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  2. Metoprolol - Wikipedia

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    A Cochrane Review concluded that although metoprolol reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence, it is unclear whether the long-term benefits outweigh the risks. [33] This medicine may cause changes in blood sugar levels or cover up signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid pulse rate. [32]

  3. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    [41] [42] [43] Several studies have proposed that bisphosphonates cause excessive reduction of bone turnover, resulting in a higher risk of bone necrosis when repair is needed. [ 44 ] [ 45 ] [ 46 ] It is also thought that bisphosphonates bind to osteoclasts and interfere with the remodeling mechanism in bone.

  4. 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 .

  5. List of causes of death by rate - Wikipedia

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    For example, various Global Burden of Disease Studies investigate such factors and quantify recent developments – one such systematic analysis analyzed the (non)progress on cancer and its causes during the 2010–19-decade, indicating that 2019, ~44% of all cancer deaths – or ~4.5 M deaths or ~105 million lost disability-adjusted life years ...

  6. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

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    The mechanism by which RA causes this increased risk remains unknown; the presence of chronic inflammation has been proposed as a contributing factor. [207] It is possible that the use of new biologic drug therapies extend the lifespan of people with RA and reduce the risk and progression of atherosclerosis. [ 208 ]

  7. 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.

  8. Statins may lower risk for heart disease and death, even in ...

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    The reduction in all-cause deaths is likely due to statin use and prevention of cardiovascular events, which comprise a high percentage of all deaths. Impact of statins on cholesterol, heart ...

  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.