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  2. Gabapentin - Wikipedia

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    Gabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin among others, is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat neuropathic pain and also for partial seizures [10] [7] of epilepsy. It is a commonly used medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain caused by diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and central pain. [11]

  3. What is gabapentin? Here's why it's so controversial. - AOL

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    Gabapentin is a prescription medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1993 as a treatment for epilepsy. It works by binding to a type of calcium channel in nerve ...

  4. Gabapentinoid - Wikipedia

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    The oral bioavailability of gabapentin enacarbil (as gabapentin) is greater than or equal to 68%, across all doses assessed (up to 2,800 mg), with a mean of approximately 75%. [ 25 ] [ 1 ] In contrast to the other gabapentinoids, the pharmacokinetics of phenibut have been little-studied, and its oral bioavailability is unknown. [ 28 ]

  5. Nearly half of cancer cases in adults are caused by ... - AOL

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    New research from the American Cancer Society on Thursday estimates nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented by making lifestyle changes.

  6. Cancer pain - Wikipedia

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    The vascular (blood) system can be affected by solid tumors. Between 15 and 25 percent of deep vein thrombosis is caused by cancer (often by a tumor compressing a vein), and it may be the first hint that cancer is present. It causes swelling and pain in the legs, especially the calf, and (rarely) in the arms. [19]

  7. Can Gabapentin Really Cause ED? - AOL

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    Gabapentin could cause ED, desire changes and dysfunction. There’s evidence that gabapentin may affect a man’s ability to reach climax (either by causing PE or delayed climax), especially if ...

  8. Causes of cancer - Wikipedia

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    Generally, it is believed that the cancer arises, or a pre-existing cancer is encouraged, during the process of repairing the trauma, rather than the cancer being caused directly by the trauma. [83] However, repeated injuries to the same tissues might promote excessive cell proliferation , which could then increase the odds of a cancerous mutation.

  9. Preventable causes of death - Wikipedia

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    Cause of death Number Percent of total Notes Adverse events in hospitals in low- and middle-income countries: 2.6 million deaths [13] "one of the 10 leading causes of death and disability in the world" Smoking tobacco: 435,000 [11] 18.1%: Obesity: 111,900 [14] 4.6%: There was considerable debate about the differences in the numbers of obesity ...