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A list of dangerous drugs — and safer alternatives — for seniors

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Consumer Reports has published a valuable article identifying common prescription drugs that can be dangerous for older patients. Healthcare consumers over age 65 are more than twice as likely to suffer from adverse drug reactions; the publication lists the following drugs as posing a high enough risk that they should be [...]

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Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007: A closer look

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The Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007, a bill jointly introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Rep. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), is currently being considered by Congress.

We strongly favor this proposed legislation and, though we are a bit cynical about its prospects, we thought we would [...]

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