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Full November 29, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Sweatin’ with the Oldies
Night sweats, day sweats, and hot flashes occur frequently in the elderly and are more closely associated with common ailments than serious illnesses. -
A New Class of Drugs that Lowers HbA1C and Promotes Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
Exenatide (Extendin-4) significantly lowered HbA1C and caused weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients. -
Resolution of Hepatitis C Infection
Studies on HCV infection resolution show that PBMC HCV-RNA may remain, despite clearance of the virus from plasma. -
Pharmacology Update: Histrelin Implant (Vantas)
FDA has approved a long-acting implant for the palliative treatment of prostate cancer. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Full November 2004 issue in PDF
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Condom use inconsistent for high-risk heterosexuals
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have concluded that safe sex messages continue to be ignored by many high-risk individuals. -
HIV affects STD rates, Kenya research shows
Research often has looked at the way sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) increase the risk of people acquiring HIV, but few have examined the reverse: whether HIV infection increases the risk of acquiring STD. -
HIV prevalence declined among high-risk group
Investigators analyzing data obtained from at-risk populations in the Western United States found a decline in HIV infection between 1989 and 1999, a new study shows.