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Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, U.S. FDA experts say
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient.
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When patients see medication as an ‘admission of failure’
An essay in the New York Times from pediatrician Dr. Aaron E. Carroll has kicked off discussion as to why patients are reluctant to engage with proven pharmacological treatments—especially where certain stigmatized conditions like depression or obesity are concerned.
