system.

  9. Adrenergic storm - Wikipedia

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    There are several known causes of adrenergic storms; in the United States, cocaine overdose is the leading cause. [16] Any stimulant drug has the capacity to cause this syndrome if taken in sufficient doses, but even non-psychotropic drugs can very rarely provoke a reaction. [17]