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Breast Cancer and the Use of Statins; Warnings Issued for IBS Drugs; FDA Actions
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Olesen and associates report on a phase II study of BIBN 4096 to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a first in class non-peptide, parenteral CGRP-receptor antagonist.
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In order to identify risk factors for CNS ischemic complications at presentation and during follow-up, Nesher and associates reviewed the charts of 175 patients with giant cell arteritis diagnosed between 1980 and 2000 at 4 Jerusalem hospitals.
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Cardiac surgery may be complicated by ischemic stroke as well as more non-specific cognitive disturbances. Could prophylactic neuroprotective strategies be employed?
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New-onset leg weakness or numbness is a common cause for neurologic consultation following gynecologic surgery.
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A large cohort study from Denmark suggests no link between childhood vaccines and type 1 diabetes.
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Housing Works Inc. of New York City fulfills a major part of its mission through three health care facilities that provide a wide variety of health care services. In addition to its primary care and mental health care for HIV/AIDS patients, the organization has developed some subspecialties and soon will expand these, says Errol A. Chin-Loy, senior vice president for health services.
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HIV/AIDS clients who seek help from Housing Works Inc. of New York City will find themselves enrolled in a holistic program that addresses personal and social needs, as well as their medical care.
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There is little good news about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexual risk-taking behavior in the United States, and this continues to worry public health officials and HIV researchers. Syphilis infection rates continue to increase in the United States for the third straight year, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). Other data show STD rates are high especially among MSM who use illegal drugs, such as crystal methamphetamine, and are even higher among MSM who combine crystal meth with sildenafil citrate (Viagra).
