Back to basics: diuretics as first-line agents in the treatment of hypertension
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A study is conducted to compare the safety and efficacy of low-dose diuretics with those of five active first-line therapies for major cardiovascular disease endpoints and all cause mortality. The conclusion states that low-dose siuretics are the most effective first-line treatment for reducing the risk of CVD morbidity and mortality.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Assessment of geriatric information on the drug label for commonly prescribed drugs in older people
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A study examining the extent to which drugs commonly used in older people contain information about prescribing them to elderly depending on product labeling is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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The cost effect of newer medication adoption in an older Medicaid cohort
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The increase in Medicaid costs on inclusion of new medications thereunder is analyzed. The study is based on drugs prescription of elderly persons.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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