The panel has made every attempt to base its recommendations on published evidence, with particular attention to RCTs. Data from RCTs provide the strongest evidence regarding the impact of an intervention. The RCT literature...
Read MoreWhat are the laws regulating tobacco? The laws vary from county to state to nation and are not easily codified. The major areas of legislation primarily focused on attempts to regulate the distribution of tobacco. These laws...
Read MoreTPA 0.9 mg/kg up to a maximum of 90mg total. 10% given as IV bolus over 1 minute. Remaining 90% infused over 1 hour. Note: Only TPA has been approved for the treatment of stroke. Other drugs that may be given to patients...
Read MoreDiagnosis How do doctors diagnose high BP? Measuring your BP is by far the most important routine test before a diagnosis can be made. It is very important that you have repeated measurements of your BP over time, so as to...
Read MoreShould I be doing anything about what I eat? There are two main things about your eating that can be improved: reducing your weight and lowering your fat intake (cholesterol). Both are important and are usually related, although...
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