Pharmacology
A Taxpayer-Funded Clinical Trials Registry and Results Database
Authors: Erick H Turner DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0010060 Abstract Summary A former FDA clinical reviewer of psychotropic drugs argues that the necessary...
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Statin Induced Myopathy and Myalgia: Time Trend Analysis and Comparison of Risk Associated with Statin Class from 1991–2006
Authors: Mariam Molokhia, Paul McKeigue, Vasa Curcin, Azeem Majeed DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002522 Abstract Summary Statins significantly increase myopathy risk, with rates...
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Herbal Medicines for Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Tae-Hun Kim, Ki-Ho Cho, Woo-Sang Jung, Myeong Soo Lee DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0035695 Abstract Summary A systematic review of 64 studies...
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Patient Organizations’ Funding from Pharmaceutical Companies: Is Disclosure Clear, Complete and Accessible to the Public? An Italian Survey
Authors: Cinzia Colombo, Paola Mosconi, Walter Villani, Silvio Garattini DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0034974 Abstract Summary Italian patient advocacy groups show poor transparency...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Growing but Neglected Global Epidemic
Authors: Peter J Barnes DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040112 Abstract Summary COPD represents a growing global health crisis that remains severely underrecognized. Despite...
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Glass Shape Influences Consumption Rate for Alcoholic Beverages
Authors: Angela S. Attwood, Nicholas E. Scott-Samuel, George Stothart, Marcus R. Munafò DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0043007 Abstract Summary Glass shape affects drinking...
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A Fragile Balance: Perturbation of GABA Mediated Circuit in Prefrontal Cortex Generates High Intraindividual Performance Variability
Authors: Pierre Pouget, Nicolas Wattiez, Sophie Rivaud-Péchoux, Bertrand Gaymard DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0005208 Abstract Summary Researchers found that disrupting the balance of...
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Ginseng for Health Care: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Korean Literature
Authors: Jiae Choi, Tae-Hun Kim, Tae-Young Choi, Myeong Soo Lee DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0059978 Abstract Summary Korean medical databases reveal 30 trials...
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Chronic Losartan Administration Reduces Mortality and Preserves Cardiac but Not Skeletal Muscle Function in Dystrophic Mice
Authors: Lawrence T. Bish, Mark Yarchoan, Meg M. Sleeper, Jeffrey A. Gazzara, Kevin J. Morine, Pedro Acosta, Elisabeth R. Barton,...
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TRPV 1 in Brain Is Involved in Acetaminophen-Induced Antinociception
Authors: Christophe Mallet, David A. Barrière, Anna Ermund, Bo A. G. Jönsson, Alain Eschalier, Peter M. Zygmunt, Edward D. Högestätt...
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