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N. Z. Med. J.
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Review Meta Analysis
Are antibiotics indicated as an initial treatment for patients with acute upper respiratory tract infections? A review.
To determine the effect of antibiotic treatment versus placebo in patients with acute upper respiratory tract infections. ⋯ Initial use of antibiotics do not benefit patients with acute upper respiratory tract infections and are associated with an increase in adverse effects.
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Review Meta Analysis
Increased risk of cardiovascular events with parecoxib/valdecoxib: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To determine the risk of serious cardiovascular events associated with the use of the COX-2 inhibitor valdecoxib and its prodrug parecoxib following major surgery. ⋯ There is an increased cardiovascular risk associated with parecoxib/valdecoxib therapy in the post-surgical situation. These findings are consistent with a class effect for COX-2 inhibitors increasing the risk of cardiovascular events.