NSAIDs Prescription Prevalence after a Cardiovascular Event Related Hospitalization in Medicaid Beneficiaries from Puerto Rico.

Objective: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed for pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are associated with serious adverse effects and cardiovascular (CV) risks that include myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure. In the period of time immediately after a CV event, modification to the drug therapy regimen and lifestyle habits should be instituted to decrease morbidity and mortality.

Reflection impulsivity in adolescent cannabis users: a comparison with alcohol-using and non-substance-using adolescents.

Rationale: Reflection impulsivity-a failure to gather and evaluate information before making a decision-is a critical component of risk-taking and substance use behaviours, which are highly prevalent during adolescence.

Objectives And Methods: The Information Sampling Test was used to assess reflection impulsivity in 175 adolescents (mean age 18.3, range 16.

Verbal learning and memory in adolescent cannabis users, alcohol users and non-users.

Rationale: Long-term heavy cannabis use can result in memory impairment. Adolescent users may be especially vulnerable to the adverse neurocognitive effects of cannabis.

Objectives And Methods: In a cross-sectional and prospective neuropsychological study of 181 adolescents aged 16-20 (mean 18.