CP, April 2018, Vol 10, No 4

Cardiovascular drugs unlikely to worsen erectile dysfunction

A study of more than 2,000 men has shown that antihypertensive and statin use has a neutral effect on erectile dysfunction.…

Some ibuprofen users exceed daily NSAID dose limit

Research has shown that exceeding the daily dose limit for NSAIDs, which is linked to side effects such as increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, is not uncommon.…

Cannabis-derived treatment shows efficacy in rare form of epilepsy

A study of 171 patients with a rare form of epilepsy showed a median 44% decrease in the number of drop seizures, after patients took daily doses of oral cannabidiol.…

Topical gel could improve treatment of erectile dysfunction

Researchers find glyceride trinitrate gel to be an effective treatment for mild erectile dysfunction…

Risk of oral cleft from topiramate exposure increases with dosage

Study highlights that the risk of oral clefts in infants born to mothers who took topiramate for epilepsy was higher than that for women who took topiramate for other indications.…

Combining statins and antihypertensives boosts stroke prevention

Researchers investigated the efficacy of combined treatment in patients with a risk of cardiovascular diseases…

Weighing the risks and benefits of contemporary hormonal contraception

The contraceptive pill, a convenient and effective method for women to control their fertility, has been trumpeted as a major development of the modern world. Nearly 800 million married or in-union women of reproductive age are expected to be using contraception by 2030 worldwide[1] . In Gr…