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"Knowing what medications you are taking, when they were started, and for what indication is important in order to identify possible prescribing cascades that may be problematic."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
But he argues: “While this remains problematic, the U.S. consumer is not at the breaking point from these higher oil prices.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
While they acknowledge some of his behaviour was still problematic, it was decided his risk of reoffending had been reduced enough for him to be released - with 10 licence conditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But Bartiromo has been a problematic figure for the network in recent years, despite being a favorite of Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus Rupert Murdoch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
They knew this idea was problematic and anomalous, but they also knew that without it there could be no perspective representation.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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