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Six patients are the focus of this report defining the neuropathic side effects of thalidomide treatment in multiple myeloma. All patients developed a pure or predominant sensory polyneuropathy while on thalidomide. Thalidomide can induce an axonal sensory neuropathy or, infrequently, a ganglionopathy.
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Thrombolysis with intravenous rt-PA (IVrt-PA) is an effective treatment for strokes due to acute cerebral ischemia. This analysis of pooled data confirms that the sooner rt-PA is given to stroke patients, the greater the benefit, especially if started within 90 minutes. The results suggest a potential benefit beyond 3 hours but with a potential for an increased risk of death.
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The dose of aspirin after discharge for acute coronary syndromes may affect the 6-month clinical course.
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Long-term treatment with aspirin is associated with a progressive diminution in platelet sensitivity to the drug.
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This second and final part of a series covers the topics of differential diagnosis that must be considered when a patient presents with symptoms consistent with PE, treatment, and considerations for prevention of this disease state.
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Its a technique that offers better pain control, reduced length of stay, and fewer unplanned admissions, according to anesthesiologists and research data. So whats the controversy with nerve blocks?
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The FBI has raided three southern California surgery clinics as part of an investigation into a health care fraud scheme in which patients were recruited from 48 states to have unnecessary surgeries.
