Efficacy of NSAIDs for the prevention of acute mountain sickness: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can occur in anyone going to a high altitude. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been studied for the prevention of AMS with mixed results. In this systematic review, we analyze all existing data on the use of NSAIDs to prevent AMS using the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2014-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/24927/pdf_1 |