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Among the cases of calcium channel blocker (CCB) overdose, dihydropyridines are the most common, with amlodipine accounting for nearly half. On the other hand, more severe toxicities occur with the use of verapamil and diltiazem.

Exposure to increased levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ground-level ozone (O3) has been linked to an increased risk of new-onset epilepsy in a recent study.

Children exposed to HIV but uninfected appear to have an initial growth deficit at birth that persists for at least the first 24 months of life, according to a meta-analysis.

Men who do brisk walking are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), suggests a study that shows an inverse relationship between walking pace and ED risk.

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) have issued new guidelines for managing acute coronary syndromes (ACS), outlining strategies for lipid management, minimizing bleeding risk, and considerations related to procedural care.

Prenatal exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has the potential to harm the offspring’s kidney health, highlighting the need for caution when prescribing NSAIDs during pregnancy, according to a large study from Taiwan.

An international research team led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has developed the world’s first liquid-bodied robot for biofilm eradication on complex surface topographies.