Gerald A. Faich

TL;DR: In this study, celecoxib, at dosages greater than those indicated clinically, was associated with a lower incidence of symptomatic ulcers and ulcer complications combined, as well as other clinically important toxic effects, compared with NSAIDs at standard dosages.

TL;DR: The hypothesis of a class adverse effect of cyclooxygenase 2 specific inhibitors on the CV system is not supported and the incidences of adverse CV events such as hypertension, edema, and congestive heart failure were similar to, or significantly lower than, NSAID comparators regardless of the use of ASA.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed the incidence of cardiovascular events for celecoxib, placebo, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the entire controlled, arthritis clinical trial database.

TL;DR: Examination of benzodiazepine use during pregnancy in 104,000 women whose deliveries were registered by the US public health insurance system, Medicaid, during 1980-83 concluded that the high rate of teratogenicity after heavy maternal benzodiazine use occurs with multiple alcohol and substance exposure and thus may not be due to benzdiazepine exposure.

TL;DR: Current throat culture practices probably have little influence on treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis and control of rheumatic fever in the state.