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Over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements and their effect on lab test results: Patients' reluctan

Accepted submission by MrPlow at 2018-08-11 03:07:23
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A new study reports on the results of a survey of patients in 18 European countries which shows that those taking OTC products and dietary supplements are not aware of the potential effects on laboratory test results they may have. In addition, patients do not believe that they need to disclose this use to medical and/or laboratory staff.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180810091520.htm [sciencedaily.com]


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