Xanax's effectiveness for treating anxiety may be exaggerated

A new report suggests that journals may have inflated the effectiveness of Xanax for panic disorder by more than 40% due to publication bias.

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• Xanax's effectiveness for treating anxiety may be exaggerated A new report suggests that journals may have inflated the effectiveness of Xanax for panic disorder by more than 40% due to publication bias. Read ON   • Exercise nearly as good as Viagra in treating erectile dysfunction, study finds Aerobic exercise is nearly as effective at addressing erectile dysfunction (ED) as medications such as Viagra, and is safe and less expensive, according to a new meta-analysis. Read ON   • Could untreated AFib raise the risk of memory decline? Untreated atrial fibrillation (AFib) is associated with a 45% increase in the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, according to a new research letter. Read ON

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