Pills and aging bodies exploring medicine use
The senior population takes multiple daily medications broadening the role of prescription and OTC drugs. The body processes pills from stomach to liver before entering circulation, with aging liver function delaying clearance and increasing lingering. The FDA stands as guardian against dangerous foods and drugs.
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FDA Drug Interactions and Safety Concerns in Aging Populations
Clark Gillespie, retired OB/GYN in Aiken, discusses FDA drug evaluation workload and the risk of interactions as medications multiply. He notes serious side effects exist in statins and aspirin despite benefits, and that long term studies are often delayed by urgent medical needs. He previews topics like Back Boxes and pill-splitting for next week.
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Masked man scours Laurens Street parking lot
Aiken Public Safety received a report Sunday of a masked man peering into cars with a flashlight in the 800 block of Laurens Street around 11 p.m. The suspect, described as about 5 feet 4 inches and 140 pounds, wore an orange ski mask and dark coat and approached a vehicle window. Increased patrols were noted in the area.
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